Fallbarn Crescent is in Rawtenstall, Rossendale and in Rossendale district. BB4 6AZ is located in the Longholme electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rossendale and Darwen. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fallbarn Crescent, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4 6AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB4 6AR, BB4 6BB, BB4 6AP, BB4 6BA, BB4 6AW, BB4 6AS, BB4 6BP, BB4 6BD, BB4 7NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB4 6AZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 47.9% | 48.1% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 52.1% | 51.9% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 6AZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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 | 46.6% | 44.2% | -2.4% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.9% | 32.1% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 13% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 7.9% | 1.4% | 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 | 46.7% | 42.7% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 34.1% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 16.6% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 5.2% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 26.4% | 20.6% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 9.9% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 15.5% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 16.1% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 32.7% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.4% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 16.6% | 10% | -6.6% | 1.1% | 8.9% |
| Pakistani | 5.8% | 4.5% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 76.1% | 81.9% | 5.8% | 81.4% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 86.5% | 87.7% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 8% | -2.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.9% | 87.1% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 8.6% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 1.4% | -9.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 34.2% | 46.2% | -12.0% |
| Muslim | 14.8% | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fallbarn Crescent was 137.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 179.3% higher than the Goodshaw & Cribden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fallbarn Crescent has the 13th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Goodshaw & Cribden and the 59th highest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Fallbarn Crescent, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2023-11-20 | £153,072 |
| 46 Fallbarn Crescent, Rossendale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-07-03 | £121,115 |
| 32 Fallbarn Crescent, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-08-31 | £175,356 |
| 40 Fallbarn Crescent, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-03-04 | £119,345 |
| 56 Fallbarn Crescent, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-11-17 | £163,346 |
BB4 6AZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 131 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staghills Nursery School Top Barn Lane , Newchurch BB4 7UE | 4out of 4 | 2,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Nursery School Cedar Avenue , Haslingden BB4 5NH | 3out of 4 | 2,269 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School Linden Lea , Rawtenstall BB4 6DX | 4out of 4 | 741 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall Haslingden Old Road , Rawtenstall BB4 8RZ | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall Unity Way , Rawtenstall BB4 8SU | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School Calder Road , BB4 8HW | 3out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School Dark Lane , Newchurch BB4 7UA | 3out of 4 | 2,039 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Grange School Calder Road , Rawtenstall BB4 8HW | 3out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6SJ | - not rated | 1,517 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslingden High School and Sixth Form Broadway , Haslingden BB4 4EY | 3out of 4 | 2,711 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Glen Road , Waterfoot BB4 7BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,821 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley Leadership Academy Fearns Moss , OL13 0TG | 1out of 4 | 3,341 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont School Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6RX | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6RX | 4out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley College Clod Lane , BB4 6LR | - not rated | 2,098 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor View School Clod Lane , Haslingden BB4 6LR | 4out of 4 | 2,113 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom | 13 Bacup Road, Rawtenstall | 342 yd | |
| Nila | 21 Bacup Road, Rawtenstall | 342 yd | |
| Jacksons Bar | 32 Bacup Road, Rawtenstall | 351 yd | |
| Tiger Lounge | 12 Bury Road, Rawtenstall | 360 yd | |
| Queens Bistro | 1 Bank Street, Rawtenstall | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bees Knees | The Crown, 20 Bacup Road | 346 yd | |
| Blind Tiger | 1 Brook Street, Bury Road | 360 yd | |
| Tiki Tiger | 28 Bury Road, Rawtenstall | 361 yd | |
| Casked Ale House & Ginporium | 14 - 16 Bury Road, Rawtenstall | 364 yd | |
| The Guzzling Pig | 30 Kay Street, Rawtenstall | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaidy's | 40 Hall Carr Road, Rawtenstall | 105 yd | |
| Burgerville | 40 Hall Carr Road, Rawtenstall | 105 yd | |
| Mimi's | 7 Bacup Road, Rawtenstall | 342 yd | |
| Freddy's Chicken | 8 Bury Road, Rawtenstall | 360 yd | |
| Bread Shed | 54 - 56 Bury Road, Rawtenstall | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Supermarket | Bacup Road, Rawtenstall | 342 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Holly Mount Way, Rawtenstall | 732 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 8, Swanney Lodge Road | 757 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 7, Swanney Lodge Road | 765 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer PLC | Unit 1A, Swanney Lodge Road | 931 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kay Street Baptist Church KAY STREET | 458 yd | |
| Rawtenstall Cricket Club WORSWICK GREEN | grass pitches | 491 yd |
| Accrington And Rossendale College (Haslingden Road Campus) (Closed) Haslingden Road | 515 yd | |
| New Hall Hey Cricket Ground New Hall Hey Road | grass pitches | 583 yd |
| Fit Therapy (Closed) New Hall Hey Road | health and fitness suite | 751 yd |
| Balladen Community Primary School LINDEN LEA | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| St Marys School HASLINGDEN OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Whitaker Park BARNES AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,012 yd |
| Barlowfold Recreation Ground BARLOW FOLD | grass pitches | 1,025 yd |
| Marl Pits Leisure Centre NEWCHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,026 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.