Sandown Road is in Haslingden, Rossendale and in Rossendale district. BB4 6PL 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 Sandown Road, Haslingden, Rossendale, BB4 6PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB4 6PQ, BB4 6QN, BB4 6QL, BB4 6QJ, BB4 6TP, BB4 6PJ, BB4 6ST, BB4 6QY, BB4 6SU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB4 6PL 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 | 50.4% | 49.3% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 49.6% | 50.7% | 1.1% | 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 vicinity of BB4 6PL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24% | 24.1% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.9% | 63.8% | 3.9% | 44.2% | 19.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 4.1% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 6.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 48.7% | 48.9% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 31.6% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 16.5% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 13.4% | 10.3% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 10.3% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 13.4% | -6.5% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 18.9% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.6% | 38.8% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 94.7% | 86.2% | -8.5% | 81.4% | 4.8% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 97.7% | 96.7% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 96.2% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.7% | 37.2% | -9.5% |
| Christian | 59.7% | 46.2% | 13.5% |
| Muslim | 8.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandown Road was 25.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.4% lower than the Greenfield & Eden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandown Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Greenfield & Eden and the 23rd lowest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Sandown Road, Rossendale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £371,000 | 2025-02-21 | £359,114 |
| 4 Sandown Road, Rossendale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-11-15 | £281,611 |
| 2 Sandown Road, Rossendale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2023-11-08 | £398,598 |
| 24 Sandown Road, Rossendale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-10-06 | £266,604 |
| 10 Sandown Road, Rossendale, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-11-28 | £371,216 |
BB4 6PL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 6PL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 94 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 528 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staghills Nursery School Top Barn Lane , Newchurch BB4 7UE | 4out of 4 | 4,265 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 | 382 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslingden Primary School Ryefield Avenue , Haslingden BB4 4BJ | 3out of 4 | 546 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslingden Broadway Primary School Broadway , Haslingden BB4 4EH | 4out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslingden St James Church of England Primary School Regent Street , Rossendale BB4 5HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore Raven Avenue , Helmshore BB4 4EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,621 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 | 818 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslingden High School and Sixth Form Broadway , Haslingden BB4 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alder Grange School Calder Road , Rawtenstall BB4 8HW | 3out of 4 | 2,630 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Glen Road , Waterfoot BB4 7BJ | 4out of 4 | 5,077 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 5,326 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,038 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor View School Clod Lane , Haslingden BB4 6LR | 4out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont School Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6RX | - not rated | 1,189 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Valley College Clod Lane , BB4 6LR | - not rated | 1,299 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 | 644 yd | |
| Costa (Inside Tesco) | Syke Street, Haslingden | 751 yd | |
| Mi Nursery | 41 Bury Road, Haslingden | 760 yd | |
| Dollys | 5 Manchester Road, Haslingden | 822 yd | |
| TJs Cafe | 14 Manchester Road, Haslingden | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose And Crown | 276 Manchester Road, Haslingden | 415 yd | |
| The Green Squirrel | 148 Manchester Road, Haslingden | 486 yd | |
| Greenfield Gardens Bowling Centre | Community Centre, Greenfield Gardens | 765 yd | |
| The Woolpack | Woolpack, 488-490 Manchester Road | 831 yd | |
| Black Bull Hotel | Black Bull, 2 Blackburn Road | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Fish And Chips | 176 Bury Road, Haslingden | 435 yd | |
| YO! To Go Haslingden | Tesco, Syke Street | 751 yd | |
| Newman Lung | 33 Beaconsfield Street, Haslingden | 768 yd | |
| Chicago's | 23 Manchester Road, Haslingden | 822 yd | |
| New Fortune House | 19 Manchester Road, Haslingden | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Syke Street, Haslingden | 751 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S Roman Catholic Primary School - Haslingden LIME ROAD | grass pitches | 336 yd |
| St Peters Playing Field ST. PETERS AVENUE | grass pitches | 482 yd |
| Haslingden Pool (Closed) East Bank Avenue | swimming pool | 591 yd |
| All Saints Catholic High School HASLINGDEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 711 yd |
| Haslingden Cricket Club BENTGATE CRICKET GROUND BENTGATE CRICKET GROUND PRIVATE LANE | grass pitches | 968 yd |
| Haslingden St Mary'S Fc SOUTH SHORE STREET | grass pitches | 1,020 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 | 11.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 45.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.01 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.01 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.