Postcode Analysis Hyndburn, North West

BLACKBURN ROAD, BB6 7DZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKBURN ROAD, BB6 7DZ.

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Population

368

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BB6 7DZ 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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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

BB6 7DZ has a highly multicultural community character — 62% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 32 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending down 15.4% year-on-year.

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

BB6 7DZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blackburn Road, 0.3km from Waverledge in Great Harwood. Administratively it sits within Netherton ward and the Hyndburn constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BB6 7DZ offers many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hyndburn.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £85k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 15.4% 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 7DZ are sourced from Output Area E00127187 (shared with 4 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 7DZ. The average age is 32.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British35.0%
Asian / British Asian62.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 77,000

17 sales · Mean £ 74,144

Flat

£ 150,000

3 sales · Mean £ 131,666

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

Crime around BB6 7DZ is moderate at 76 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 offences175
Anti-social behaviour124
Criminal damage and arson28
Public order26
Other theft17

school Local Schools

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Great Harwood Primary School

Good201 pupils0.2 km
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St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood

Good164 pupils0.2 km
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Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School

Good139 pupils0.2 km
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Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Requires Improvement210 pupils0.7 km
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St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood

Good160 pupils1.2 km
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The Hyndburn Academy

Good485 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Finch Bakery0.4 km
  • Brie Mine UK0.4 km
  • Great Harwood Filling Station0.7 km
  • E B Holden0.4 km
  • Sweet Craze0.4 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Hackers Bar - Wet Sales Only0.4 km
  • Commercial Hotel - Wet Sales Only0.3 km
  • The Chantry - Wet Sales Only0.4 km
  • Cross Axes0.5 km
  • Plough Inn ( Wet Sales Only)0.5 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Ali's Chicken Village0.3 km
  • The Chicken Shop0.4 km
  • Holy Cannoli0.4 km
  • Tonis Taste of Italy0.2 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Spoilt 4 Choice0.4 km
  • Akela Street Food0.4 km
  • Clayton Street Chippy0.4 km
  • Churchfield House0.8 km
  • Towngate Cafe0.2 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Morrisons0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rishton2.2 km
  • Langho3.5 km
  • Church & Oswaldtwistle3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Lord Street0.0 km
  • Waverledge Road0.1 km
  • St Huberts Road0.2 km
  • Shakespeare Ave0.3 km
  • Shakespeare Ave0.3 km