Goodshaw Lane is in Crawshawbooth, Rossendale and in Rossendale district. BB4 8DJ is located in the Goodshaw & Cribden 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 Goodshaw Lane, Crawshawbooth, Rossendale, BB4 8DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB4 8BF, BB4 8DD, BB4 8BX, BB4 8BU, BB4 8DA, BB4 8BP, BB4 8BY, BB4 8BZ, BB4 8BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB4 8DJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 55.5% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 4.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 44.5% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -4.5% |
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 | 26.3% | 26.2% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 48.2% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 10.8% | -3.3% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 12.3% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
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 | 40.8% | 43.5% | 2.7% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 35.9% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 14.8% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 29.8% | 19.7% | -10.1% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 10.4% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 9.3% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 7.8% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 15% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 32.1% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 4.9% | 5.7% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.3% | 96.6% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 99.2% 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 | 99.2% | 99.2% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 99.2% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Goodshaw Lane was 32.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.7% lower than the Goodshaw & Cribden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Goodshaw Lane has the 11th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Goodshaw & Cribden and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 108 Goodshaw Lane, Rossendale, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2024-03-15 | £58,795 |
| 121 Goodshaw Lane, Rossendale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-10-28 | £448,565 |
| Driving Gate Cottage Goodshaw Lane, Rossendale, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2021-10-15 | £80,253 |
| Fourwinds Goodshaw Lane, Rossendale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2017-02-03 | £772,160 |
| Hawthorn Farm Cottage Goodshaw Lane, Rossendale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,650 | 2012-03-02 | £510,159 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Nursery School Cedar Avenue , Haslingden BB4 5NH | 3out of 4 | 3,845 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staghills Nursery School Top Barn Lane , Newchurch BB4 7UE | 4out of 4 | 4,319 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawshawbooth Primary School Burnley Road , Crawshawbooth BB4 8AN | 3out of 4 | 220 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School Calder Road , BB4 8HW | 3out of 4 | 2,648 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Water Primary School Burnley Road East , Water BB4 9PX | 3out of 4 | 2,983 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall Haslingden Old Road , Rawtenstall BB4 8RZ | 3out of 4 | 3,128 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 | 3,168 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 | 2,632 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6SJ | 2out of 4 | 4,296 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, Rossendale Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6SJ | - not rated | 4,296 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY | - not rated | 5,131 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 5,131 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorlands View School Manchester Road , Dunnockshaw BB11 5PQ | - not rated | 2,254 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leabrook School Burnley Road , Rawtenstall BB4 8HY | - not rated | 2,408 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossendale Education Centre Baltic House , 30 Burnley Road East BB4 9LB | - not rated | 3,767 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Special School Haslingden Road , BB4 6RX | - not rated | 3,809 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont School Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6RX | - not rated | 3,809 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Corner | 582 Burnley Road, Rawtenstall | 601 yd | |
| The Indian Harvest | 612 Burnley Road, Rawtenstall | 601 yd | |
| Crawshawbooth Community Centre | 6 Adelaide Street, Crawshawbooth | 601 yd | |
| Lizzies Bar | 617 Burnley Road, Crawshawbooth | 672 yd | |
| Roast | 611 Burnley Road, Crawshawbooth | 691 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thyme Wine And Cocktail Bar | 564 Burnley Road, Crawshawbooth | 762 yd | |
| The Black Dog | 591 Burnley Road, Rawtenstall | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SweeTeas Bubble Tea | 612 Burnley Road, Crawshawbooth | 558 yd | |
| Kays Food Ltd | 609 Burnley Road, Crawshawbooth | 697 yd | |
| Fry's Fish And Chips | 554 Burnley Road, Crawshawbooth | 814 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crawshawbooth Primary School BURNLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 215 yd |
| Loveclough Park LANESIDE BARN LANESIDE BARN GOODSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 988 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 | 12.5% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 57.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 64.81 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 64.81 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.