BB6 7DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blackburn Road, 0.5km from Waverledge in Great Harwood. Administratively it sits within Overton ward and the Hyndburn constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £114k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BB6 7DE are sourced from Output Area E00127205 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLACKBURN ROAD, BB6 7DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKBURN ROAD, BB6 7DE.
320
34
£ 36,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB6 7DE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BB6 7DE spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB6 7DE. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 60,000
6 sales · Mean £ 73,708
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB6 7DE 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.
school Local Schools
Great Harwood Primary School
St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood
Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School
Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Finch Bakery0.3 km
- Brie Mine UK0.2 km
- Great Harwood Filling Station0.6 km
- E B Holden0.2 km
- Sweet Craze0.2 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Hackers Bar - Wet Sales Only0.2 km
- Commercial Hotel - Wet Sales Only0.2 km
- The Chantry - Wet Sales Only0.2 km
- The Dog and Otter0.9 km
- Cross Axes0.2 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Ali's Chicken Village0.1 km
- The Chicken Shop0.3 km
- Holy Cannoli0.2 km
- Tonis Taste of Italy0.0 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Spoilt 4 Choice0.2 km
- Akela Street Food0.3 km
- Clayton Street Chippy0.3 km
- Churchfield House0.6 km
- 'The Beach Hut Play & Party Centre'0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Limited1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rishton2.4 km
- Langho3.4 km
- Church & Oswaldtwistle4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Blackburn Road0.1 km
- Holgate Street0.1 km
- Towngate0.1 km
- Towngate0.1 km
- Lord Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB67DE · Data under Open Government Licence