Crabtree Buildings is in Rawtenstall, Rossendale and in Rossendale district. BB4 6ET 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 Crabtree Buildings, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4 6ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB4 6EX, BB4 6DJ, BB4 6EU, BB4 6DH, BB4 6DL, BB4 6DN, BB4 6DD, BB4 6HL, BB4 6EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB4 6ET has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 53.5% | 50% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 46.5% | 50% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 26.2% | 28.6% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 46.3% | 2.8% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 12.3% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 18.1% | 8.4% | -9.7% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 37.2% | 41.6% | 4.4% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 21.9% | 15.6% | -6.3% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 3% | -4.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 | 42.2% | 20.8% | -21.4% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 8% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 11.1% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 8% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 16.4% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 33.6% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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 | 4.8% | 1.9% | -2.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.2% | 91.5% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 97.8% | 95.2% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 95.2% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.4% | 37.2% | -12.8% |
| Christian | 63% | 46.2% | 16.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crabtree Buildings was 62.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.0% lower than the Greenfield & Eden average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Crabtree Buildings has the 25th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Greenfield & Eden and the 95th lowest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Crabtree Buildings, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2021-10-27 | £143,717 |
| 2 Crabtree Buildings, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £16,900 | 1999-11-05 | £80,157 |
BB4 6ET 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 retired residents living in BB4 6ET area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 80 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,826 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staghills Nursery School Top Barn Lane , Newchurch BB4 7UE | 4out of 4 | 2,683 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 | 493 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 | 1,085 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 | 1,140 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 | 1,692 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 | 1,711 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 | 874 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alder Grange School Calder Road , Rawtenstall BB4 8HW | 3out of 4 | 1,761 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslingden High School and Sixth Form Broadway , Haslingden BB4 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Glen Road , Waterfoot BB4 7BJ | 4out of 4 | 3,430 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley Leadership Academy Fearns Moss , OL13 0TG | 1out of 4 | 3,985 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 645 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont School Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6RX | - not rated | 686 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Valley College Clod Lane , BB4 6LR | - not rated | 1,363 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor View School Clod Lane , Haslingden BB4 6LR | 4out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossendale School Bamford Road , Ramsbottom BL0 0RT | - not rated | 5,343 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobhead Ltd | Unit 30, New Hall Hey Business Park | 194 yd | |
| Inside Out | Unit B, New Hall Hey Road | 268 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 4, Swanney Lodge Road | 310 yd | |
| Riverside Health Club | Riverside House, New Hall Hey Road | 363 yd | |
| The Fire Pit | Station House, New Hall Hey Road | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cobblers | The Cobblers, New Hall Hey Road | 363 yd | |
| Whitchaff Inn | The Whitchaff Inn, 371 Bury Road | 491 yd | |
| Shepherd's Inn | Shepherds Inn, 225 Haslingden Road | 565 yd | |
| Tiki Tiger | 28 Bury Road, Rawtenstall | 608 yd | |
| Blind Tiger | 1 Brook Street, Bury Road | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehmans | 114 Bury Road, Rawtenstall | 181 yd | |
| Rio's Pizza | 110 Bury Road, Rawtenstall | 181 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 6, Swanney Lodge Road | 315 yd | |
| The Cafe Coach | East Lancashire Railway, Bury Road | 401 yd | |
| Bread Shed | 54 - 56 Bury Road, Rawtenstall | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Unit 7, Swanney Lodge Road | 306 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 8, Swanney Lodge Road | 360 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer PLC | Unit 1A, Swanney Lodge Road | 407 yd | |
| Lidl Supermarket | Bacup Road, Rawtenstall | 783 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit Therapy (Closed) New Hall Hey Road | health and fitness suite | 163 yd |
| New Hall Hey Cricket Ground New Hall Hey Road | grass pitches | 248 yd |
| Barlowfold Recreation Ground BARLOW FOLD | grass pitches | 320 yd |
| Riverside Health Club HURSTWOOD COURT HURSTWOOD COURT NEW HALL HEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 393 yd |
| Balladen Community Primary School LINDEN LEA | grass pitches | 404 yd |
| Accrington And Rossendale College (Haslingden Road Campus) (Closed) Haslingden Road | 493 yd | |
| Whitaker Park BARNES AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 806 yd |
| All Saints Catholic High School HASLINGDEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 983 yd |
| Kay Street Baptist Church KAY STREET | 1,035 yd | |
| Ski Rossendale HASLINGDEN OLD ROAD | ski slopes | 1,091 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.