Postcode Analysis Hyndburn, North West

WALMSLEY STREET, BB6 7DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALMSLEY STREET, BB6 7DP.

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Population

230

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Avg Age

40

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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 7DP 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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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BB6 7DP — age 40, 42% ownership, 52% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

home £71,750 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BB6 7DP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Walmsley Street, 0.4km from St. Hubert's Road in Great Harwood. Administratively it sits within Netherton ward and the Hyndburn constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 £71k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 7DP are sourced from Output Area E00127199 (shared with 11 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 7DP. 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

White / British79.7%
Asian / British Asian19.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 62,000

9 sales · Mean £ 67,611

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

Crime around BB6 7DP 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.

Violence and sexual offences204
Anti-social behaviour120
Criminal damage and arson32
Public order22
Other theft20

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 pupils0.4 km
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St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood

Good164 pupils0.4 km
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Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Requires Improvement210 pupils0.6 km
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St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood

Good160 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Brie Mine UK0.2 km
  • Great Harwood Filling Station0.5 km
  • Finch Bakery0.2 km
  • Fresh off the Hook0.3 km
  • M&S Newsagents0.1 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Commercial Hotel - Wet Sales Only0.3 km
  • Hackers Bar - Wet Sales Only0.2 km
  • Plough Inn ( Wet Sales Only)0.3 km
  • Tipsy Cow0.3 km
  • The Chantry - Wet Sales Only0.2 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Spoilt 4 Choice0.2 km
  • Chai Guys Hyndburn0.3 km
  • Otto Cafe Bistro ltd0.3 km
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd - Tesco Cafe0.5 km
  • Akela Street Food0.2 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Ali's Chicken Village0.2 km
  • The Chicken Shop0.2 km
  • Lucky Rain0.2 km
  • Megna Indian Takeaway0.3 km
  • Queen Spicy Chef0.3 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Morrisons0.3 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
  • Towngate0.2 km
  • Towngate0.2 km
  • Holgate Street0.2 km