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Living in Stubbins: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stubbins scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 39/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 16/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 5 places in the BL0 postcode district. On transport specifically, Stubbins sits 21 points below the BL0 district figure of 60/100. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: BL0 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
94.5 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 34 crimes
↑ 130% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 25 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Meadway 23 crimes
  2. 2 Gilbert Street 9 crimes
  3. 3 Rawsthorne Avenue 9 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 9.509 · PM2.5 6.944 · PM10 11.105 µg/m³
70
Green Space 82
Parks Ample 14
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
37
2 schools in area · 16 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement
  • Ramsbottom Stubbins Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Peel Brow SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
27
A&E departmentsFairfield Hospital4.4 mi
North Manchester General Hospital10.2 mi
Burnley General Hospital10.4 mi
Hospital waitsEast Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs81.3%
Nearest GP surgeryRamsbottom Medical Practice0.8 mi
GP capacity3,324 patients per GP
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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
16
Full fibre (FTTP)92.8%
available across Rossendale
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
54.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
54.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
36
Employment rate58.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.8%Unemployed2.9%Retired22.5%Student4.3%Other inactive11.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.9%Skilled & technical32.3%Routine & elementary27.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.5%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership62%
Among the most-deprived 32% of areas in England
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
39
Entwistle 4.1 mi
Bromley Cross 5.1 mi
Hall i' th' Wood 5.9 mi
J1 M66 2.4 mi
J2 M66 4.8 mi
J2 M66 5.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Stubbins in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Edenfield 47 0.7 mi away ⇄
Ramsbottom 52 1.6 mi away ⇄
Haslingden 53 2.6 mi away ⇄
Edgworth 52 3.3 mi away ⇄
Rawtenstall 49 3.5 mi away ⇄
Chapeltown 55 3.9 mi away ⇄
Rising Bridge 47 4.4 mi away ⇄
Bury (Bury) 63 4.7 mi away ⇄
Bacup 40 5.2 mi away ⇄
Ainsworth 60 5.3 mi away ⇄
Hoddlesden 54 5.4 mi away ⇄
Whitworth 44 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stubbins a nice place to live?

Stubbins has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stubbins is 48/100, 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 Stubbins?

Stubbins is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 92 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stubbins?

Among the top-rated schools in Stubbins is Ramsbottom Stubbins Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Stubbins in total.

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Postcode districts in Stubbins

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