Ivy Street is in Waterfoot, Rossendale and in Rossendale district. BB4 7AX is located in the Hareholme & Waterfoot 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 Ivy Street, Waterfoot, Rossendale, BB4 7AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB4 7AZ, BB4 7AY, BB4 7BP, BB4 7BW, BB4 7AW, BB4 7AR, BB4 7AT, BB4 7BN, BB4 7BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB4 7AX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 51% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 53% | 49% | -4.0% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 7AX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.8% 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 | 42.9% | 48.8% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 28.2% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -16.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 12.3% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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% | 48.4% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 33.7% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 12.5% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 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 | 19.3% | 21.9% | 2.6% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 7.5% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 12.4% | -8.2% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 22.5% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 29.1% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.7% | 96.2% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 95.8% | 95.6% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 95.6% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.2% | 37.2% | 14.0% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ivy Street was 171.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 126.5% higher than the Britannia & Lee Mill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ivy Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Britannia & Lee Mill and the 38th highest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Ivy Street, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2018-05-31 | £145,433 |
| 5 Ivy Street, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £52,500 | 2016-05-19 | £88,079 |
| 11 Ivy Street, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2013-06-07 | £159,982 |
| 5 Ivy Street, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2006-11-29 | £121,800 |
| 5 Ivy Street, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2002-10-25 | £117,244 |
BB4 7AX 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staghills Nursery School Top Barn Lane , Newchurch BB4 7UE | 4out of 4 | 791 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup Nursery School Cowtoot Lane , OL13 8EF | 4out of 4 | 4,207 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Nursery School Cedar Avenue , Haslingden BB4 5NH | 3out of 4 | 4,809 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfoot Primary School Wolfenden Green , Waterfoot BB4 9DA | 3out of 4 | 494 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School Dark Lane , Newchurch BB4 7UA | 3out of 4 | 578 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Newchurch St Peter's Road , Newchurch BB4 9EZ | 4out of 4 | 886 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Church of England Primary School Ashworth Road , Waterfoot BB4 9JE | 3out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School Booth Road , Stacksteads OL13 0QW | 4out of 4 | 2,158 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Glen Road , Waterfoot BB4 7BJ | 4out of 4 | 323 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley Leadership Academy Fearns Moss , OL13 0TG | 1out of 4 | 940 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alder Grange School Calder Road , Rawtenstall BB4 8HW | 3out of 4 | 2,964 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6SJ | - not rated | 4,001 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslingden High School and Sixth Form Broadway , Haslingden BB4 4EY | 3out of 4 | 4,948 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,630 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 | 3,760 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley College Clod Lane , BB4 6LR | - not rated | 4,302 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor View School Clod Lane , Haslingden BB4 6LR | 4out of 4 | 4,369 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossendale School Bamford Road , Ramsbottom BL0 0RT | - not rated | 5,409 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfoot Yard | Bridge End Cafe, Bridge End House | 117 yd | |
| Waterfoot Yard | Bridge End House, Bacup Road | 117 yd | |
| Bacup And Rawtenstall Grammar School | Glen Road, Waterfoot | 237 yd | |
| Good As Gold Child Care Centre | Gaghills House, Gaghills Road | 260 yd | |
| Frankie May's Cafe | 39 Burnley Road East, Waterfoot | 287 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfoot Social Club | Waterfoot Working Mens Club, Ashworth Street | 54 yd | |
| Rawtenstall Cricket Club | Bacup Road, Rawtenstall | 60 yd | |
| Ye Olde Boot & Shoe Inn | 58-62 Millar Barn Lane, Waterfoot | 151 yd | |
| Newchurch & Dist.Conservative | 40 Burnley Road East, Waterfoot | 228 yd | |
| Palatine Club | Bacup Road, Rawtenstall | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOODY PANTS | C/O Condale Constrution, Millar Barn Lane | 122 yd | |
| Phattys Ltd | 707 Bacup Road, Rawtenstall | 177 yd | |
| Big Papa's | 711 Bacup Road, Rawtenstall | 177 yd | |
| Choice | 604 Bacup Road, Rawtenstall | 177 yd | |
| Indian Kitchen | 43 Burnley Road East, Waterfoot | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Late Shop | 695-699 Bacup Road, Waterfoot | 293 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Perform Centre (Closed) Unit 7-11 Unit 7-11 Hugh Business Park | health and fitness suite | 166 yd |
| Bacup And Rawtenstall Grammar School GLEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 236 yd |
| Rossendale United Football Club (Closed) Dark Lane | grass pitches | 550 yd |
| The Glen Playing Fields HEYS FARM HEYS FARM ROYDS ROAD | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Newchurch C Of E Primary School DARK LANE | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Edgeside Park PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 784 yd |
| Fearns Sports & Leisure Centre FEARNS MOSS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 857 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.