Postcode Analysis Hyndburn, North West

GRIMSHAW STREET, BB6 7AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRIMSHAW STREET, BB6 7AP.

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Population

247

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BB6 7AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

BB6 7AP is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BB6 7AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Grimshaw Street, 0.2km from St. Hubert's Road in Great Harwood. Administratively it sits within Netherton ward and the Hyndburn constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £93k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for BB6 7AP are sourced from Output Area E00127197 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB6 7AP. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.4%
Asian / British Asian7.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 74,500

16 sales · Mean £ 73,859

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BB6 7AP is moderate at 79 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences201
Anti-social behaviour123
Criminal damage and arson33
Shoplifting30
Other theft28

school Local Schools

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Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School

Good139 pupils0.4 km
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Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Requires Improvement210 pupils0.5 km
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Great Harwood Primary School

Good201 pupils0.6 km
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St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood

Good164 pupils0.6 km
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St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood

Good160 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Finch Bakery0.2 km
  • E B Holden0.3 km
  • Sweet Craze0.3 km
  • Hodges Family Butchers0.2 km
  • Premier0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Hackers Bar - Wet Sales Only0.3 km
  • The Chantry - Wet Sales Only0.3 km
  • The Dog and Otter0.9 km
  • Cross Axes0.3 km
  • Plough Inn ( Wet Sales Only)0.1 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Akela Street Food0.2 km
  • Clayton Street Chippy0.1 km
  • Churchfield House0.5 km
  • 'The Beach Hut Play & Party Centre'0.6 km
  • The Park Hotel0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Morrisons0.1 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Holy Cannoli0.3 km
  • Tonis Taste of Italy0.3 km
  • Crunchy Plus Chicken & Pizza Bar Ki Ltd0.1 km
  • Deli Bake0.2 km
  • Mr Chipps0.3 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rishton2.6 km
  • Langho3.7 km
  • Church & Oswaldtwistle3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Mercer Street0.1 km
  • Mercer Hall0.1 km
  • Mercer Hall0.1 km
  • Princess Street0.2 km
  • Barnmeadow Lane0.2 km