Town Pop. 1,774

Living in Edenfield: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Edenfield is 47/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 26/100 versus a median of 60/100. Of the 5 places sharing the BL0 postcode district, Edenfield scores lowest.

The BL0 district averages 52/100, putting Edenfield 5 points below its own postcode area. On schools specifically, Edenfield sits 20 points below the BL0 district figure of 55/100. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BL0 postcode district.

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Edenfield scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
101.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 58 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 54 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 109% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
other 25 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Meadway 23 crimes
  2. 2 Market Place 9 crimes
  3. 3 Gilbert Street 9 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 8.574 · PM2.5 6.403 · PM10 10.469 µg/m³
72
Green Space 80
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
35
2 schools in area · 19 within 4km
2Good
  • Edenfield Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Ramsbottom Stubbins Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
20
A&E departmentsFairfield Hospital4.6 mi
Burnley General Hospital9.4 mi
North Manchester General Hospital10.3 mi
Hospital waitsEast Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs81.3%
Nearest GP surgeryRamsbottom Medical Practice1.6 mi
GP capacity2,825 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
26
Full fibre (FTTP)92.8%
available across Rossendale
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
76.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
76.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 80 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate60.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.3%Unemployed2.4%Retired24.4%Student3.9%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.6%Skilled & technical31.5%Routine & elementary23%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.5%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership72.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
41
Council tax Rossendale · 2026-27
A £1,680
B £1,960
C £2,240
D £2,520
E £3,080
F £3,640
G £4,200
H £5,040
Energy North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
31
Entwistle 4.6 mi
Bromley Cross 5.8 mi
Accrington 6.4 mi
J1 M66 2.9 mi
J2 M66 5.2 mi
J2 M66 5.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £286,000 19
Terraced £240,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£182k £234k £288k £340k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Stubbins 48 0.7 mi away ⇄
Haslingden 53 2.1 mi away ⇄
Ramsbottom 52 2.3 mi away ⇄
Rawtenstall 49 2.8 mi away ⇄
Rising Bridge 47 3.9 mi away ⇄
Edgworth 52 3.9 mi away ⇄
Chapeltown 55 4.5 mi away ⇄
Bacup 40 4.5 mi away ⇄
Bury (Bury) 63 5.3 mi away ⇄
Whitworth 44 5.3 mi away ⇄
Hoddlesden 54 5.5 mi away ⇄
Weir 39 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Edenfield a nice place to live?

Edenfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Edenfield is 47/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Edenfield?

Edenfield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 180 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Edenfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Edenfield are Edenfield Church of England Primary School and Ramsbottom Stubbins Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Edenfield in total.

What are house prices like in Edenfield?

The current median house price in Edenfield is £286,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £240,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 25%.

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Postcode districts in Edenfield

BL0 52 ⇄

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