Poplar Street is in Haslingden, Rossendale and in Rossendale district. BB4 5LY is located in the Haslingden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hyndburn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Poplar Street, Haslingden, Rossendale, BB4 5LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB4 5LZ, BB4 5ND, BB4 5NA, BB4 5NE, BB4 5NF, BB4 5LX, BB4 5NB, BB4 5NQ, BB4 5LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB4 5LY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 53% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 47.3% | 47% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 5LY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46% 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 | 45.1% | 46% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.8% | 41.2% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 5.8% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 49% | 43.8% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 34% | 36.3% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 15.2% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.5% | 26.6% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 13.3% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 11.9% | -7.0% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.6% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 16.5% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 22.3% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.8% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 17.8% | 22.9% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 21.8% |
| Pakistani | 5.5% | 12.7% | 7.2% | 2.7% | 10.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 73.5% | 60.6% | -12.9% | 81.4% | -20.8% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 81.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 81.5% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 15.2% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 9.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 81.5% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 12.7% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 1.7% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 22.9% | 13.5% | 9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.9% | 37.2% | -7.3% |
| Christian | 26.7% | 46.2% | -19.5% |
| Muslim | 34.7% | 6.5% | 28.2% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poplar Street was 145.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 99.3% higher than the Greenfield & Eden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Poplar Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Greenfield & Eden and the 48th highest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 101.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Poplar Street, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-09-20 | £121,528 |
| 1A Poplar Street, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-01-30 | £131,950 |
| 17 Poplar Street, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2022-01-28 | £154,726 |
| 49 Poplar Street, Rossendale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2021-12-17 | £141,452 |
| 34 Poplar Street, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2021-06-04 | £93,098 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 36 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Nursery School Cedar Avenue , Haslingden BB4 5NH | 3out of 4 | 407 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staghills Nursery School Top Barn Lane , Newchurch BB4 7UE | 4out of 4 | 4,609 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haslingden Primary School Ryefield Avenue , Haslingden BB4 4BJ | 3out of 4 | 314 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden Lime Road , Haslingden BB4 5NP | 4out of 4 | 448 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslingden St James Church of England Primary School Regent Street , Rossendale BB4 5HQ | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslingden Broadway Primary School Broadway , Haslingden BB4 4EH | 4out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Helmshore Primary School Gregory Fold , Helmshore BB4 4JW | 4out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6SJ | - not rated | 1,317 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslingden High School and Sixth Form Broadway , Haslingden BB4 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,783 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alder Grange School Calder Road , Rawtenstall BB4 8HW | 3out of 4 | 2,779 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 4,775 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Glen Road , Waterfoot BB4 7BJ | 4out of 4 | 5,458 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6RX | 4out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont School Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6RX | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Tor View School Clod Lane , Haslingden BB4 6LR | 4out of 4 | 1,707 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley College Clod Lane , BB4 6LR | - not rated | 1,840 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Link Cafe | Haslingden Community Centre, Bury Road | 164 yd | |
| Mi Nursery | 41 Bury Road, Haslingden | 239 yd | |
| Dollys | 5 Manchester Road, Haslingden | 369 yd | |
| TJs Cafe | 14 Manchester Road, Haslingden | 374 yd | |
| Siena | 52 Deardengate, Haslingden | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Squirrel | 148 Manchester Road, Haslingden | 261 yd | |
| Greenfield Gardens Bowling Centre | Community Centre, Greenfield Gardens | 404 yd | |
| Irish Democratic Club | George Street, Haslingden | 518 yd | |
| Black Bull Hotel | Black Bull, 2 Blackburn Road | 572 yd | |
| Haslingden Trades Club | 3-7 Regent Street, Haslingden | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Fish And Chips | 176 Bury Road, Haslingden | 219 yd | |
| Newman Lung | 33 Beaconsfield Street, Haslingden | 281 yd | |
| Chicago's | 23 Manchester Road, Haslingden | 369 yd | |
| New Fortune House | 19 Manchester Road, Haslingden | 369 yd | |
| Millon Indian Takeaway | 36 Manchester Road, Haslingden | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Late Shop | Co Op, John Street | 614 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S Roman Catholic Primary School - Haslingden LIME ROAD | grass pitches | 317 yd |
| Haslingden Pool (Closed) East Bank Avenue | swimming pool | 440 yd |
| St Peters Playing Field ST. PETERS AVENUE | grass pitches | 507 yd |
| Body And Fitness (Closed) The Church The Church John Street | health and fitness suite | 603 yd |
| Haslingden St Mary'S Fc SOUTH SHORE STREET | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Perform Centre Ltd (Closed) Unit 6 Unit 6 Waterside Road | health and fitness suite | 897 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 | 58.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 39.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 57.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.02 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.02 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.41 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.