Meadows Avenue is in Haslingden, Rossendale and in Rossendale district. BB4 5NR 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 Meadows Avenue, Haslingden, Rossendale, BB4 5NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB4 5PQ, BB4 5NS, BB4 5PT, BB4 5NE, BB4 5ND, BB4 5NF, BB4 5PW, BB4 5NN, BB4 5NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB4 5NR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.8% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.2% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35% | 38.8% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 45.5% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 8.6% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 53.8% | 48.2% | -5.6% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 32% | 36.2% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 10.7% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 17.1% | 16.8% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 6.6% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 15.4% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 20.2% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.9% | 34% | 0.1% | 33.8% | 0.2% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.1% 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 | 7.5% | 4.2% | -3.3% | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86.5% | 90.1% | 3.6% | 81.4% | 8.7% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 94.8% | 91% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 91.2% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.1% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.2% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadows Avenue was 37.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.0% lower than the Greenfield & Eden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meadows Avenue has the 15th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Greenfield & Eden and the 53rd lowest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Meadows Avenue, Rossendale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-03-28 | £175,460 |
| 13 Meadows Avenue, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2024-11-08 | £149,069 |
| 23A Meadows Avenue, Rossendale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2024-02-23 | £142,679 |
| 15 Meadows Avenue, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £109,500 | 2022-11-18 | £111,926 |
| 21A Meadows Avenue, Rossendale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2022-08-12 | £179,541 |
BB4 5NR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BB4 5NR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 146 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Nursery School Cedar Avenue , Haslingden BB4 5NH | 3out of 4 | 320 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staghills Nursery School Top Barn Lane , Newchurch BB4 7UE | 4out of 4 | 4,453 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden Lime Road , Haslingden BB4 5NP | 4out of 4 | 295 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslingden Primary School Ryefield Avenue , Haslingden BB4 4BJ | 3out of 4 | 359 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslingden St James Church of England Primary School Regent Street , Rossendale BB4 5HQ | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslingden Broadway Primary School Broadway , Haslingden BB4 4EH | 4out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore Raven Avenue , Helmshore BB4 4EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,879 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,128 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslingden High School and Sixth Form Broadway , Haslingden BB4 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,655 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alder Grange School Calder Road , Rawtenstall BB4 8HW | 3out of 4 | 2,672 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 4,956 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Glen Road , Waterfoot BB4 7BJ | 4out of 4 | 5,294 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 | 1,319 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont School Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6RX | - not rated | 1,385 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Tor View School Clod Lane , Haslingden BB4 6LR | 4out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley College Clod Lane , BB4 6LR | - not rated | 1,669 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 | 324 yd | |
| Mi Nursery | 41 Bury Road, Haslingden | 422 yd | |
| Dollys | 5 Manchester Road, Haslingden | 529 yd | |
| TJs Cafe | 14 Manchester Road, Haslingden | 544 yd | |
| Restaurant Metamorphica | 1 Charles Lane, Haslingden | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Squirrel | 148 Manchester Road, Haslingden | 285 yd | |
| Greenfield Gardens Bowling Centre | Community Centre, Greenfield Gardens | 525 yd | |
| Irish Democratic Club | George Street, Haslingden | 706 yd | |
| Rose And Crown | 276 Manchester Road, Haslingden | 725 yd | |
| Black Bull Hotel | Black Bull, 2 Blackburn Road | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Fish And Chips | 176 Bury Road, Haslingden | 213 yd | |
| Newman Lung | 33 Beaconsfield Street, Haslingden | 451 yd | |
| Chicago's | 23 Manchester Road, Haslingden | 529 yd | |
| New Fortune House | 19 Manchester Road, Haslingden | 529 yd | |
| Millon Indian Takeaway | 36 Manchester Road, Haslingden | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Late Shop | Co Op, John Street | 801 yd | |
| Tesco | Syke Street, Haslingden | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S Roman Catholic Primary School - Haslingden LIME ROAD | grass pitches | 150 yd |
| Haslingden Pool (Closed) East Bank Avenue | swimming pool | 470 yd |
| St Peters Playing Field ST. PETERS AVENUE | grass pitches | 473 yd |
| Body And Fitness (Closed) The Church The Church John Street | health and fitness suite | 789 yd |
| Haslingden St Mary'S Fc SOUTH SHORE STREET | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Perform Centre Ltd (Closed) Unit 6 Unit 6 Waterside Road | health and fitness suite | 997 yd |
| All Saints Catholic High School HASLINGDEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,028 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 | 15.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 9.1% |
| 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 | 46.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.94 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.94 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.