Lea Bank, Cloughfold, Rossendale, BB4 7TP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB4 7TP 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	49.1%	51.7%	2.6%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	50.9%	48.3%	-2.6%	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	31.5%	36.6%	5.1%	37.9%	-1.3%
Married: Opposite sex	49.1%	41.1%	-8.0%	44.2%	-3.1%
Separated	3.2%	4%	0.8%	2.2%	1.8%
Divorced	10.8%	12.4%	1.6%	9.1%	3.3%
Widowed	5.4%	5.9%	0.5%	6.1%	-0.2%

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	39.5%	42.9%	3.4%	48.4%	-5.5%
Good health	37.6%	35.7%	-1.9%	33.6%	2.1%
Fair health	17.3%	16%	-1.3%	12.7%	3.3%
Bad health	3.7%	3.8%	0.1%	4.0%	-0.2%
Very bad health	1.8%	1.7%	-0.1%	1.2%	0.5%

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 7TP this area, 30% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.2%	30%	4.8%	18.2%	11.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.7%	11.3%	-5.4%	9.6%	1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.6%	14.8%	2.2%	13.4%	1.4%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	6.9%	2.4%	5.3%	1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14%	10.3%	-3.7%	16.9%	-6.6%
Degree or Similar	19.8%	24.1%	4.3%	33.8%	-9.7%
Other	7.2%	2.5%	-4.7%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.7%	-0.7%
Black Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	1.8%	1.7%	-0.1%	0.8%	0.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	94.5%	98.3%	3.8%	81.4%	16.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.7% 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	96.3%	98.7%	2.4%	83.2%	15.5%
European Union	1.1%	1.3%	0.2%	6.1%	-4.8%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
British Overseas	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.3%	98.3%	2.0%	83.2%	15.1%
10+ Years	0.4%	1.7%	1.3%	9.8%	-8.1%
2-5 Years	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.9%	76.7%	8.2%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
No passport held	14.6%	13.5%	1.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.7%	37.2%	0.5%
Christian	56.5%	46.2%	10.3%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	5%	6.0%	-1.0%

Safety

Is Lea Bank Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lea Bank was 163.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 171.0% higher than the Britannia & Lee Mill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Lea Bank has the 10th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Britannia & Lee Mill and the 36th highest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 105.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.4%.

🔎 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. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,800

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in BB4 7TP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 6/10 (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) - 6/10 (average )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Lea Bank are based on 16 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 Lea Bank, Cloughfold, Rossendale, BB4 7TP

Estimated Average Property Prices for BB4 7TP

Average Price
£188,853

Semi-Detached
£192,679

Terraced
£179,924

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lea Bank

Average Price
£165,162

Semi-Detached
£165,632

Terraced
£164,127

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lea BankStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Lea Bank, Rossendale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2023-03-15	£251,258
4 Lea Bank, Rossendale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£95,000	2022-05-30	£109,972
11 Lea Bank, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£120,000	2021-03-19	£147,092
5 Lea Bank, Rossendale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£88,000	2019-06-07	£133,601
10 Lea Bank, Rossendale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£118,000	2017-06-30	£195,978

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BB4 7TP

Employment

BB4 7TP 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in BB4 7TP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	61
Retired	61
Self-Employed	19
Part-Time Employee	17
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Other	9
Student (economically inactive)	8
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	35
Human health and social work activities	20
Manufacturing	17
Construction	16
Education	10
Other	8
Transport and storage	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Information and communication	2
Financial and insurance activities	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	509 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hillside Nursery School Cedar Avenue , Haslingden BB4 5NH	3out of 4	3,727 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bacup Nursery School Cowtoot Lane , OL13 8EF	4out of 4	4,807 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cloughfold Primary School Peel Street , Cloughfold BB4 7LJ	- not rated	383 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Newchurch St Peter's Road , Newchurch BB4 9EZ	- not rated	608 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School Dark Lane , Newchurch BB4 7UA	- not rated	677 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Anne's Church of England Primary School Ashworth Road , Waterfoot BB4 9JE	3out of 4	1,248 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Waterfoot Primary School Wolfenden Green , Waterfoot BB4 9DA	3out of 4	1,627 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Glen Road , BB4 7BJ	1out of 4	1,441 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Glen Road , Waterfoot BB4 7BJ	- not rated	1,441 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Glen Road , Waterfoot BB4 7BJ	- not rated	1,441 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Alder Grange School Calder Road , Rawtenstall BB4 8HW	3out of 4	1,714 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fearns Community Sports College Fearns Moss , OL13 0TG	- not rated	1,857 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rossendale Education Centre Baltic House , 30 Burnley Road East BB4 9LB	- not rated	1,396 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Leabrook School Burnley Road , Rawtenstall BB4 8HY	- not rated	2,231 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Belmont Special School Haslingden Road , BB4 6RX	- not rated	2,605 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Belmont School Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6RX	- not rated	2,605 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6RX	4out of 4	2,818 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rossendale Valley Riding Club Cafe	Cloughfold Playground And Recreation Area, Hareholme Lane	105 yd
Marl Pits Swimming Baths	Marl Pits Swimming Pool, Newchurch Road	745 yd
The New Millenium Theatre	69 Burnley Road East, Waterfoot	1,080 yd
Frankie May's Cafe	39 Burnley Road East, Waterfoot	1,081 yd
Horse & Bamboo	Victoria Works, 679 Bacup Road	1,085 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Red Lion	437 Newchurch Road, Rawtenstall	274 yd
Cloughfold Conservative Club	276 Bacup Road, Rawtenstall	348 yd
Rossendale Sports Club	Newchurch Road, Rawtenstall	745 yd
The Boars Head	Boars Head, 69 Church Street	840 yd
Palatine Club	Bacup Road, Rawtenstall	1,085 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Cottage	242 Bacup Road, Rawtenstall	348 yd
Jasmine House	26 Top Barn Lane, Newchurch	556 yd
Star Of India	239 Bacup Road, Rawtenstall	750 yd
Lucky House	221 Bacup Road, Rawtenstall	750 yd
Welcome Village	255 Burnley Road East, Waterfoot	1,044 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
T1 Health & Fitness Club MYRTLE GROVE MILL MYRTLE GROVE MILL LENCH ROAD	health and fitness suite	548 yd
Marl Pits NEWCHURCH ROAD	grass pitches	628 yd
Newchurch C Of E Primary School DARK LANE	grass pitches	679 yd
Marl Pits Track Newchurch Road	athletics tracks	744 yd
Rossendale United Football Club (Closed) Dark Lane	grass pitches	807 yd
Marl Pits Leisure Centre NEWCHURCH ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	849 yd
The Body Temple Gym DALE MILL DALE MILL BURNLEY ROAD EAST	health and fitness suite	1,026 yd
Golf Rossendale Driving Range And Academy GOLF ROSSENDALE DRIVING RANGE GOLF ROSSENDALE DRIVING RANGE NEWCHURCH ROAD	golf	1,042 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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

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	51.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	111.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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