BB6 7AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ward Street, 0.2km from St. Hubert's Road in Great Harwood. Administratively it sits within Netherton ward and the Hyndburn constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BB6 7AW is residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £59k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 41.5% year-on-year. 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 7AW are sourced from Output Area E00127195 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WARD STREET, BB6 7AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WARD STREET, BB6 7AW.
210
45
£ 36,200 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB6 7AW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BB6 7AW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 28% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (45) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 41.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB6 7AW. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 57,750
14 sales · Mean £ 79,810
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB6 7AW is moderate at 74 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.
school Local Schools
Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School
Great Harwood Primary School
St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood
St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Finch Bakery0.1 km
- E B Holden0.2 km
- Sweet Craze0.3 km
- Hodges Family Butchers0.1 km
- Premier0.7 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Hackers Bar - Wet Sales Only0.3 km
- The Chantry - Wet Sales Only0.3 km
- The Dog and Otter0.8 km
- Cross Axes0.3 km
- Plough Inn ( Wet Sales Only)0.0 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Akela Street Food0.1 km
- Clayton Street Chippy0.1 km
- Churchfield House0.4 km
- 'The Beach Hut Play & Party Centre'0.5 km
- The Park Hotel0.6 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Morrisons0.0 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Holy Cannoli0.2 km
- Tonis Taste of Italy0.3 km
- Crunchy Plus Chicken & Pizza Bar Ki Ltd0.0 km
- Deli Bake0.1 km
- Mr Chipps0.3 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rishton2.7 km
- Langho3.6 km
- Church & Oswaldtwistle4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Mercer Hall0.0 km
- Mercer Hall0.0 km
- Princess Street0.1 km
- Mercer Street0.2 km
- Barnmeadow Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB67AW · Data under Open Government Licence