Rossendale Demographic

Country: England|Region: North West|District Type: Non-metropolitan District

Latest official statistics for Rossendale

Rossendale is a moderately populated area with small-town density in North West, home to 73,045 residents with a density of 529 people per km². The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 7.3% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 42.2 years (1.5 above) the UK average.

Population73,045▲ 1,083 (1.5%)
Area138 km²
Density529
Median Age42.2+1.5 on UK avg age
Female37,08650.8%
Male35,95949.2%
Births6780.9%
Deaths7481.0%

Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.

Population growth over 10 years: 7.3%
Religion share in Rossendale
Ethnic official statistics in Rossendale
EthnicShare
White
92.4%
Asian
5.5%
Mixed
1.5%
Black
0.2%
Other Group
0.4%
Civil Status latest data in Rossendale
StatusShare
Married
44.5%
Never Married
35.9%
Divorced
10.5%
Widowed
6.5%
Separated
2.6%
Tenure distribution in Rossendale
TenureShare
Owns
67.9%
Private Rented
17%
Social Rented
14.8%
Shared Ownership
0.2%
Rent Free
0.1%
Disability distribution in Rossendale
DisabilityShare
Not Disabled
80%
Disabled Limited
11%
Disabled Lot
9%