Underbank Way is in Haslingden, Rossendale and in Rossendale district. BB4 5HR is located in the Haslingden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hyndburn. This postcode has been in use since 1986-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Underbank Way, Haslingden, Rossendale, BB4 5HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB4 5HR has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 48% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 51.3% | 52% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BB4 5HR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.2% | 42.3% | 9.1% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 38.6% | -9.1% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 14.9% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 1.2% | -5.9% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45% | 47.3% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 36.5% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 13.7% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.4% | 14.5% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 6.2% | -8.7% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 12.9% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 9.5% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 22% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 33.6% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.2% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95% | 93.5% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 97.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.7% | 97.8% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 97.8% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 55.2% | 46.2% | 9.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Underbank Way was 115.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.4% higher than the Greenfield & Eden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Underbank Way has the 16th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Greenfield & Eden and the 73rd highest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Option Technologies International Ltd Underbank Way, Rossendale, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-08-25 | £400,417 |
| Unit A, 3A Underbank Way, Rossendale, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2019-06-25 | £397,052 |
| Option Technologies International Ltd Underbank Way, Rossendale, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2017-11-06 | £412,618 |
BB4 5HR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Other | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Nursery School Cedar Avenue , Haslingden BB4 5NH | 3out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 5,245 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haslingden St James Church of England Primary School Regent Street , Rossendale BB4 5HQ | 3out of 4 | 709 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslingden Primary School Ryefield Avenue , Haslingden BB4 4BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden Lime Road , Haslingden BB4 5NP | 4out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Helmshore Primary School Gregory Fold , Helmshore BB4 4JW | 4out of 4 | 2,095 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslingden Broadway Primary School Broadway , Haslingden BB4 4EH | 4out of 4 | 2,232 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haslingden High School and Sixth Form Broadway , Haslingden BB4 4EY | 3out of 4 | 2,341 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6SJ | - not rated | 2,395 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alder Grange School Calder Road , Rawtenstall BB4 8HW | 3out of 4 | 3,856 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 4,101 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tor View School Clod Lane , Haslingden BB4 6LR | 4out of 4 | 2,527 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6RX | 4out of 4 | 2,609 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley College Clod Lane , BB4 6LR | - not rated | 2,660 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont School Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6RX | - not rated | 2,693 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Broadfield Specialist School Fielding Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BE | 4out of 4 | 5,199 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grillzone Haslingden | 16 Regent Street, Haslingden | 628 yd | |
| Siena | 52 Deardengate, Haslingden | 677 yd | |
| Jaznias | 58 Deardengate, Haslingden | 677 yd | |
| Lucky Panda | 33 Deardengate, Haslingden | 682 yd | |
| Ninja Coffee | 23 Deardengate, Haslingden | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys Football Club | South Shore Street, Haslingden | 442 yd | |
| Black Bull Hotel | Black Bull, 2 Blackburn Road | 582 yd | |
| Haslingden Trades Club | 3-7 Regent Street, Haslingden | 628 yd | |
| Irish Democratic Club | George Street, Haslingden | 810 yd | |
| Greenfield Gardens Bowling Centre | Community Centre, Greenfield Gardens | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zorba Haslingden | 38 Blackburn Road, Haslingden | 582 yd | |
| Spaghetti Della Casa | 24 Blackburn Road, Haslingden | 582 yd | |
| Kismat Takeaway | 22 Blackburn Road, Haslingden | 582 yd | |
| Suru | Haslingden Markets, Blackburn Road | 588 yd | |
| Smash King | 12 Blackburn Road, Haslingden | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Late Shop | Co Op, John Street | 590 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haslingden St Mary'S Fc SOUTH SHORE STREET | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Body And Fitness (Closed) The Church The Church John Street | health and fitness suite | 600 yd |
| Perform Centre Ltd (Closed) Unit 6 Unit 6 Waterside Road | health and fitness suite | 618 yd |
| Haslingden Pool (Closed) East Bank Avenue | swimming pool | 1,015 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 44.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 44.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 44.4% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.