Postcode Analysis Hyndburn, North West

BB6 7DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB6 7DH.

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Population

230

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BB6 7DH 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.

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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BB6 7DH spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (40) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

BB6 7DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Waverledge in Great Harwood. Administratively it sits within Netherton ward and the Hyndburn constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BB6 7DH offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 7DH are sourced from Output Area E00127199 (shared with 11 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 7DH. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.7%
Asian / British Asian19.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
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.

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

Crime around BB6 7DH is moderate at 81 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 offences217
Anti-social behaviour128
Criminal damage and arson32
Public order25
Other theft21

school Local Schools

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Great Harwood Primary School

Good201 pupils0.3 km
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St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood

Good164 pupils0.3 km
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Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School

Good139 pupils0.3 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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St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood

Good160 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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 Axes0.3 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Ali's Chicken Village0.2 km
  • The Chicken Shop0.2 km
  • Holy Cannoli0.2 km
  • Tonis Taste of Italy0.1 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Spoilt 4 Choice0.2 km
  • Akela Street Food0.2 km
  • Clayton Street Chippy0.3 km
  • Churchfield House0.6 km
  • 'The Beach Hut Play & Party Centre'0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Morrisons0.4 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rishton2.4 km
  • Langho3.5 km
  • Church & Oswaldtwistle3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Blackburn Road0.1 km
  • Holgate Street0.1 km
  • Towngate0.1 km
  • Towngate0.1 km
  • Lord Street0.2 km