Craven Street is in Rawtenstall, Rossendale and in Rossendale district. BB4 8SW 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 Craven Street, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4 8SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB4 8SP, BB4 8RP, BB4 8SR, BB4 6RB, BB4 8ST, BB4 8SS, BB4 8SL, BB4 8SX, BB4 8FW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB4 8SW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.9% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.1% | 39.6% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 45.8% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10% | 7.3% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 4% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 49.6% | 48.4% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 30% | 33.3% | 3.3% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 12.8% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.6% | 24.3% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 11.2% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 16.3% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.7% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 21.4% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 19.6% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 8% | 10.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 9.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 87.1% | 77.9% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -3.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 89.5% 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 | 94.2% | 89.5% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 7% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 89.5% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 2% | -4.6% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Muslim | 18.7% | 6.5% | 12.2% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Craven Street was 28.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.7% lower than the Goodshaw & Cribden average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Craven Street has the 8th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Goodshaw & Cribden and the 27th lowest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Craven Street, Rossendale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-08-05 | £255,989 |
| 5 Craven Street, Rossendale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2021-01-18 | £121,113 |
| 11 Craven Street, Rossendale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2019-09-19 | £157,252 |
| 1 Craven Street, Rossendale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2019-05-24 | £242,842 |
| 3 Craven Street, Rossendale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2016-09-30 | £186,522 |
BB4 8SW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,614 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staghills Nursery School Top Barn Lane , Newchurch BB4 7UE | 4out of 4 | 2,607 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall Unity Way , Rawtenstall BB4 8SU | 3out of 4 | 299 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall Haslingden Old Road , Rawtenstall BB4 8RZ | 3out of 4 | 386 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School Calder Road , BB4 8HW | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School Linden Lea , Rawtenstall BB4 6DX | 4out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden Lime Road , Haslingden BB4 5NP | 4out of 4 | 1,565 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 | 1,046 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6SJ | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslingden High School and Sixth Form Broadway , Haslingden BB4 4EY | 3out of 4 | 2,487 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Glen Road , Waterfoot BB4 7BJ | 4out of 4 | 3,478 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley Leadership Academy Fearns Moss , OL13 0TG | 1out of 4 | 3,961 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 | 567 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 | 911 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor View School Clod Lane , Haslingden BB4 6LR | 4out of 4 | 1,933 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley College Clod Lane , BB4 6LR | - not rated | 1,965 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Chambers | St Marys Chambers, Haslingden Road | 233 yd | |
| McDonald's | Haslingden Road, Rawtenstall | 312 yd | |
| Fire Station | Rossendale Fire Station, Bury Road | 328 yd | |
| Ninja Coffee Company Ltd | Cafe, Ski Rossendale | 345 yd | |
| Tiger Lounge | 12 Bury Road, Rawtenstall | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casked Ale House & Ginporium | 14 - 16 Bury Road, Rawtenstall | 367 yd | |
| Blind Tiger | 1 Brook Street, Bury Road | 370 yd | |
| Tiki Tiger | 28 Bury Road, Rawtenstall | 383 yd | |
| The Bees Knees | The Crown, 20 Bacup Road | 475 yd | |
| Hop | 70 Bank Street, Rawtenstall | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy's Chicken | 8 Bury Road, Rawtenstall | 370 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Asda Stores Ltd, Holly Mount Way | 380 yd | |
| Old Man Greenwoods | 7 Bank Street, Rawtenstall | 389 yd | |
| Mimi's | 7 Bacup Road, Rawtenstall | 418 yd | |
| The Cafe Coach | East Lancashire Railway, Bury Road | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Supermarket | Bacup Road, Rawtenstall | 418 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Holly Mount Way, Rawtenstall | 467 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 8, Swanney Lodge Road | 497 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 7, Swanney Lodge Road | 554 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer PLC | Unit 1A, Swanney Lodge Road | 624 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Accrington And Rossendale College (Haslingden Road Campus) (Closed) Haslingden Road | 341 yd | |
| St Marys School HASLINGDEN OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 350 yd |
| Whitaker Park BARNES AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 359 yd |
| New Hall Hey Cricket Ground New Hall Hey Road | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| Kay Street Baptist Church KAY STREET | 571 yd | |
| Ski Rossendale HASLINGDEN OLD ROAD | ski slopes | 586 yd |
| Fit Therapy (Closed) New Hall Hey Road | health and fitness suite | 676 yd |
| Rawtenstall Cricket Club WORSWICK GREEN | grass pitches | 782 yd |
| Riverside Health Club HURSTWOOD COURT HURSTWOOD COURT NEW HALL HEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 819 yd |
| Alder Grange School CALDER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 995 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 | 65.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.63 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.