Ivy Grove is in Rossendale and in Rossendale district. BB4 8HF is located in the Longholme 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 Ivy Grove, Rossendale, BB4 8HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB4 8HJ, BB4 8HE, BB4 8JN, BB4 8HL, BB4 8HG, BB4 8HN, BB4 8HD, BB4 8JP, BB4 8EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB4 8HF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 49.8% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50.2% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 28.7% | 35.4% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.4% | 31.3% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 18.5% | 18.2% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| Widowed | 13.8% | 10.1% | -3.7% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
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 | 35.4% | 37.2% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -11.2% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 37.2% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 21.3% | 18.8% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 6.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 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 | 35.9% | 27.1% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 9.5% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 10.6% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 17.1% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 28.6% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 11.7% | 8.8% | -2.9% | 1.1% | 7.7% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 84.6% | 85.4% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 4.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 92.5% | 92.9% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 92.5% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 7.1% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0.4% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 12.1% | 6.5% | 5.6% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ivy Grove was 60.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.2% higher than the Goodshaw & Cribden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ivy Grove has the 26th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Goodshaw & Cribden and the 90th lowest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Ivy Grove, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2023-11-30 | £171,564 |
| 10 Ivy Grove, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2023-11-10 | £114,033 |
| 5 Ivy Grove, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-04-05 | £187,351 |
| 8 Ivy Grove, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-03-18 | £136,394 |
| 5 Ivy Grove, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2018-12-14 | £173,504 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,863 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staghills Nursery School Top Barn Lane , Newchurch BB4 7UE | 4out of 4 | 2,562 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 | 317 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 | 350 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 | 394 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School Linden Lea , Rawtenstall BB4 6DX | 4out of 4 | 1,741 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden Lime Road , Haslingden BB4 5NP | 4out of 4 | 1,868 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 | 514 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6SJ | - not rated | 1,692 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslingden High School and Sixth Form Broadway , Haslingden BB4 4EY | 3out of 4 | 3,063 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Glen Road , Waterfoot BB4 7BJ | 4out of 4 | 3,488 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley Leadership Academy Fearns Moss , OL13 0TG | 1out of 4 | 3,897 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 | 1,503 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor View School Clod Lane , Haslingden BB4 6LR | 4out of 4 | 2,535 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley College Clod Lane , BB4 6LR | - not rated | 2,579 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands View School Manchester Road , Dunnockshaw BB11 5PQ | - not rated | 5,061 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gate Of India | 2 Burnley Road, Rawtenstall | 133 yd | |
| Bumba's Grill | 51 Burnley Road, Rawtenstall | 133 yd | |
| The Little Lancashire Village ( Rawtenstall ) Ltd | Unit 9, The Corn Exchange | 217 yd | |
| St James The Less Parish Centre Luncheon Club | St James The Less Presbytery, Burnley Road | 258 yd | |
| The Whip And Kitten | 8-12 Burnley Road, Rawtenstall | 305 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Lion | White Lion Hotel, 72 Burnley Road | 133 yd | |
| Hop | 70 Bank Street, Rawtenstall | 434 yd | |
| Boho | 63A Bank Street, Rawtenstall | 570 yd | |
| Northern Whisper Brewing Co. Ltd | 18 Newchurch Road, Rawtenstall | 576 yd | |
| Rawtenstall Conservative Club | Grange Crescent, Rawtenstall | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heng Ju | 47 Burnley Road, Rawtenstall | 133 yd | |
| SPICE MASTER NW LTD | 4 Burnley Road, Rawtenstall | 133 yd | |
| Subway Rossendale | Holmefield Service Station, Burnley Road | 133 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Asda Stores Ltd, Holly Mount Way | 481 yd | |
| Fresh | 89 Bank Street, Rawtenstall | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Holly Mount Way, Rawtenstall | 387 yd | |
| Lidl Supermarket | Bacup Road, Rawtenstall | 788 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys School HASLINGDEN OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 294 yd |
| Alder Grange School CALDER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 426 yd |
| Kay Street Baptist Church KAY STREET | 694 yd | |
| Rawtenstall Cricket Club WORSWICK GREEN | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Whitaker Park BARNES AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 867 yd |
| Fairview Recreation Ground BURNLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 868 yd |
| Ski Rossendale HASLINGDEN OLD ROAD | ski slopes | 887 yd |
| Accrington And Rossendale College (Haslingden Road Campus) (Closed) Haslingden Road | 947 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 41.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.29 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.