Booth Crescent is in Waterfoot, Rossendale and in Rossendale district. BB4 9BU 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 Booth Crescent, Waterfoot, Rossendale, BB4 9BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB4 9BX, BB4 9UQ, BB4 9UF, BB4 9BY, BB4 9BT, BB4 9UE, BB4 9UG, BB4 9BS, BB4 9BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB4 9BU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 50.5% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 45.6% | 49.5% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BB4 9BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.9% | 49% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.2% | 36.4% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 8.4% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 5% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 45% | 51% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 28.6% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 14.9% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4.5% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 30.4% | 21.7% | -8.7% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 9.6% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 19.6% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 9.2% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 17.5% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 19.6% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.7% | 98.4% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 98.1% 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 | 97.1% | 98.1% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 98.1% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 26% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.3% | 37.2% | 15.1% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Booth Crescent was 51.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.6% lower than the Britannia & Lee Mill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Booth Crescent has the 7th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Britannia & Lee Mill and the 76th lowest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 150.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 108 Booth Crescent, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2024-11-21 | £131,224 |
| 110 Booth Crescent, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-03-25 | £181,632 |
| 122 Booth Crescent, Rossendale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,660 | 2023-12-13 | £166,407 |
| 89 Booth Crescent, Rossendale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £196,500 | 2022-08-12 | £206,315 |
| 101 Booth Crescent, Rossendale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-07-01 | £211,644 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 1,042 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup Nursery School Cowtoot Lane , OL13 8EF | 4out of 4 | 3,515 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Nursery School Cedar Avenue , Haslingden BB4 5NH | 3out of 4 | 5,262 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 | 389 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Church of England Primary School Ashworth Road , Waterfoot BB4 9JE | 3out of 4 | 870 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 | 966 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School Dark Lane , Newchurch BB4 7UA | 3out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School Booth Road , Stacksteads OL13 0QW | 4out of 4 | 1,615 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 | 313 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Glen Road , Waterfoot BB4 7BJ | 4out of 4 | 417 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alder Grange School Calder Road , Rawtenstall BB4 8HW | 3out of 4 | 3,207 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6SJ | - not rated | 4,534 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 | 4,114 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 | 4,288 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley College Clod Lane , BB4 6LR | - not rated | 4,917 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor View School Clod Lane , Haslingden BB4 6LR | 4out of 4 | 4,975 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CoCo's | 125 Burnley Road East, Waterfoot | 438 yd | |
| Bacup And Rawtenstall Grammar School | Glen Road, Waterfoot | 472 yd | |
| Good As Gold Child Care Centre | Gaghills House, Gaghills Road | 571 yd | |
| The New Millenium Theatre | 69 Burnley Road East, Waterfoot | 647 yd | |
| Frankie May's Cafe | 39 Burnley Road East, Waterfoot | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Olde Boot & Shoe Inn | 58-62 Millar Barn Lane, Waterfoot | 582 yd | |
| Waterfoot Social Club | Waterfoot Working Mens Club, Ashworth Street | 710 yd | |
| Rawtenstall Cricket Club | Bacup Road, Rawtenstall | 738 yd | |
| Hare & Hounds | Hare And Hounds, 391 Newchurch Road | 812 yd | |
| The Boars Head | Boars Head, 69 Church Street | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOODY PANTS | C/O Condale Constrution, Millar Barn Lane | 603 yd | |
| Stuff Yourself | 75 Burnley Road East, Waterfoot | 647 yd | |
| The Cosy Kitchen | 14 West Gardens, Stacksteads | 704 yd | |
| Indian Kitchen | 43 Burnley Road East, Waterfoot | 787 yd | |
| Strawz | Waterfoot Post Office, 29A Burnley Road East | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Late Shop | 695-699 Bacup Road, Waterfoot | 961 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Edgeside Park PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 199 yd |
| Fearns Sports & Leisure Centre FEARNS MOSS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 205 yd |
| Bacup And Rawtenstall Grammar School GLEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 474 yd |
| Perform Centre (Closed) Unit 7-11 Unit 7-11 Hugh Business Park | health and fitness suite | 833 yd |
| The Glen Playing Fields HEYS FARM HEYS FARM ROYDS ROAD | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Waterbarn Ground (Closed) Brandwood Road | grass pitches | 877 yd |
| The Body Temple Gym DALE MILL DALE MILL BURNLEY ROAD EAST | health and fitness suite | 894 yd |
| Rossendale United Football Club (Closed) Dark Lane | grass pitches | 928 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 | 94.0% |
| 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 | 2.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 2.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 6.0% |
| Median download speed | 27.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 25.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39.82 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39.82 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.33 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.