Hey Head Avenue is in Rossendale and in Rossendale district. BB4 9BS is located in the Whitewell & Stacksteads 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 Hey Head Avenue, Rossendale, BB4 9BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB4 9BZ, BB4 9BT, BB4 9BX, BB4 9BU, OL13 0TH, BB4 9UQ, BB4 9BP, BB4 9BY, BB4 9BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB4 9BS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 52.3% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 47.6% | 47.7% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 29.3% | 32.6% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 49.3% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 8.3% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 8% | 0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.6% | 50.1% | 8.5% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 27.2% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 16.3% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.2% | 17.4% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 8% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 14.9% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 17.4% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.8% | 34.7% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.1% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.4% | 94.8% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 98.8% | 95.7% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 96.3% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 50.1% | 46.2% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hey Head Avenue was 169.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 124.1% higher than the Britannia & Lee Mill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hey Head Avenue has the 13th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Britannia & Lee Mill and the 39th highest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Hey Head Avenue, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2021-06-11 | £160,084 |
| 2 Hey Head Avenue, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2007-11-30 | £367,221 |
| 9 Hey Head Avenue, Rossendale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £49,000 | 2007-04-13 | £81,141 |
| 3 Hey Head Avenue, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2007-04-10 | £177,934 |
| 2 Hey Head Avenue, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £261,500 | 2005-12-22 | £414,723 |
BB4 9BS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staghills Nursery School Top Barn Lane , Newchurch BB4 7UE | 4out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup Nursery School Cowtoot Lane , OL13 8EF | 4out of 4 | 3,572 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Nursery School Cedar Avenue , Haslingden BB4 5NH | 3out of 4 | 5,338 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfoot Primary School Wolfenden Green , Waterfoot BB4 9DA | 3out of 4 | 205 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School Dark Lane , Newchurch BB4 7UA | 3out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Church of England Primary School Ashworth Road , Waterfoot BB4 9JE | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Newchurch St Peter's Road , Newchurch BB4 9EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School Booth Road , Stacksteads OL13 0QW | 4out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Valley Leadership Academy Fearns Moss , OL13 0TG | 1out of 4 | 303 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Glen Road , Waterfoot BB4 7BJ | 4out of 4 | 317 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alder Grange School Calder Road , Rawtenstall BB4 8HW | 3out of 4 | 3,337 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6SJ | - not rated | 4,579 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,177 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 | 4,334 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley College Clod Lane , BB4 6LR | - not rated | 4,922 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor View School Clod Lane , Haslingden BB4 6LR | 4out of 4 | 4,986 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacup And Rawtenstall Grammar School | Glen Road, Waterfoot | 410 yd | |
| Good As Gold Child Care Centre | Gaghills House, Gaghills Road | 584 yd | |
| CoCo's | 125 Burnley Road East, Waterfoot | 589 yd | |
| The New Millenium Theatre | 69 Burnley Road East, Waterfoot | 693 yd | |
| Waterfoot Yard | Bridge End Cafe, Bridge End House | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Olde Boot & Shoe Inn | 58-62 Millar Barn Lane, Waterfoot | 548 yd | |
| Waterfoot Social Club | Waterfoot Working Mens Club, Ashworth Street | 626 yd | |
| Rawtenstall Cricket Club | Bacup Road, Rawtenstall | 654 yd | |
| Hare & Hounds | Hare And Hounds, 391 Newchurch Road | 684 yd | |
| Kimberley Workings Mens Club | Kimberley Working Mens Club, Royds Road | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cosy Kitchen | 14 West Gardens, Stacksteads | 547 yd | |
| FOODY PANTS | C/O Condale Constrution, Millar Barn Lane | 560 yd | |
| Stuff Yourself | 75 Burnley Road East, Waterfoot | 693 yd | |
| Indian Kitchen | 43 Burnley Road East, Waterfoot | 774 yd | |
| Strawz | Waterfoot Post Office, 29A Burnley Road East | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Late Shop | 695-699 Bacup Road, Waterfoot | 922 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fearns Sports & Leisure Centre FEARNS MOSS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 234 yd |
| Edgeside Park PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 407 yd |
| Bacup And Rawtenstall Grammar School GLEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 410 yd |
| The Glen Playing Fields HEYS FARM HEYS FARM ROYDS ROAD | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Waterbarn Ground (Closed) Brandwood Road | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Perform Centre (Closed) Unit 7-11 Unit 7-11 Hugh Business Park | health and fitness suite | 732 yd |
| Rossendale United Football Club (Closed) Dark Lane | grass pitches | 984 yd |
| The Body Temple Gym DALE MILL DALE MILL BURNLEY ROAD EAST | health and fitness suite | 1,080 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 | 83.3% |
| 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 | 16.7% |
| Median download speed | 23.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 38.85 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 38.85 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.82 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.