Poplar Terrace is in Reedsholme, Rossendale and in Rossendale district. BB4 8LU 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 Poplar Terrace, Reedsholme, Rossendale, BB4 8LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB4 8NA, BB4 8LX, BB4 8NT, BB4 8LW, BB4 8ND, BB4 8NQ, BB4 8AL, BB4 8PR, BB4 8PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB4 8LU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51.1% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48% | 48.9% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 8LU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.7% 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 | 21.6% | 23.3% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -14.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.3% | 65.7% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 21.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 6% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (90.6%) 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 | 57.8% | 56.9% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 33.7% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 7.8% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 8LU this area, 5.4% 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 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.3% | 5.4% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 6.9% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 13.5% | -5.5% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 19.3% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.6% | 48.4% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 14.6% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.3% | 90% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 94.6% | 93.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 93.8% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 5.7% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.2% | 76.7% | 18.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 56.2% | 46.2% | 10.0% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poplar Terrace was 20.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.7% lower than the Goodshaw & Cribden average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Poplar Terrace has the 6th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Goodshaw & Cribden and the 17th lowest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Poplar Terrace, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2023-07-17 | £220,765 |
| 9 Poplar Terrace, Rossendale, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2023-02-20 | £213,524 |
| 1 Poplar Terrace, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2022-10-26 | £196,519 |
| 15 Poplar Terrace, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £159,500 | 2020-12-03 | £204,410 |
| 5 Poplar Terrace, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2020-11-26 | £220,652 |
BB4 8LU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 220 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 60 |
| Human health and social work activities | 46 |
| Education | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Nursery School Cedar Avenue , Haslingden BB4 5NH | 3out of 4 | 2,474 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staghills Nursery School Top Barn Lane , Newchurch BB4 7UE | 4out of 4 | 3,458 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 | 1,250 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School Calder Road , BB4 8HW | 3out of 4 | 1,342 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 | 1,727 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 | 1,749 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden Lime Road , Haslingden BB4 5NP | 4out of 4 | 2,569 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 | 1,372 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6SJ | - not rated | 2,834 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslingden High School and Sixth Form Broadway , Haslingden BB4 4EY | 3out of 4 | 4,141 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Glen Road , Waterfoot BB4 7BJ | 4out of 4 | 4,387 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley Leadership Academy Fearns Moss , OL13 0TG | 1out of 4 | 4,652 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 | 2,346 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 | 2,717 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor View School Clod Lane , Haslingden BB4 6LR | 4out of 4 | 3,704 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands View School Manchester Road , Dunnockshaw BB11 5PQ | - not rated | 3,718 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley College Clod Lane , BB4 6LR | - not rated | 3,777 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawshawbooth Methodist Church | Rakefoot Methodist Church, York Street | 584 yd | |
| Julie's Sandwich Shop | 550 Burnley Road, Rawtenstall | 635 yd | |
| Roast | 611 Burnley Road, Crawshawbooth | 766 yd | |
| Lizzies Bar | 617 Burnley Road, Crawshawbooth | 785 yd | |
| The Corner | 582 Burnley Road, Rawtenstall | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Dog | 591 Burnley Road, Rawtenstall | 629 yd | |
| Thyme Wine And Cocktail Bar | 564 Burnley Road, Crawshawbooth | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fry's Fish And Chips | 554 Burnley Road, Crawshawbooth | 647 yd | |
| Kays Food Ltd | 609 Burnley Road, Crawshawbooth | 760 yd | |
| SweeTeas Bubble Tea | 612 Burnley Road, Crawshawbooth | 899 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fairview Recreation Ground BURNLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 555 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.