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Greave Close is in Constable Lee, Rossendale and in Rossendale district. BB4 8JT is located in the Goodshaw & Cribden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rossendale and Darwen. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.

StreetScan combines information about Greave Close, Constable Lee, Rossendale, BB4 8JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BB4 8LB, BB4 8JU, BB4 8JX, BB4 8UP, BB4 8UT, BB4 8JS, BB4 8UR, BB4 8EN, BB4 8TF.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB4 8JT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.9%50.6%-2.3% 51.0% -0.4%
Male47.1%49.4%2.3% 49.0% 0.4%

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 8JT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.3% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single21.3%21.2%-0.1% 37.9% -16.7%
Married: Opposite sex68.8%64.3%-4.5% 44.2% 20.1%
Married: Same sex0%0.8%0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Separated1.2%1.7%0.5% 2.2% -0.5%
Divorced5.9%6.6%0.7% 9.1% -2.5%
Widowed2.8%5.4%2.6% 6.1% -0.7%

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 (86.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health55.6%53.7%-1.9% 48.4% 5.3%
Good health32.2%33.2%1.0% 33.6% -0.4%
Fair health9.4%10.2%0.8% 12.7% -2.5%
Bad health2.4%2.9%0.5% 4.0% -1.1%
Very bad health0.3%0%-0.3% 1.2% -1.2%

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.

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 45.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications11.1%10.8%-0.3% 18.2% -7.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 12.6%8.3%-4.3% 9.6% -1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14.6%13.7%-0.9% 13.4% 0.3%
Apprenticeship3.6%4.6%1.0% 5.3% -0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels16.6%15.8%-0.8% 16.9% -1.1%
Degree or Similar39.1%45.6%6.5% 33.8% 11.8%
Other2.4%1.2%-1.2% 2.8% -1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi5.2%0.3%-4.9% 1.1% -0.8%
Chinese0%1.6%1.6% 0.7% 0.9%
Pakistani1.8%0.3%-1.5% 2.7% -2.4%
Other Asian0.9%1%0.1% 1.6% -0.6%
Mixed White and Asian0.3%0%-0.3% 0.8% -0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other0.6%1%0.4% 0.8% 0.2%
White90.9%94.6%3.7% 81.4% 13.2%
Other0%1.3%1.3% 1.6% -0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom96.4%94.2%-2.2% 83.2% 11.0%
European Union0.6%2.6%2.0% 6.1% -3.5%
Rest of Europe0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
Middle East and Asia3%1.9%-1.1% 5.6% -3.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean0%1%1.0% 1.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK94.5%93.9%-0.6% 83.2% 10.7%
10+ Years0%2.9%2.9% 9.8% -6.9%
5-10 Years0.6%0.6%0.0% 2.9% -2.3%
2-5 Years0.6%0.3%-0.3% 2.2% -1.9%
Less than 2 years4.3%2.2%-2.1% 1.9% 0.3%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom90.4% 76.7% 13.7%
Ireland1.6% 0.6% 1.0%
Germany0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Romania0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Other EU countries0.3% 1.5% -1.2%
Other Europe0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
No passport held6.8% 13.5% -6.7%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion32.9% 37.2% -4.3%
Christian61% 46.2% 14.8%
Buddhist1.3% 0.5% 0.8%
Hindu0.3% 1.7% -1.4%
Muslim1% 6.5% -5.5%
Other religion0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Not answered2.9% 6.0% -3.1%

Safety

Is Greave Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greave Close was 9.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.8% lower than the Goodshaw & Cribden average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Greave Close has the lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Goodshaw & Cribden and the 2nd lowest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.1%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£46,200
Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in BB4 8JT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Greave Close are based on 49 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 Greave Close, Constable Lee, Rossendale, BB4 8JT

Estimated Average Property Prices for BB4 8JT

Average Price
£261,561
Semi-Detached
£254,757
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£280,850
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£564

Estimated Average Property Prices for Greave Close

Average Price
£269,976
Semi-Detached
£280,445
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£272,120
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£554

