BB6 7DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Greaves Street, 0.3km from Waverledge in Great Harwood. Administratively it sits within Netherton ward and the Hyndburn constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BB6 7DY offers many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hyndburn.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £58k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 54.0% 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 7DY are sourced from Output Area E00127187 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREAVES STREET, BB6 7DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAVES STREET, BB6 7DY.
368
32
£ 36,200 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB6 7DY 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
Cultural diversity defines BB6 7DY — 62% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 32 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending down 54.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB6 7DY. The average age is 32.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 54,250
12 sales · Mean £ 58,412
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB6 7DY is moderate at 77 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 Station0.7 km
- E B Holden0.4 km
- Sweet Craze0.3 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Hackers Bar - Wet Sales Only0.3 km
- Commercial Hotel - Wet Sales Only0.3 km
- The Chantry - Wet Sales Only0.3 km
- Cross Axes0.4 km
- Plough Inn ( Wet Sales Only)0.5 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Ali's Chicken Village0.3 km
- The Chicken Shop0.4 km
- Holy Cannoli0.3 km
- Tonis Taste of Italy0.2 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Spoilt 4 Choice0.4 km
- Akela Street Food0.4 km
- Clayton Street Chippy0.4 km
- Churchfield House0.8 km
- 'The Beach Hut Play & Party Centre'1.0 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rishton2.3 km
- Langho3.5 km
- Church & Oswaldtwistle3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Lord Street0.1 km
- Waverledge Road0.1 km
- St Huberts Road0.2 km
- Blackburn Road0.2 km
- Holgate Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB67DY · Data under Open Government Licence