Baldwins Buildings is in Rossendale and in Rossendale district. BB4 7RW 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 Baldwins Buildings, Rossendale, BB4 7RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB4 7QN, BB4 7RP, BB4 7RL, BB4 7QZ, BB4 7RH, BB4 7RJ, BB4 8EG, BB4 8EB, BB4 8DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB4 7RW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 51.4% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 51.9% | 48.6% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 7RW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% 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 | 42.7% | 49.8% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 27.3% | -10.9% | 44.2% | -16.9% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 11.2% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 6.3% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 41.7% | 43.3% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 40.4% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 12% | 11.4% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 2.9% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 24.1% | 12.3% | -11.8% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 8.8% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 13.2% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 20.1% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 39.7% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 5.9% |
| Other | 5.9% | 0.5% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 17.3% | 13.5% | -3.8% | 1.1% | 12.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 10.5% | 7.8% | -2.7% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 68% | 72.5% | 4.5% | 81.4% | -8.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 87.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 87.4% | 4.3% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15% | 8.9% | -6.1% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.7% | 87.4% | 4.7% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 9.3% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.7% | 1.6% | -10.1% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 36.3% | 46.2% | -9.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 23.3% | 6.5% | 16.8% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Baldwins Buildings was 600.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 1117.0% higher than the Goodshaw & Cribden average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Baldwins Buildings has the 2nd highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Goodshaw & Cribden and the 4th highest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 137.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.1%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Baldwins Buildings, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2002-12-19 | £561,997 |
BB4 7RW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 7RW 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 | 97 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Nursery School Cedar Avenue , Haslingden BB4 5NH | 3out of 4 | 2,128 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staghills Nursery School Top Barn Lane , Newchurch BB4 7UE | 4out of 4 | 2,133 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 285 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 | 381 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 | 565 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School Linden Lea , Rawtenstall BB4 6DX | 4out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden Lime Road , Haslingden BB4 5NP | 4out of 4 | 2,097 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Grange School Calder Road , Rawtenstall BB4 8HW | 3out of 4 | 609 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6SJ | - not rated | 1,681 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslingden High School and Sixth Form Broadway , Haslingden BB4 4EY | 3out of 4 | 3,017 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Glen Road , Waterfoot BB4 7BJ | 4out of 4 | 3,039 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley Leadership Academy Fearns Moss , OL13 0TG | 1out of 4 | 3,484 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,126 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 | 1,450 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor View School Clod Lane , Haslingden BB4 6LR | 4out of 4 | 2,445 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley College Clod Lane , BB4 6LR | - not rated | 2,462 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands View School Manchester Road , Dunnockshaw BB11 5PQ | - not rated | 5,424 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Do Dah's | 103-105 Bank Street, Rawtenstall | 19 yd | |
| The Fig Tree | 45B Bank Street, Rawtenstall | 19 yd | |
| LA TURKA BAR & BISTRO | 85 - 87 Bank Street, Rawtenstall | 31 yd | |
| Siphon Espresso And Brew Bar | 91 Bank Street, Rawtenstall | 46 yd | |
| Asda Cafe (Compass Group (Eurest)) | Holly Mount Way, Rawtenstall | 150 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boho | 63A Bank Street, Rawtenstall | 64 yd | |
| Hop | 70 Bank Street, Rawtenstall | 82 yd | |
| Rawtenstall Conservative Club | Grange Crescent, Rawtenstall | 151 yd | |
| Northern Whisper Brewing Co. Ltd | 18 Newchurch Road, Rawtenstall | 199 yd | |
| The Guzzling Pig | 30 Kay Street, Rawtenstall | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | 89 Bank Street, Rawtenstall | 19 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Asda Stores Ltd, Holly Mount Way | 182 yd | |
| Crumb | 20 Newchurch Road, Rawtenstall | 199 yd | |
| Pizza Box | Rawtenstall Market Hall, Newchurch Road | 199 yd | |
| SpicyJack Deli | Rawtenstall Market Hall, Newchurch Road | 199 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Holly Mount Way, Rawtenstall | 150 yd | |
| Lidl Supermarket | Bacup Road, Rawtenstall | 390 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 8, Swanney Lodge Road | 968 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 7, Swanney Lodge Road | 1,013 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kay Street Baptist Church KAY STREET | 194 yd | |
| Rawtenstall Cricket Club WORSWICK GREEN | grass pitches | 327 yd |
| St Marys School HASLINGDEN OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 393 yd |
| Alder Grange School CALDER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 606 yd |
| Accrington And Rossendale College (Haslingden Road Campus) (Closed) Haslingden Road | 697 yd | |
| Marl Pits Leisure Centre NEWCHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 767 yd |
| Marl Pits Track Newchurch Road | athletics tracks | 869 yd |
| Whitaker Park BARNES AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 915 yd |
| New Hall Hey Cricket Ground New Hall Hey Road | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| Marl Pits NEWCHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,002 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.