BB6 7EA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Waverledge Street, 0.3km 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 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £88k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BB6 7EA are sourced from Output Area E00127205 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WAVERLEDGE STREET, BB6 7EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAVERLEDGE STREET, BB6 7EA.
320
34
£ 36,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB6 7EA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
BB6 7EA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 59% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 7EA. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 82,000
1 sales · Mean £ 82,000
Terraced
£ 95,000
1 sales · Mean £ 95,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB6 7EA is moderate at 70 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
The Hyndburn Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Finch Bakery0.4 km
- Brie Mine UK0.4 km
- Great Harwood Filling Station0.8 km
- E B Holden0.4 km
- Sweet Craze0.4 km
- + 11 more
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 Axes0.4 km
- Plough Inn ( Wet Sales Only)0.6 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Ali's Chicken Village0.4 km
- The Chicken Shop0.4 km
- Holy Cannoli0.4 km
- Tonis Taste of Italy0.2 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Spoilt 4 Choice0.4 km
- Akela Street Food0.4 km
- Clayton Street Chippy0.5 km
- Churchfield House0.8 km
- Towngate Cafe0.2 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rishton2.2 km
- Langho3.5 km
- Church & Oswaldtwistle3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Lord Street0.1 km
- Waverledge Road0.1 km
- St Huberts Road0.3 km
- Holgate Street0.3 km
- Blackburn Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BB67EA · Data under Open Government Licence