Bank Top is in Lumb, Rossendale and in Rossendale district. BB4 9NF 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 Bank Top, Lumb, Rossendale, BB4 9NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB4 9NF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 52.6% | 53.7% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 47.4% | 46.3% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 | 30% | 31.4% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 37.7% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 4.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 18.4% | 6.0% | 9.1% | 9.3% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 6.3% | -4.8% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 38.1% | 42.9% | 4.8% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 35.1% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 20.2% | 13.9% | -6.3% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 | 28.1% | 23.8% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 10.2% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 11.7% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 10.2% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 16.5% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.8% | 27.2% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 4.6% | 0.5% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.2% | 96.9% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 96.8% | 95.2% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 94.8% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bank Top was 43.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.0% lower than the Goodshaw & Cribden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bank Top has the 20th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Goodshaw & Cribden and the 66th lowest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Top Gables Bank Top, Rossendale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £629,000 | 2021-01-29 | £805,808 |
| Bank Top Farm Bank Top, Rossendale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2020-02-14 | £672,971 |
| Bank Top Farm Bank Top, Rossendale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £396,500 | 2015-04-13 | £750,726 |
| Far Bank Top Farm Bank Top, Rossendale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2010-06-04 | £829,451 |
| Bank Top Gables Bank Top, Rossendale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £499,950 | 2006-12-06 | £848,350 |
BB4 9NF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BB4 9NF 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staghills Nursery School Top Barn Lane , Newchurch BB4 7UE | 4out of 4 | 2,916 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup Nursery School Cowtoot Lane , OL13 8EF | 4out of 4 | 4,362 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Nursery School Cedar Avenue , Haslingden BB4 5NH | 3out of 4 | 4,909 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Primary School Burnley Road East , Water BB4 9PX | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Church of England Primary School Ashworth Road , Waterfoot BB4 9JE | 3out of 4 | 2,364 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crawshawbooth Primary School Burnley Road , Crawshawbooth BB4 8AN | 3out of 4 | 2,415 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Newchurch St Peter's Road , Newchurch BB4 9EZ | 4out of 4 | 2,728 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 | 2,776 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 2,669 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley Leadership Academy Fearns Moss , OL13 0TG | 1out of 4 | 3,380 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Glen Road , Waterfoot BB4 7BJ | 4out of 4 | 3,498 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6SJ | - not rated | 4,831 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorlands View School Manchester Road , Dunnockshaw BB11 5PQ | - not rated | 3,491 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont School Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6RX | - not rated | 4,260 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 | 4,620 yd | Community 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 Water Trough | 1095 Burnley Road East, Waterfoot | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hargreaves Arms Pub & Restaurant | Hargreaves Arms, 910 Burnley Road East | 443 yd | |
| The Commercial Hotel | Commercial Inn, 1085 Burnley Road East | 902 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lumb Millennium Green PEERS CLOUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 412 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.