Brynbella Drive is in Rawtenstall, Rossendale and in Rossendale district. BB4 6SN is located in the Longholme electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rossendale and Darwen. This postcode has been in use since 2014-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brynbella Drive, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4 6SN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB4 6SS, BB4 6SB, BB4 6SR, BB4 6SP, BB4 6SH, BB4 6SQ, BB4 6SL, BB4 8TW, BB4 6SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB4 6SN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 47.7% | 49.6% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 52.3% | 50.4% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 6SN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% 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 | 21.1% | 33.2% | 12.1% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.9% | 51.2% | -14.7% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 8.6% | 4.8% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 2.9% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.7% | 57% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 8.6% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 32.6% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 9.2% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 1.2% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around BB4 6SN this area, 8.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.9% | 8.4% | -11.5% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 6.7% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 10.5% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 20.8% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.1% | 49.6% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 15.8% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.8% | 96.4% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.2% 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% | 96.2% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 96.2% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 54.8% | 46.2% | 8.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brynbella Drive was 105.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 113.1% higher than the Goodshaw & Cribden average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Brynbella Drive has the 17th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Goodshaw & Cribden and the 82nd highest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Brynbella Drive, Rossendale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-11-25 | £326,968 |
| 7 Brynbella Drive, Rossendale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-04-28 | £322,595 |
| 28 Brynbella Drive, Rossendale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2019-09-27 | £440,055 |
| 7 Brynbella Drive, Rossendale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2018-10-19 | £306,459 |
| 14 Brynbella Drive, Rossendale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2018-10-19 | £392,239 |
BB4 6SN 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 | 208 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Nursery School Cedar Avenue , Haslingden BB4 5NH | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staghills Nursery School Top Barn Lane , Newchurch BB4 7UE | 4out of 4 | 3,715 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 | 637 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslingden Primary School Ryefield Avenue , Haslingden BB4 4BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslingden Broadway Primary School Broadway , Haslingden BB4 4EH | 4out of 4 | 1,163 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 | 1,465 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 | 1,572 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 288 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslingden High School and Sixth Form Broadway , Haslingden BB4 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alder Grange School Calder Road , Rawtenstall BB4 8HW | 3out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Glen Road , Waterfoot BB4 7BJ | 4out of 4 | 4,518 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley Leadership Academy Fearns Moss , OL13 0TG | 1out of 4 | 5,050 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 | 480 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont School Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6RX | - not rated | 660 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Tor View School Clod Lane , Haslingden BB4 6LR | 4out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley College Clod Lane , BB4 6LR | - not rated | 1,104 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Road Methodist Church | Manchester Road, Haslingden | 505 yd | |
| The Whitaker Cafe | Rossendale Museum Whitaker Park, Haslingden Road | 700 yd | |
| Riverside Health Club | Riverside House, New Hall Hey Road | 764 yd | |
| Costa (Inside Tesco) | Syke Street, Haslingden | 868 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 4, Swanney Lodge Road | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd's Inn | Shepherds Inn, 225 Haslingden Road | 700 yd | |
| Rose And Crown | 276 Manchester Road, Haslingden | 737 yd | |
| The Woolpack | Woolpack, 488-490 Manchester Road | 739 yd | |
| The Cobblers | The Cobblers, New Hall Hey Road | 764 yd | |
| Whitchaff Inn | The Whitchaff Inn, 371 Bury Road | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| YO! To Go Haslingden | Tesco, Syke Street | 868 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 6, Swanney Lodge Road | 930 yd | |
| Sunny Fish And Chips | 176 Bury Road, Haslingden | 978 yd | |
| Spelt | Bentgate Cricket Ground, Clod Lane | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks And Spencer PLC | Unit 1A, Swanney Lodge Road | 785 yd | |
| Tesco | Syke Street, Haslingden | 868 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 7, Swanney Lodge Road | 952 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 8, Swanney Lodge Road | 954 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints Catholic High School HASLINGDEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 204 yd |
| St Mary'S Roman Catholic Primary School - Haslingden LIME ROAD | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Riverside Health Club HURSTWOOD COURT HURSTWOOD COURT NEW HALL HEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 732 yd |
| Ski Rossendale HASLINGDEN OLD ROAD | ski slopes | 840 yd |
| Haslingden Cricket Club BENTGATE CRICKET GROUND BENTGATE CRICKET GROUND PRIVATE LANE | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Whitaker Park BARNES AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 874 yd |
| Fit Therapy (Closed) New Hall Hey Road | health and fitness suite | 1,013 yd |
| St Peters Playing Field ST. PETERS AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,035 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 | 33.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.