BB6 7DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lomax Street, 0.4km from Waverledge in Great Harwood. Administratively it sits within Netherton ward and the Hyndburn constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BB6 7DJ offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £62k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 0.7% 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 7DJ are sourced from Output Area E00127199 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOMAX STREET, BB6 7DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOMAX STREET, BB6 7DJ.
230
40
£ 36,200 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB6 7DJ 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.
Area Character
BB6 7DJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 42% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (40) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB6 7DJ. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 60,750
30 sales · Mean £ 62,866
Detached
£ 190,000
1 sales · Mean £ 190,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB6 7DJ is moderate at 71 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 St John's Church of England Primary School
Great Harwood Primary School
St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood
Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Brie Mine UK0.3 km
- Great Harwood Filling Station0.5 km
- Finch Bakery0.3 km
- Fresh off the Hook0.3 km
- M&S Newsagents0.1 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Commercial Hotel - Wet Sales Only0.3 km
- Hackers Bar - Wet Sales Only0.2 km
- Plough Inn ( Wet Sales Only)0.4 km
- Tipsy Cow0.3 km
- The Chantry - Wet Sales Only0.3 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Spoilt 4 Choice0.3 km
- Chai Guys Hyndburn0.4 km
- Otto Cafe Bistro ltd0.3 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd - Tesco Cafe0.5 km
- Akela Street Food0.3 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Ali's Chicken Village0.2 km
- The Chicken Shop0.3 km
- Lucky Rain0.1 km
- Megna Indian Takeaway0.4 km
- Queen Spicy Chef0.3 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rishton2.4 km
- Langho3.6 km
- Church & Oswaldtwistle3.9 km
Bus Stops
- St Huberts Road0.1 km
- Blackburn Road0.2 km
- Lord Street0.2 km
- Holgate Street0.2 km
- Towngate0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB67DJ · Data under Open Government Licence