Sandybank Terrace is in Rossendale and in Rossendale district. BB4 7JQ 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 Sandybank Terrace, Rossendale, BB4 7JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB4 7JA, BB4 7JG, BB4 7JF, BB4 7JB, BB4 7UF, BB4 7JP, BB4 7JR, BB4 7HP, BB4 7JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB4 7JQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 48.6% | 49.1% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 51.4% | 50.9% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 33.7% | 34.4% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 35.5% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 6.5% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 16.1% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (68%) 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 | 32.3% | 33.3% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -15.1% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 34.7% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 25.5% | 16.7% | -8.8% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 13% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 9.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 7JQ this area, 28.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.8% | 28.6% | -8.2% | 18.2% | 10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 14.1% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 11.9% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.4% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 15.1% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 22.2% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| White | 98.6% | 95.8% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 98.6% | 92.6% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 92.6% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.7% | 76.7% | -11.0% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 29.6% | 13.5% | 16.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandybank Terrace was 144.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.3% higher than the Britannia & Lee Mill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sandybank Terrace has the 15th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Britannia & Lee Mill and the 51st highest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sandybank Terrace, Rossendale, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-10-28 | £106,191 |
| 5 Sandybank Terrace, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £22,500 | 2022-06-09 | £24,663 |
| 1 Sandybank Terrace, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £32,000 | 2011-04-08 | £55,521 |
| 3 Sandybank Terrace, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £57,500 | 2003-02-14 | £194,542 |
| 1 Sandybank Terrace, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £19,500 | 1999-02-26 | £96,549 |
The percentage of retired residents living in BB4 7JQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 586 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Nursery School Cedar Avenue , Haslingden BB4 5NH | 3out of 4 | 4,027 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup Nursery School Cowtoot Lane , OL13 8EF | 4out of 4 | 4,855 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 | 400 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 | 814 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterfoot Primary School Wolfenden Green , Waterfoot BB4 9DA | 3out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Church of England Primary School Ashworth Road , Waterfoot BB4 9JE | 3out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School Linden Lea , Rawtenstall BB4 6DX | 4out of 4 | 2,000 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 | 1,079 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley Leadership Academy Fearns Moss , OL13 0TG | 1out of 4 | 1,652 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alder Grange School Calder Road , Rawtenstall BB4 8HW | 3out of 4 | 2,299 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6SJ | - not rated | 3,218 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslingden High School and Sixth Form Broadway , Haslingden BB4 4EY | 3out of 4 | 4,203 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 | 2,845 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 | 2,976 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley College Clod Lane , BB4 6LR | - not rated | 3,556 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor View School Clod Lane , Haslingden BB4 6LR | 4out of 4 | 3,616 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossendale School Bamford Road , Ramsbottom BL0 0RT | - not rated | 5,295 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 | 413 yd | |
| Connections Cafe | Horse And Bamboo Theatre, 679 Bacup Road | 443 yd | |
| Frankie May's Cafe | 39 Burnley Road East, Waterfoot | 631 yd | |
| Waterfoot Yard | Bridge End Cafe, Bridge End House | 669 yd | |
| Waterfoot Yard | Bridge End House, Bacup Road | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palatine Club | Bacup Road, Rawtenstall | 413 yd | |
| Newchurch & Dist.Conservative | 40 Burnley Road East, Waterfoot | 562 yd | |
| The Boars Head | Boars Head, 69 Church Street | 711 yd | |
| Cloughfold Conservative Club | 276 Bacup Road, Rawtenstall | 772 yd | |
| Rawtenstall Cricket Club | Bacup Road, Rawtenstall | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Chippy | 681 Bacup Road, Rawtenstall | 413 yd | |
| Jasmine House | 26 Top Barn Lane, Newchurch | 472 yd | |
| Hong Kong | 46 Burnley Road East, Waterfoot | 562 yd | |
| Jojo's | 24 Burnley Road East, Waterfoot | 562 yd | |
| Aroma | 26 Burnley Road East, Waterfoot | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Late Shop | 695-699 Bacup Road, Waterfoot | 504 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| T1 Health & Fitness Club MYRTLE GROVE MILL MYRTLE GROVE MILL LENCH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 329 yd |
| Newchurch C Of E Primary School DARK LANE | grass pitches | 333 yd |
| Rossendale United Football Club (Closed) Dark Lane | grass pitches | 482 yd |
| Perform Centre (Closed) Unit 7-11 Unit 7-11 Hugh Business Park | health and fitness suite | 812 yd |
| Bacup And Rawtenstall Grammar School GLEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 974 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.