Fallbarn Crescent is in Rawtenstall, Rossendale and in Rossendale district. BB4 6BQ 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 6BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB4 6BG, BB4 6BH, BB4 6BJ, BB4 6DQ, BB4 6BN, BB4 6BL, BB4 6BE, BB4 6HB, BB4 6HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB4 6BQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 49.8% | 49.3% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50.7% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 6BQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% 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 | 46.5% | 50.2% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.8% | 31.3% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 16.9% | 8% | -8.9% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 47.7% | 46.8% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 32.9% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 15.4% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 6% | 3.9% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 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.
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 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.9% | 23.9% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 16.9% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 18.9% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 18.9% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.1% | 18.9% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| White | 95.1% | 94.3% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 98.2% 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 | 97.2% | 98.2% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 98.2% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 28.2% | 13.5% | 14.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.5% | 37.2% | 18.3% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fallbarn Crescent was 72.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.5% higher than the Goodshaw & Cribden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fallbarn Crescent has the 24th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Goodshaw & Cribden and the 112th lowest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 Fallbarn Crescent, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2025-03-14 | £165,102 |
| 128 Fallbarn Crescent, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-09-05 | £159,759 |
| 168 Fallbarn Crescent, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-06-23 | £143,972 |
| 113 Fallbarn Crescent, Rossendale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2021-08-20 | £145,120 |
| 128 Fallbarn Crescent, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2019-02-22 | £143,064 |
The percentage of student residents living in BB4 6BQ 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 | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Nursery School Cedar Avenue , Haslingden BB4 5NH | 3out of 4 | 2,112 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staghills Nursery School Top Barn Lane , Newchurch BB4 7UE | 4out of 4 | 2,385 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 | 297 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall Unity Way , Rawtenstall BB4 8SU | 3out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall Haslingden Old Road , Rawtenstall BB4 8RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School Calder Road , BB4 8HW | 3out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden Lime Road , Haslingden BB4 5NP | 4out of 4 | 2,004 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 | 1,186 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alder Grange School Calder Road , Rawtenstall BB4 8HW | 3out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslingden High School and Sixth Form Broadway , Haslingden BB4 4EY | 3out of 4 | 2,245 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Glen Road , Waterfoot BB4 7BJ | 4out of 4 | 3,119 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley Leadership Academy Fearns Moss , OL13 0TG | 1out of 4 | 3,678 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 | 936 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 | 954 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley College Clod Lane , BB4 6LR | - not rated | 1,614 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor View School Clod Lane , Haslingden BB4 6LR | 4out of 4 | 1,644 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossendale School Bamford Road , Ramsbottom BL0 0RT | - not rated | 5,248 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside Out | Unit B, New Hall Hey Road | 417 yd | |
| The Fire Pit | Station House, New Hall Hey Road | 434 yd | |
| Buffer Stops | East Lancashire Railway, Bury Road | 434 yd | |
| Bobhead Ltd | Unit 30, New Hall Hey Business Park | 473 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 4, Swanney Lodge Road | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiki Tiger | 28 Bury Road, Rawtenstall | 556 yd | |
| Blind Tiger | 1 Brook Street, Bury Road | 631 yd | |
| Casked Ale House & Ginporium | 14 - 16 Bury Road, Rawtenstall | 638 yd | |
| The Cobblers | The Cobblers, New Hall Hey Road | 669 yd | |
| Whitchaff Inn | The Whitchaff Inn, 371 Bury Road | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehmans | 114 Bury Road, Rawtenstall | 210 yd | |
| Rio's Pizza | 110 Bury Road, Rawtenstall | 210 yd | |
| Zaidy's | 40 Hall Carr Road, Rawtenstall | 415 yd | |
| Burgerville | 40 Hall Carr Road, Rawtenstall | 415 yd | |
| The Cafe Coach | East Lancashire Railway, Bury Road | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Unit 7, Swanney Lodge Road | 535 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 8, Swanney Lodge Road | 569 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer PLC | Unit 1A, Swanney Lodge Road | 680 yd | |
| Lidl Supermarket | Bacup Road, Rawtenstall | 693 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Balladen Community Primary School LINDEN LEA | grass pitches | 295 yd |
| New Hall Hey Cricket Ground New Hall Hey Road | grass pitches | 363 yd |
| Fit Therapy (Closed) New Hall Hey Road | health and fitness suite | 428 yd |
| Barlowfold Recreation Ground BARLOW FOLD | grass pitches | 530 yd |
| Accrington And Rossendale College (Haslingden Road Campus) (Closed) Haslingden Road | 537 yd | |
| Riverside Health Club HURSTWOOD COURT HURSTWOOD COURT NEW HALL HEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 703 yd |
| Kay Street Baptist Church KAY STREET | 915 yd | |
| Whitaker Park BARNES AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 991 yd |
| Rawtenstall Cricket Club WORSWICK GREEN | grass pitches | 999 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 | 64.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.