Major Street, Crawshawbooth, Rossendale, BB4 8NY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB4 8NY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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	50.8%	48.8%	-2.0%	51.0%	-2.2%
Male	49.2%	51.2%	2.0%	49.0%	2.2%

Partnership Status

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	37.4%	39.4%	2.0%	37.9%	1.5%
Married: Opposite sex	42.7%	38.2%	-4.5%	44.2%	-6.0%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.1%	1.5%
Separated	5.7%	1.2%	-4.5%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	8.5%	10.6%	2.1%	9.1%	1.5%
Widowed	5.7%	8.1%	2.4%	6.1%	2.0%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	47.6%	42.3%	-5.3%	48.4%	-6.1%
Good health	41.3%	42.7%	1.4%	33.6%	9.1%
Fair health	8.7%	9.6%	0.9%	12.7%	-3.1%
Bad health	1.6%	5%	3.4%	4.0%	1.0%
Very bad health	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15.2%	14.9%	-0.3%	18.2%	-3.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.4%	6.4%	-4.0%	9.6%	-3.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22.7%	19.7%	-3.0%	13.4%	6.3%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	5.2%	1.4%	5.3%	-0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.7%	20.5%	5.8%	16.9%	3.6%
Degree or Similar	30.3%	30.9%	0.6%	33.8%	-2.9%
Other	2.8%	2.4%	-0.4%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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%	2.5%	2.5%	1.1%	1.4%
Indian	2.8%	1.8%	-1.0%	3.1%	-1.3%
Pakistani	1.6%	1.4%	-0.2%	2.7%	-1.3%
Other Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	94.9%	91.8%	-3.1%	81.4%	10.4%
Arab	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.9% 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	96.1%	93.9%	-2.2%	83.2%	10.7%
European Union	0.4%	2.1%	1.7%	6.1%	-4.0%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	2.4%	2.9%	0.5%	5.6%	-2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.1%	93.6%	-2.5%	83.2%	10.4%
10+ Years	0.8%	4.3%	3.5%	9.8%	-5.5%
5-10 Years	1.6%	0.4%	-1.2%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.8%	1.8%	1.0%	1.9%	-0.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.7%	76.7%	8.0%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Middle East	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	12.8%	13.5%	-0.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.2%	37.2%	-2.0%
Christian	50.5%	46.2%	4.3%
Buddhist	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Jewish	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%
Muslim	6%	6.5%	-0.5%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is Major Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Major Street was 153.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 199.7% higher than the Goodshaw & Cribden average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Major Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Goodshaw & Cribden and the 40th highest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.2%.

🔎 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 8NY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Major Street are based on 38 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 Major Street, Crawshawbooth, Rossendale, BB4 8NY

Estimated Average Property Prices for BB4 8NY

Average Price
£164,769

Semi-Detached
£134,400

Terraced
£166,938

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Major Street

Average Price
£163,858

Semi-Detached
£148,874

Terraced
£169,210

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Major Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
30 Major Street, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£107,500	2019-10-21	£153,762
28 Major Street, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£80,000	2017-07-04	£131,474
18 Major Street, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£80,000	2015-12-22	£137,807
9 Major Street, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£118,000	2015-12-22	£203,266
23 Major Street, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£63,250	2014-08-15	£111,929

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BB4 8NY

Employment

BB4 8NY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 Employee	104
Retired	40
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	23
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Unemployed	8
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Human health and social work activities	25
Manufacturing	22
Accommodation and food service activities	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Education	11
Construction	10
Other	9
Transport and storage	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Information and communication	6
Financial and insurance activities	2

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	3,205 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Staghills Nursery School Top Barn Lane , Newchurch BB4 7UE	4out of 4	3,751 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Crawshawbooth Primary School Burnley Road , Crawshawbooth BB4 8AN	3out of 4	534 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School Calder Road , BB4 8HW	3out of 4	1,928 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	2,398 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	2,437 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Water Primary School Burnley Road East , Water BB4 9PX	3out of 4	3,092 yd	Community 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	1,920 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	3,585 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, Rossendale Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6SJ	- not rated	3,585 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Glen Road , BB4 7BJ	1out of 4	4,641 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Glen Road , Waterfoot BB4 7BJ	- not rated	4,641 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Leabrook School Burnley Road , Rawtenstall BB4 8HY	- not rated	1,677 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Moorlands View School Manchester Road , Dunnockshaw BB11 5PQ	- not rated	2,982 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Belmont Special School Haslingden Road , BB4 6RX	- not rated	3,088 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Belmont School Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6RX	- not rated	3,088 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rossendale Education Centre Baltic House , 30 Burnley Road East BB4 9LB	- not rated	3,364 yd	Other independent 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	Distance
Roast	611 Burnley Road, Crawshawbooth	82 yd
Lizzies Bar	617 Burnley Road, Crawshawbooth	90 yd
Crawshawbooth Community Centre	6 Adelaide Street, Crawshawbooth	139 yd
The Corner	582 Burnley Road, Rawtenstall	150 yd
The Indian Harvest	612 Burnley Road, Rawtenstall	150 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Thyme Wine And Cocktail Bar	564 Burnley Road, Crawshawbooth		116 yd
The Black Dog	591 Burnley Road, Rawtenstall		166 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kays Food Ltd	609 Burnley Road, Crawshawbooth	81 yd
Fry's Fish And Chips	554 Burnley Road, Crawshawbooth	150 yd
SweeTeas Bubble Tea	612 Burnley Road, Crawshawbooth	190 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Crawshawbooth Primary School BURNLEY ROAD	grass pitches	540 yd

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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	65.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	119.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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