Gladstone Buildings is in Rossendale and in Rossendale district. BB4 8SE 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 Gladstone Buildings, Rossendale, BB4 8SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB4 8SD, BB4 8SB, BB4 8EG, BB4 8JW, BB4 7QZ, BB4 7RP, BB4 7RQ, BB4 7SL, BB4 8HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB4 8SE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 47% | 49.4% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 53% | 50.6% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 37.3% | 36.7% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 47.8% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 9.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 42.5% | 46.4% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 28.8% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 16.7% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5.2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 | 28.6% | 27% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 14.5% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 11.3% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 14.5% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 25.8% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 21.6% | 26.8% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 25.7% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 8.9% | 15.1% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 12.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 4.2% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 65.7% | 47.6% | -18.1% | 81.4% | -33.8% |
| Other | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 76.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.8% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14% | 19.9% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 14.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.4% | 76.8% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 14.5% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 4.2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 3% | -5.6% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 5.4% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.3% | 37.2% | -11.9% |
| Christian | 20.8% | 46.2% | -25.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 47% | 6.5% | 40.5% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gladstone Buildings was 116.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 126.2% higher than the Goodshaw & Cribden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gladstone Buildings has the 14th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Goodshaw & Cribden and the 66th highest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gladstone Buildings, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2019-11-27 | £118,658 |
| 11 Gladstone Buildings, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2016-09-22 | £138,729 |
| 11 Gladstone Buildings, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2004-09-08 | £115,888 |
| 9 Gladstone Buildings, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £9,500 | 1999-09-24 | £46,912 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Nursery School Cedar Avenue , Haslingden BB4 5NH | 3out of 4 | 2,092 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staghills Nursery School Top Barn Lane , Newchurch BB4 7UE | 4out of 4 | 2,203 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 | 231 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 | 340 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 | 460 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughfold Primary School Peel Street , Cloughfold BB4 7LJ | - not rated | 1,386 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School Linden Lea , Rawtenstall BB4 6DX | - not rated | 1,457 yd | Community 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 | 517 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 | 1,706 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, Rossendale Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6SJ | - not rated | 1,706 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslingden High School and Sixth Form Broadway , Haslingden BB4 4EY | 3out of 4 | 3,055 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Glen Road , BB4 7BJ | 1out of 4 | 3,118 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leabrook School Burnley Road , Rawtenstall BB4 8HY | - not rated | 751 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Special School Haslingden Road , BB4 6RX | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont School Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6RX | - not rated | 1,142 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 | 1,482 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple House School 546-548 Manchester Road , Haslingden BB4 6LN | - not rated | 2,326 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Whip And Kitten | 8-12 Burnley Road, Rawtenstall | 38 yd | |
| Asda Cafe (Compass Group (Eurest)) | Holly Mount Way, Rawtenstall | 71 yd | |
| The Little Lancashire Village ( Rawtenstall ) Ltd | Unit 9, The Corn Exchange | 114 yd | |
| Siphon Espresso And Brew Bar | 91 Bank Street, Rawtenstall | 154 yd | |
| LA TURKA BAR & BISTRO | 85 - 87 Bank Street, Rawtenstall | 166 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop | 70 Bank Street, Rawtenstall | 115 yd | |
| White Lion | White Lion Hotel, 72 Burnley Road | 210 yd | |
| Boho | 63A Bank Street, Rawtenstall | 250 yd | |
| Rawtenstall Conservative Club | Grange Crescent, Rawtenstall | 319 yd | |
| Northern Whisper Brewing Co. Ltd | 18 Newchurch Road, Rawtenstall | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily | Asda Stores Ltd, Holly Mount Way | 189 yd | |
| Heng Ju | 47 Burnley Road, Rawtenstall | 210 yd | |
| SPICE MASTER NW LTD | 4 Burnley Road, Rawtenstall | 210 yd | |
| Subway Rossendale | Holmefield Service Station, Burnley Road | 210 yd | |
| Fresh | 89 Bank Street, Rawtenstall | 210 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Holly Mount Way, Rawtenstall | 71 yd | |
| Lidl Supermarket | Bacup Road, Rawtenstall | 495 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 8, Swanney Lodge Road | 972 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 7, Swanney Lodge Road | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys School HASLINGDEN OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 231 yd |
| Kay Street Baptist Church KAY STREET | 373 yd | |
| Alder Grange School CALDER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 515 yd |
| Rawtenstall Cricket Club WORSWICK GREEN | grass pitches | 522 yd |
| Accrington And Rossendale College (Haslingden Road Campus) (Closed) Haslingden Road | 730 yd | |
| Whitaker Park BARNES AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 829 yd |
| Marl Pits Leisure Centre NEWCHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 907 yd |
| Ski Rossendale HASLINGDEN OLD ROAD | ski slopes | 955 yd |
| New Hall Hey Cricket Ground New Hall Hey Road | grass pitches | 973 yd |
| Marl Pits Track Newchurch Road | athletics tracks | 1,014 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.