West Street is in Waterfoot, Rossendale and in Rossendale district. BB4 7HP 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 West Street, Waterfoot, Rossendale, BB4 7HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB4 7HN, BB4 7JU, BB4 7HB, BB4 7LR, BB4 7HL, BB4 7HG, BB4 7HH, BB4 9AD, BB4 7EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB4 7HP 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 | 50.3% | 50% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50% | 0.3% | 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 | 31.7% | 37.9% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 38.8% | -9.6% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 12.9% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 7.8% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.7% | 40.1% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 30.7% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 20.2% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 7.5% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 7.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 32.1% | 21.3% | -10.8% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 9.8% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 15.7% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.2% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 15.7% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 26.8% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.6% | 95.1% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 96.9% | 95.5% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 95.5% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Street was 117.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.9% higher than the Britannia & Lee Mill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
West Street has the 19th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Britannia & Lee Mill and the 71st highest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 West Street, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-06-07 | £123,279 |
| 9 West Street, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2020-01-28 | £134,860 |
| 1 West Street, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £88,500 | 2014-06-06 | £160,693 |
| 7 West Street, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2011-04-21 | £114,513 |
| 15 West Street, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2010-02-05 | £58,047 |
BB4 7HP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 565 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Nursery School Cedar Avenue , Haslingden BB4 5NH | 3out of 4 | 4,353 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup Nursery School Cowtoot Lane , OL13 8EF | 4out of 4 | 4,585 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School Dark Lane , Newchurch BB4 7UA | 3out of 4 | 293 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 | 757 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterfoot Primary School Wolfenden Green , Waterfoot BB4 9DA | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Church of England Primary School Ashworth Road , Waterfoot BB4 9JE | 3out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School Linden Lea , Rawtenstall BB4 6DX | 4out of 4 | 2,313 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 759 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley Leadership Academy Fearns Moss , OL13 0TG | 1out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alder Grange School Calder Road , Rawtenstall BB4 8HW | 3out of 4 | 2,570 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6SJ | - not rated | 3,542 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslingden High School and Sixth Form Broadway , Haslingden BB4 4EY | 3out of 4 | 4,509 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 | 3,171 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 | 3,301 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley College Clod Lane , BB4 6LR | - not rated | 3,862 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor View School Clod Lane , Haslingden BB4 6LR | 4out of 4 | 3,926 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossendale School Bamford Road , Ramsbottom BL0 0RT | - not rated | 5,322 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horse & Bamboo | Victoria Works, 679 Bacup Road | 107 yd | |
| Connections Cafe | Horse And Bamboo Theatre, 679 Bacup Road | 142 yd | |
| Waterfoot Yard | Bridge End Cafe, Bridge End House | 343 yd | |
| Waterfoot Yard | Bridge End House, Bacup Road | 343 yd | |
| Frankie May's Cafe | 39 Burnley Road East, Waterfoot | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palatine Club | Bacup Road, Rawtenstall | 107 yd | |
| Newchurch & Dist.Conservative | 40 Burnley Road East, Waterfoot | 239 yd | |
| Rawtenstall Cricket Club | Bacup Road, Rawtenstall | 482 yd | |
| Waterfoot Social Club | Waterfoot Working Mens Club, Ashworth Street | 500 yd | |
| Ye Olde Boot & Shoe Inn | 58-62 Millar Barn Lane, Waterfoot | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Chippy | 681 Bacup Road, Rawtenstall | 107 yd | |
| Hong Kong | 46 Burnley Road East, Waterfoot | 239 yd | |
| Jojo's | 24 Burnley Road East, Waterfoot | 239 yd | |
| Aroma | 26 Burnley Road East, Waterfoot | 239 yd | |
| Indian Kitchen | 43 Burnley Road East, Waterfoot | 288 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Late Shop | 695-699 Bacup Road, Waterfoot | 183 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newchurch C Of E Primary School DARK LANE | grass pitches | 327 yd |
| Rossendale United Football Club (Closed) Dark Lane | grass pitches | 341 yd |
| Perform Centre (Closed) Unit 7-11 Unit 7-11 Hugh Business Park | health and fitness suite | 494 yd |
| T1 Health & Fitness Club MYRTLE GROVE MILL MYRTLE GROVE MILL LENCH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 646 yd |
| Bacup And Rawtenstall Grammar School GLEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 656 yd |
| Edgeside Park PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,080 yd |
| The Glen Playing Fields HEYS FARM HEYS FARM ROYDS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 66.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.