Postcode Analysis Hyndburn, North West

CAMBRIDGE STREET, BB6 7BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAMBRIDGE STREET, BB6 7BU.

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Population

375

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Avg Age

33

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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 7BU 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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3/10
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Area Character

BB6 7BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 58% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (33) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 61.3% year-on-year.

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

BB6 7BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cambridge Street, 0.0km from St. Hubert's Road in Great Harwood. Administratively it sits within Netherton ward and the Hyndburn constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hyndburn.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 105 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £91k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 61.3% 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 7BU are sourced from Output Area E00127200 (shared with 14 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 7BU. The average age is 32.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.8%
Asian / British Asian32.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 88,000

14 sales · Mean £ 94,928

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

Crime around BB6 7BU is above average at 105 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 offences166
Anti-social behaviour119
Shoplifting41
Criminal damage and arson29
Other theft25

school Local Schools

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Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School

Good139 pupils0.4 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 pupils0.7 km
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Great Harwood Primary School

Good201 pupils0.7 km
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St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood

Good164 pupils0.7 km
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Clayton-le-Moors All Saints' Church of England Primary School

Good276 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Finch Bakery0.4 km
  • E B Holden0.5 km
  • Sweet Craze0.5 km
  • Hodges Family Butchers0.4 km
  • Premier0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Hackers Bar - Wet Sales Only0.5 km
  • The Chantry - Wet Sales Only0.5 km
  • Cross Axes0.5 km
  • Plough Inn ( Wet Sales Only)0.2 km
  • Tipsy Cow0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Akela Street Food0.4 km
  • Clayton Street Chippy0.3 km
  • Churchfield House0.7 km
  • 'The Beach Hut Play & Party Centre'0.6 km
  • The Park Hotel0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Morrisons0.2 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Holy Cannoli0.4 km
  • Tonis Taste of Italy0.5 km
  • Crunchy Plus Chicken & Pizza Bar Ki Ltd0.2 km
  • Deli Bake0.3 km
  • Mr Chipps0.5 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rishton2.6 km
  • Church & Oswaldtwistle3.8 km
  • Langho3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Mercer Street0.1 km
  • Princess Street0.1 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Mercer Hall0.3 km
  • Tesco0.3 km