Union Terrace, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4 7PX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB4 7PX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.7%	51.7%	2.0%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	50.3%	48.3%	-2.0%	49.0%	-0.7%

Partnership Status

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	35.3%	39.6%	4.3%	37.9%	1.7%
Married: Opposite sex	48.8%	43.4%	-5.4%	44.2%	-0.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	2.3%	3.5%	1.2%	2.2%	1.3%
Divorced	8.5%	7.3%	-1.2%	9.1%	-1.8%
Widowed	5%	5.6%	0.6%	6.1%	-0.5%

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	44.7%	52%	7.3%	48.4%	3.6%
Good health	38.7%	29%	-9.7%	33.6%	-4.6%
Fair health	11%	11.8%	0.8%	12.7%	-0.9%
Bad health	4.4%	5.7%	1.3%	4.0%	1.7%
Very bad health	1.3%	1.4%	0.1%	1.2%	0.2%

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	21.7%	17%	-4.7%	18.2%	-1.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.5%	10.1%	-0.4%	9.6%	0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.1%	13.9%	-3.2%	13.4%	0.5%
Apprenticeship	3.5%	6.6%	3.1%	5.3%	1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.9%	21.2%	5.3%	16.9%	4.3%
Degree or Similar	26%	30.6%	4.6%	33.8%	-3.2%
Other	5.4%	0.7%	-4.7%	2.8%	-2.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% 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)
Bangladeshi	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	1.6%	0.3%	-1.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Pakistani	6%	5.2%	-0.8%	2.7%	2.5%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	1.3%	1.7%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	88.4%	91.1%	2.7%	81.4%	9.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.6% 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	96.2%	94.6%	-1.6%	83.2%	11.4%
European Union	0.9%	2%	1.1%	6.1%	-4.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	2.2%	1.7%	-0.5%	5.6%	-3.9%
British Overseas	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.9%	94.8%	-1.1%	83.2%	11.6%
10+ Years	0%	4%	4.0%	9.8%	-5.8%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	3.5%	0.6%	-2.9%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.5%	76.7%	8.8%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	12.8%	13.5%	-0.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.7%	37.2%	10.5%
Christian	38.5%	46.2%	-7.7%
Muslim	7.5%	6.5%	1.0%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is Union Terrace Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Union Terrace was 168.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 242.4% higher than the Goodshaw & Cribden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Union Terrace has the 8th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Goodshaw & Cribden and the 40th highest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.1%.

🔎 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. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,400

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in BB4 7PX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 8/10 (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) - 8/10 (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) - 7/10 (above 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 Union Terrace are based on 19 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 Union Terrace, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4 7PX

Estimated Average Property Prices for BB4 7PX

Average Price
£163,896

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£161,072

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£189,315

Estimated Average Property Prices for Union Terrace

Average Price
£143,741

Semi-Detached
£188,883

Terraced
£138,605

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£185,904

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Union TerraceStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Union Terrace, Rossendale, Lancashire Other, an established residential building	£130,000	2017-08-21	£185,904
7 Union Terrace, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£90,000	2016-05-06	£150,992
5 Union Terrace, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£88,500	2015-08-21	£152,508
3 Union Terrace, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£85,000	2015-08-21	£146,477
3 Union Terrace, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£99,950	2007-03-26	£160,521

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BB4 7PX

Employment

BB4 7PX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

BB4 7PX 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	101
Retired	50
Self-Employed	35
Part-Time Employee	27
Long-Term Sick or disabled	18
Student (economically inactive)	18
Looking after home or family	17
Other	10
Unemployed	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Human health and social work activities	29
Manufacturing	21
Education	17
Construction	14
Transport and storage	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Information and communication	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Other	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	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	1,273 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hillside Nursery School Cedar Avenue , Haslingden BB4 5NH	3out of 4	2,952 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall Haslingden Old Road , Rawtenstall BB4 8RZ	3out of 4	1,207 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall Unity Way , Rawtenstall BB4 8SU	3out of 4	1,287 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School Calder Road , BB4 8HW	3out of 4	1,291 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School Linden Lea , Rawtenstall BB4 6DX	4out of 4	1,312 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School Dark Lane , Newchurch BB4 7UA	3out of 4	1,342 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Alder Grange School Calder Road , Rawtenstall BB4 8HW	3out of 4	1,246 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Glen Road , Waterfoot BB4 7BJ	4out of 4	2,137 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6SJ	- not rated	2,263 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Valley Leadership Academy Fearns Moss , OL13 0TG	1out of 4	2,623 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Haslingden High School and Sixth Form Broadway , Haslingden BB4 4EY	3out of 4	3,439 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	1,807 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	2,014 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Valley College Clod Lane , BB4 6LR	- not rated	2,812 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tor View School Clod Lane , Haslingden BB4 6LR	4out of 4	2,839 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marl Pits Swimming Baths	Marl Pits Swimming Pool, Newchurch Road	451 yd
Casa Tapas	93-95 Bacup Road, Rawtenstall	472 yd
Rossendale Valley Riding Club Cafe	Cloughfold Playground And Recreation Area, Hareholme Lane	631 yd
Jacksons Bar	32 Bacup Road, Rawtenstall	723 yd
North Street Restaurant	North Street Indian Restaurant, North Street	819 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cloughfold Conservative Club	276 Bacup Road, Rawtenstall	406 yd
Rossendale Sports Club	Newchurch Road, Rawtenstall	451 yd
Red Lion	437 Newchurch Road, Rawtenstall	589 yd
The Guzzling Pig	30 Kay Street, Rawtenstall	745 yd
Northern Whisper Brewing Co. Ltd	18 Newchurch Road, Rawtenstall	853 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Star Of India	239 Bacup Road, Rawtenstall	196 yd
Lucky House	221 Bacup Road, Rawtenstall	196 yd
The Cottage	242 Bacup Road, Rawtenstall	406 yd
Xeenaz Kebab And Pizza	83 Bacup Road, Rawtenstall	472 yd
Kays Fish And Chips	91 Bacup Road, Rawtenstall	472 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lidl Supermarket	Bacup Road, Rawtenstall		935 yd
Asda Stores Ltd	Holly Mount Way, Rawtenstall		1,077 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Marl Pits Track Newchurch Road	athletics tracks	567 yd
Marl Pits NEWCHURCH ROAD	grass pitches	585 yd
Marl Pits Leisure Centre NEWCHURCH ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	592 yd
Rawtenstall Cricket Club WORSWICK GREEN	grass pitches	604 yd
Kay Street Baptist Church KAY STREET		800 yd
T1 Health & Fitness Club MYRTLE GROVE MILL MYRTLE GROVE MILL LENCH ROAD	health and fitness suite	803 yd
Golf Rossendale Driving Range And Academy GOLF ROSSENDALE DRIVING RANGE GOLF ROSSENDALE DRIVING RANGE NEWCHURCH ROAD	golf	1,023 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	22.2%
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	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	77.8%

Download Speed

Median download speed	19.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	22.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	30.76 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	30.76 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	2.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	2.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	4.91 Mbit/s

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