Alderwood, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4 7RY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB4 7RY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.6%	51.9%	1.3%	51.0%	0.9%
Male	49.4%	48.1%	-1.3%	49.0%	-0.9%

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 vicinity of BB4 7RY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	18.1%	17.6%	-0.5%	37.9%	-20.3%
Married: Opposite sex	65.4%	67%	1.6%	44.2%	22.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	2%	0.4%	-1.6%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	6.3%	7.1%	0.8%	9.1%	-2.0%
Widowed	8.3%	7.1%	-1.2%	6.1%	1.0%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	56.4%	56.7%	0.3%	48.4%	8.3%
Good health	27.9%	32%	4.1%	33.6%	-1.6%
Fair health	11.5%	7.1%	-4.4%	12.7%	-5.6%
Bad health	2.2%	3.9%	1.7%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	1.9%	0.3%	-1.6%	1.2%	-0.9%

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.

In the area around BB4 7RY this area, 8.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 51.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15.4%	8.2%	-7.2%	18.2%	-10.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.1%	10.1%	1.0%	9.6%	0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.2%	12.7%	-1.5%	13.4%	-0.7%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	4.1%	-0.2%	5.3%	-1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.4%	11.9%	2.5%	16.9%	-5.0%
Degree or Similar	43.7%	51.1%	7.4%	33.8%	17.3%
Other	3.9%	1.9%	-2.0%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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	3.5%	2.7%	-0.8%	1.1%	1.6%
Indian	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0.3%	3.6%	3.3%	2.7%	0.9%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	1.3%	0.3%	-1.0%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	92.6%	92.6%	0.0%	81.4%	11.2%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.1% 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	96.8%	96.1%	-0.7%	83.2%	12.9%
European Union	1.3%	0.9%	-0.4%	6.1%	-5.2%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	2.7%	1.1%	5.6%	-2.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.2%	95.5%	0.3%	83.2%	12.3%
10+ Years	0%	3.3%	3.3%	9.8%	-6.5%
5-10 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	4.8%	0%	-4.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.4%	76.7%	14.7%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	7.4%	13.5%	-6.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.4%	37.2%	-7.8%
Christian	60.5%	46.2%	14.3%
Muslim	5.6%	6.5%	-0.9%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is Alderwood Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alderwood was 28.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.7% lower than the Goodshaw & Cribden average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Alderwood has the 8th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Goodshaw & Cribden and the 27th lowest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.6%.

🔎 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 7RY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 4/10 (below 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 Alderwood are based on 20 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 Alderwood, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4 7RY

Estimated Average Property Prices for BB4 7RY

Average Price
£478,935

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£478,935

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Alderwood

Average Price
£483,148

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£483,148

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on AlderwoodStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Alderwood, Rossendale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£405,000	2023-06-22	£406,222
7 Alderwood, Rossendale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£460,000	2023-03-31	£488,413
8 Alderwood, Rossendale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2019-02-22	£399,090
7 Alderwood, Rossendale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£242,000	2014-05-06	£442,705
5 Alderwood, Rossendale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2013-09-20	£455,667

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BB4 7RY

Employment

BB4 7RY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in BB4 7RY 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%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	91
Retired	84
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	28
Student (economically inactive)	12
Looking after home or family	9
Other	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	23
Education	23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Manufacturing	18
Construction	11
Financial and insurance activities	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Administrative and support service activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	5
Real estate activities	5
Information and communication	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Transport and storage	2

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	1,772 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hillside Nursery School Cedar Avenue , Haslingden BB4 5NH	3out of 4	2,469 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	649 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	740 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	757 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School Linden Lea , Rawtenstall BB4 6DX	4out of 4	1,324 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Newchurch St Peter's Road , Newchurch BB4 9EZ	4out of 4	1,868 yd	Voluntary aided 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	741 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6SJ	- not rated	1,925 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Glen Road , Waterfoot BB4 7BJ	4out of 4	2,675 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Valley Leadership Academy Fearns Moss , OL13 0TG	1out of 4	3,125 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Haslingden High School and Sixth Form Broadway , Haslingden BB4 4EY	3out of 4	3,213 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	1,401 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	1,682 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Valley College Clod Lane , BB4 6LR	- not rated	2,624 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tor View School Clod Lane , Haslingden BB4 6LR	4out of 4	2,625 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
Casa Tapas	93-95 Bacup Road, Rawtenstall	166 yd
Jacksons Bar	32 Bacup Road, Rawtenstall	296 yd
North Street Restaurant	North Street Indian Restaurant, North Street	301 yd
Do Dah's	103-105 Bank Street, Rawtenstall	355 yd
The Fig Tree	45B Bank Street, Rawtenstall	355 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Guzzling Pig	30 Kay Street, Rawtenstall	275 yd
Northern Whisper Brewing Co. Ltd	18 Newchurch Road, Rawtenstall	286 yd
Boho	63A Bank Street, Rawtenstall	333 yd
Rawtenstall Conservative Club	Grange Crescent, Rawtenstall	335 yd
Hop	70 Bank Street, Rawtenstall	443 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Xeenaz Kebab And Pizza	83 Bacup Road, Rawtenstall	166 yd
Kays Fish And Chips	91 Bacup Road, Rawtenstall	166 yd
Crumb	20 Newchurch Road, Rawtenstall	286 yd
Pizza Box	Rawtenstall Market Hall, Newchurch Road	286 yd
SpicyJack Deli	Rawtenstall Market Hall, Newchurch Road	286 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Asda Stores Ltd	Holly Mount Way, Rawtenstall		514 yd
Lidl Supermarket	Bacup Road, Rawtenstall		530 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Rawtenstall Cricket Club WORSWICK GREEN	grass pitches	103 yd
Kay Street Baptist Church KAY STREET		296 yd
Marl Pits Leisure Centre NEWCHURCH ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	482 yd
Marl Pits Track Newchurch Road	athletics tracks	565 yd
Marl Pits NEWCHURCH ROAD	grass pitches	688 yd
St Marys School HASLINGDEN OLD ROAD	grass pitches	757 yd
Alder Grange School CALDER ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	789 yd
Golf Rossendale Driving Range And Academy GOLF ROSSENDALE DRIVING RANGE GOLF ROSSENDALE DRIVING RANGE NEWCHURCH ROAD	golf	875 yd
Accrington And Rossendale College (Haslingden Road Campus) (Closed) Haslingden Road		882 yd
New Hall Hey Cricket Ground New Hall Hey Road	grass pitches	1,064 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	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	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	140.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	112.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	159.12 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	159.12 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	26.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	22.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	29.99 Mbit/s

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