Hill Street is in Crawshawbooth, Rossendale and in Rossendale district. BB4 8NS 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 Hill Street, Crawshawbooth, Rossendale, BB4 8NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB4 8NU, BB4 8NZ, BB4 8PB, BB4 8NL, BB4 8NY, BB4 8NR, BB4 8NH, BB4 8NX, BB4 8PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB4 8NS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.9% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.1% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 8NS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% 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 | 29.9% | 30% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 52.6% | 5.1% | 44.2% | 8.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 10.3% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 4.2% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 52.4% | 56.7% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 30.4% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 10.4% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 8NS this area, 8.4% 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 44.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.6% | 8.4% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 7.9% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 13.5% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 17.2% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.2% | 44.2% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 10.4% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.8% | 98.9% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 97.4% | 97.8% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 97.8% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hill Street was 43.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.2% lower than the Goodshaw & Cribden average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hill Street has the 19th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Goodshaw & Cribden and the 64th lowest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Hill Street, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-08-03 | £126,218 |
| 1 Hill Street, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-12-13 | £142,396 |
| 28 Hill Street, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2020-11-27 | £142,775 |
| 24 Hill Street, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2019-01-18 | £182,817 |
| 18 Hill Street, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2018-01-19 | £217,945 |
BB4 8NS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,116 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staghills Nursery School Top Barn Lane , Newchurch BB4 7UE | 4out of 4 | 3,776 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 | 577 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School Calder Road , BB4 8HW | 3out of 4 | 1,901 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 | 2,356 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 | 2,391 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School Rising Bridge Road , Rising Bridge BB5 2SW | 3out of 4 | 3,145 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 | 1,900 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6SJ | - not rated | 3,515 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Glen Road , Waterfoot BB4 7BJ | 4out of 4 | 4,673 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslingden High School and Sixth Form Broadway , Haslingden BB4 4EY | 3out of 4 | 4,818 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley Leadership Academy Fearns Moss , OL13 0TG | 1out of 4 | 4,860 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 | 3,024 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Moorlands View School Manchester Road , Dunnockshaw BB11 5PQ | - not rated | 3,040 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 | 3,397 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor View School Clod Lane , Haslingden BB4 6LR | 4out of 4 | 4,385 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley College Clod Lane , BB4 6LR | - not rated | 4,459 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 | 114 yd | |
| Roast | 611 Burnley Road, Crawshawbooth | 133 yd | |
| Lizzies Bar | 617 Burnley Road, Crawshawbooth | 145 yd | |
| Julie's Sandwich Shop | 550 Burnley Road, Rawtenstall | 155 yd | |
| Crawshawbooth Community Centre | 6 Adelaide Street, Crawshawbooth | 190 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thyme Wine And Cocktail Bar | 564 Burnley Road, Crawshawbooth | 136 yd | |
| The Black Dog | 591 Burnley Road, Rawtenstall | 160 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kays Food Ltd | 609 Burnley Road, Crawshawbooth | 130 yd | |
| Fry's Fish And Chips | 554 Burnley Road, Crawshawbooth | 150 yd | |
| SweeTeas Bubble Tea | 612 Burnley Road, Crawshawbooth | 249 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crawshawbooth Primary School BURNLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 598 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| 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 | 134.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.