Postcode Analysis Hyndburn, North West

BARNMEADOW LANE, BB6 7AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARNMEADOW LANE, BB6 7AB.

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Population

210

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BB6 7AB 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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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

BB6 7AB 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 7.1% year-on-year.

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

BB6 7AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Barnmeadow Lane, 0.3km 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 7AB 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. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £72k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 7.1% 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 7AB are sourced from Output Area E00127195 (shared with 12 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 7AB. 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

White / British83.2%
Asian / British Asian13.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 72,000

7 sales · Mean £ 68,142

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

Crime around BB6 7AB 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.

Violence and sexual offences220
Anti-social behaviour134
Criminal damage and arson37
Shoplifting30
Other theft28

school Local Schools

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Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School

Good139 pupils0.3 km
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Great Harwood Primary School

Good201 pupils0.5 km
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St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood

Good164 pupils0.5 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 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Finch Bakery0.1 km
  • E B Holden0.2 km
  • Sweet Craze0.2 km
  • Hodges Family Butchers0.1 km
  • Premier0.6 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Hackers Bar - Wet Sales Only0.2 km
  • The Chantry - Wet Sales Only0.2 km
  • The Dog and Otter0.9 km
  • Cross Axes0.2 km
  • Plough Inn ( Wet Sales Only)0.2 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Akela Street Food0.1 km
  • Clayton Street Chippy0.1 km
  • Churchfield House0.5 km
  • 'The Beach Hut Play & Party Centre'0.7 km
  • The Park Hotel0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Morrisons0.2 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Holy Cannoli0.1 km
  • Tonis Taste of Italy0.2 km
  • Crunchy Plus Chicken & Pizza Bar Ki Ltd0.2 km
  • Deli Bake0.1 km
  • Mr Chipps0.2 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rishton2.5 km
  • Langho3.6 km
  • Church & Oswaldtwistle4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Barnmeadow Lane0.1 km
  • Towngate0.2 km
  • Mercer Hall0.2 km
  • Mercer Hall0.2 km
  • Blackburn Road0.2 km