Foundry Vale, Rossendale, BB4 7BU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB4 7BU 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%

Partnership Status

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 7BU, 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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Foundry Vale Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Foundry Vale 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.

Foundry Vale 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%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£36,800

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in BB4 7BU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Foundry Vale are based on 9 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Rossendale.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Foundry Vale, Rossendale, BB4 7BU

Estimated Average Property Prices for BB4 7BU

Average Price
£248,430

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£152,398

Detached
£367,083

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£203,186

Estimated Average Property Prices for Foundry Vale

Average Price
£227,945

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£131,778

Detached
£352,532

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£199,525

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Foundry ValeStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Foundry Vale, Rossendale, Lancashire Other, an established residential building	£180,000	2021-03-26	£199,525
4 Foundry Vale, Rossendale, Lancashire Other, an established residential building	£180,000	2021-03-26	£199,525
4 Foundry Vale, Rossendale, Lancashire Other, an established residential building	£180,000	2021-03-26	£199,525
4 Foundry Vale, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£70,000	2020-05-15	£97,865
3 Foundry Vale, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£95,000	2019-08-23	£136,773

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BB4 7BU

Employment

BB4 7BU 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Staghills Nursery School Top Barn Lane , Newchurch BB4 7UE	4out of 4	1,005 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bacup Nursery School Cowtoot Lane , OL13 8EF	4out of 4	4,232 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hillside Nursery School Cedar Avenue , Haslingden BB4 5NH	3out of 4	4,944 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Waterfoot Primary School Wolfenden Green , Waterfoot BB4 9DA	3out of 4	484 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School Dark Lane , Newchurch BB4 7UA	3out of 4	777 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	1,105 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	1,459 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	2,103 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	380 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Valley Leadership Academy Fearns Moss , OL13 0TG	1out of 4	971 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Alder Grange School Calder Road , Rawtenstall BB4 8HW	3out of 4	3,155 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6SJ	- not rated	4,108 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Haslingden High School and Sixth Form Broadway , Haslingden BB4 4EY	3out of 4	5,010 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Belmont School Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6RX	- not rated	3,758 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	3,870 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Valley College Clod Lane , BB4 6LR	- not rated	4,365 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tor View School Clod Lane , Haslingden BB4 6LR	4out of 4	4,439 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Rossendale School Bamford Road , Ramsbottom BL0 0RT	- not rated	5,255 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Waterfoot Yard	Bridge End Cafe, Bridge End House	290 yd
Waterfoot Yard	Bridge End House, Bacup Road	290 yd
Bacup And Rawtenstall Grammar School	Glen Road, Waterfoot	352 yd
Good As Gold Child Care Centre	Gaghills House, Gaghills Road	468 yd
Connections Cafe	Horse And Bamboo Theatre, 679 Bacup Road	478 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rawtenstall Cricket Club	Bacup Road, Rawtenstall	161 yd
Waterfoot Social Club	Waterfoot Working Mens Club, Ashworth Street	168 yd
Ye Olde Boot & Shoe Inn	58-62 Millar Barn Lane, Waterfoot	344 yd
Newchurch & Dist.Conservative	40 Burnley Road East, Waterfoot	407 yd
Palatine Club	Bacup Road, Rawtenstall	508 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Phattys Ltd	707 Bacup Road, Rawtenstall	312 yd
Big Papa's	711 Bacup Road, Rawtenstall	312 yd
Choice	604 Bacup Road, Rawtenstall	312 yd
FOODY PANTS	C/O Condale Constrution, Millar Barn Lane	317 yd
Hong Kong	46 Burnley Road East, Waterfoot	407 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Op Late Shop	695-699 Bacup Road, Waterfoot		420 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Perform Centre (Closed) Unit 7-11 Unit 7-11 Hugh Business Park	health and fitness suite	109 yd
Bacup And Rawtenstall Grammar School GLEN ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	348 yd
The Glen Playing Fields HEYS FARM HEYS FARM ROYDS ROAD	grass pitches	487 yd
Rossendale United Football Club (Closed) Dark Lane	grass pitches	759 yd
Newchurch C Of E Primary School DARK LANE	grass pitches	864 yd
Fearns Sports & Leisure Centre FEARNS MOSS	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	906 yd
Cowpe Recreation Ground PARK VIEW COTTAGE PARK VIEW COTTAGE COWPE ROAD	grass pitches	911 yd
Edgeside Park PARK ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	914 yd
Waterbarn Ground (Closed) Brandwood Road	grass pitches	1,073 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	36.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	54.5%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	54.5%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	63.6%

Download Speed

Median download speed	32.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	29.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	36.99 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	36.99 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	7.66 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of BB4 7BU