George Street, Haslingden, Rossendale, BB4 5RX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB4 5RX is primarily male, with 55.5% of the population 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	54.1%	44.5%	-9.6%	51.0%	-6.5%
Male	45.9%	55.5%	9.6%	49.0%	6.5%

Partnership Status

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 5RX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.2% 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	42.4%	52.2%	9.8%	37.9%	14.3%
Married: Opposite sex	19.4%	23.6%	4.2%	44.2%	-20.6%
Separated	6.3%	5.1%	-1.2%	2.2%	2.9%
Divorced	22.9%	12.7%	-10.2%	9.1%	3.6%
Widowed	9%	6.4%	-2.6%	6.1%	0.3%

Health

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (64.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	29.7%	30.3%	0.6%	48.4%	-18.1%
Good health	33.1%	34.3%	1.2%	33.6%	0.7%
Fair health	23.8%	20.6%	-3.2%	12.7%	7.9%
Bad health	8.7%	10.9%	2.2%	4.0%	6.9%
Very bad health	4.7%	4%	-0.7%	1.2%	2.8%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around BB4 5RX this area, 35.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 14.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	37.5%	35.3%	-2.2%	18.2%	17.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.8%	15.4%	-3.4%	9.6%	5.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.3%	10.3%	-5.0%	13.4%	-3.1%
Apprenticeship	1.4%	3.8%	2.4%	5.3%	-1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.8%	16%	4.2%	16.9%	-0.9%
Degree or Similar	12.5%	14.7%	2.2%	33.8%	-19.1%
Other	2.8%	4.5%	1.7%	2.8%	1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% 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	4.7%	3.5%	-1.2%	1.1%	2.4%
Pakistani	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.7%	-1.5%
Other Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%
Mixed Other	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	93.6%	91.3%	-2.3%	81.4%	9.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.1% 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	95.3%	93.1%	-2.2%	83.2%	9.9%
European Union	0.6%	4.6%	4.0%	6.1%	-1.5%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Middle East and Asia	2.3%	2.3%	0.0%	5.6%	-3.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93%	93.1%	0.1%	83.2%	9.9%
10+ Years	0%	5.7%	5.7%	9.8%	-4.1%
5-10 Years	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.1%	0%	-4.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	63%	76.7%	-13.7%
Ireland	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Poland	1.2%	1.3%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
No passport held	32.9%	13.5%	19.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.1%	37.2%	5.9%
Christian	44.3%	46.2%	-1.9%
Muslim	5.7%	6.5%	-0.8%
Not answered	6.9%	6.0%	0.9%

Safety

Is George Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around George Street was 257.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 253.7% higher than the Greenfield & Eden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

George Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Greenfield & Eden and the 12th highest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 119.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£37,300

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in BB4 5RX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on George Street are based on 7 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Rossendale.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for George Street, Haslingden, Rossendale, BB4 5RX

Estimated Average Property Prices for BB4 5RX

Average Price
£75,734

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£100,806

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£519

Estimated Average Property Prices for George Street

Average Price
£82,591

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£96,271

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£510

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on George Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Haslingden Irish Democratic League Club George Street, Rossendale, Lancashire Other, an established residential building	£500	2024-05-17	£510
1 George Street, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£78,000	2024-01-31	£79,970
9 George Street, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£85,000	2019-03-29	£127,815
9 George Street, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£75,000	2016-09-09	£127,299
9 George Street, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£57,000	2009-09-11	£99,407

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BB4 5RX

Employment

BB4 5RX area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	37
Retired	36
Long-Term Sick or disabled	23
Part-Time Employee	15
Self-Employed	13
Unemployed	13
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	7
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Manufacturing	13
Human health and social work activities	9
Transport and storage	6
Education	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Construction	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Other	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hillside Nursery School Cedar Avenue , Haslingden BB4 5NH	3out of 4	807 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Staghills Nursery School Top Barn Lane , Newchurch BB4 7UE	4out of 4	5,003 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH	3out of 4	5,415 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	111 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Haslingden Primary School Ryefield Avenue , Haslingden BB4 4BJ	3out of 4	654 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden Lime Road , Haslingden BB4 5NP	4out of 4	915 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Haslingden Broadway Primary School Broadway , Haslingden BB4 4EH	4out of 4	2,039 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School Rising Bridge Road , Rising Bridge BB5 2SW	3out of 4	2,086 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,823 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Haslingden High School and Sixth Form Broadway , Haslingden BB4 4EY	3out of 4	2,219 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Alder Grange School Calder Road , Rawtenstall BB4 8HW	3out of 4	3,053 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY	3out of 4	4,265 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,997 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Belmont School Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6RX	- not rated	2,002 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Tor View School Clod Lane , Haslingden BB4 6LR	4out of 4	2,206 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Valley College Clod Lane , BB4 6LR	- not rated	2,340 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Grillzone Haslingden	16 Regent Street, Haslingden	183 yd
Lucky Panda	33 Deardengate, Haslingden	214 yd
Ninja Coffee	23 Deardengate, Haslingden	214 yd
Las Tapas	125 Blackburn Road, Haslingden	244 yd
Mi Nursery	41 Bury Road, Haslingden	328 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Irish Democratic Club	George Street, Haslingden	1 yd
Haslingden Trades Club	3-7 Regent Street, Haslingden	183 yd
Black Bull Hotel	Black Bull, 2 Blackburn Road	295 yd
Griffin Inn	86 Hud Rake, Haslingden	456 yd
St Marys Football Club	South Shore Street, Haslingden	496 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Big Lamp Chippy	4 Deardengate, Haslingden	189 yd
Zorba Haslingden	38 Blackburn Road, Haslingden	295 yd
Spaghetti Della Casa	24 Blackburn Road, Haslingden	295 yd
Kismat Takeaway	22 Blackburn Road, Haslingden	295 yd
Suru	Haslingden Markets, Blackburn Road	295 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Op Late Shop	Co Op, John Street		229 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Body And Fitness (Closed) The Church The Church John Street	health and fitness suite	220 yd
Haslingden St Mary'S Fc SOUTH SHORE STREET	grass pitches	586 yd
Haslingden Pool (Closed) East Bank Avenue	swimming pool	742 yd
St Mary'S Roman Catholic Primary School - Haslingden LIME ROAD	grass pitches	812 yd
St Peters Playing Field ST. PETERS AVENUE	grass pitches	884 yd
Perform Centre Ltd (Closed) Unit 6 Unit 6 Waterside Road	health and fitness suite	884 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	95.2%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	95.2%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	95.2%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	60 Mbit/s
Average download speed	71.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.