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Greave CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
17 Greave Close, Rossendale, Lancashire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£260,0002024-11-08 £263,583
43 Greave Close, Rossendale, Lancashire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£265,0002024-02-23 £275,986
47 Greave Close, Rossendale, Lancashire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£240,0002023-03-08 £264,668
45 Greave Close, Rossendale, Lancashire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£245,0002022-02-18 £280,389
29 Greave Close, Rossendale, Lancashire
Detached, an established residential building
£290,0002021-09-30 £329,305
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BB4 8JT

Employment

BB4 8JT 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee95
Retired70
Part-Time Employee37
Self-Employed21
Student (economically inactive)10
Looking after home or family4
Other3
Long-Term Sick or disabled2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1
Unemployed0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles40
Education30
Human health and social work activities27
Manufacturing23
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security12
Professional, scientific and technical activities11
Information and communication9
Construction7
Other6
Administrative and support service activities6
Financial and insurance activities5
Real estate activities5
Accommodation and food service activities4
Transport and storage3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hillside Nursery School
Cedar Avenue , Haslingden BB4 5NH
3out of 4 2,143 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Staghills Nursery School
Top Barn Lane , Newchurch BB4 7UE
4out of 4 2,650 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Calder Road , BB4 8HW
3out of 4 373 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall
Haslingden Old Road , Rawtenstall BB4 8RZ
3out of 4 779 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 4 829 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Crawshawbooth Primary School
Burnley Road , Crawshawbooth BB4 8AN
3out of 4 2,154 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden
Lime Road , Haslingden BB4 5NP
4out of 4 2,180 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 4 441 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6SJ
- not rated 2,135 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Haslingden High School and Sixth Form
Broadway , Haslingden BB4 4EY
3out of 4 3,503 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School
Glen Road , Waterfoot BB4 7BJ
4out of 4 3,590 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Valley Leadership Academy
Fearns Moss , OL13 0TG
1out of 4 3,937 yd Academy sponsor led 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 1,581 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 1,961 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Tor View School
Clod Lane , Haslingden BB4 6LR
4out of 4 2,992 yd Academy special converter No Mixed More About School
Valley College
Clod Lane , BB4 6LR
- not rated 3,042 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Moorlands View School
Manchester Road , Dunnockshaw BB11 5PQ
- not rated 4,587 yd Other independent 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 Food hygiene rating Distance
Alder Grange Community & Technology School (Kitchen)Calder Road, Constable Lee301 yd
St James The Less Parish Centre Luncheon ClubSt James The Less Presbytery, Burnley Road309 yd
Gate Of India2 Burnley Road, Rawtenstall531 yd
Bumba's Grill51 Burnley Road, Rawtenstall531 yd
The Little Lancashire Village ( Rawtenstall ) LtdUnit 9, The Corn Exchange620 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
White LionWhite Lion Hotel, 72 Burnley Road531 yd
Hop70 Bank Street, Rawtenstall821 yd
Northern Whisper Brewing Co. Ltd18 Newchurch Road, Rawtenstall841 yd
Boho63A Bank Street, Rawtenstall945 yd
Rawtenstall Conservative ClubGrange Crescent, Rawtenstall1,029 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Heng Ju47 Burnley Road, Rawtenstall531 yd
SPICE MASTER NW LTD4 Burnley Road, Rawtenstall531 yd
Subway RossendaleHolmefield Service Station, Burnley Road531 yd
Crumb20 Newchurch Road, Rawtenstall841 yd
Pizza BoxRawtenstall Market Hall, Newchurch Road841 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Asda Stores LtdHolly Mount Way, Rawtenstall803 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Alder Grange School
CALDER ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite352 yd
Fairview Recreation Ground
BURNLEY ROAD
grass pitches507 yd
St Marys School
HASLINGDEN OLD ROAD
grass pitches773 yd
Kay Street Baptist Church
KAY STREET
1,075 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed191.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed19.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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