Glebe Street is in Great Harwood, Blackburn and in Hyndburn district. BB6 7AA is located in the Netherton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hyndburn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Glebe Street, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB6 7DR, BB6 7DP, BB6 7AH, BB6 7AE, BB6 7DJ, BB6 7AD, BB6 7DW, BB6 7AB, BB6 7FH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB6 7AA is primarily male, with 54.3% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 45.7% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 50.2% | 54.3% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BB6 7AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.8% | 52.8% | 13.0% | 37.9% | 14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 26.4% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -17.8% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 15% | 11.6% | -3.4% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 5.2% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41% | 36.4% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -12.0% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 40.9% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 7.3% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 14.1% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 7% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around BB6 7AA this area, 31.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35% | 31.7% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 10.8% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 12.9% | 1.7% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 20.5% | 11.3% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 19.7% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -14.1% |
| Other | 5.8% | 0.4% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 18.1% | 19.5% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 16.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 76.8% | 76% | -0.8% | 81.4% | -5.4% |
In this area, 85.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 85.3% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4.5% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 8.6% | -0.6% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 85% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 1.9% | -7.3% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 76.7% | -7.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 24.2% | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Muslim | 17.9% | 6.5% | 11.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glebe Street was 225.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.1% higher than the Netherton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Glebe Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Netherton and the 42nd highest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 104.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Glebe Street, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2024-07-03 | £66,329 |
| 24 Glebe Street, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2023-06-30 | £74,554 |
| 25 Glebe Street, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £56,000 | 2023-04-05 | £62,978 |
| 26 Glebe Street, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2023-01-20 | £63,360 |
| 31 Glebe Street, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £91,500 | 2022-12-14 | £93,810 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Other | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 4out of 4 | 4,864 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School St John's Street , Great Harwood BB6 7ES | 3out of 4 | 338 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood Rushton Street , BB6 7JQ | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Harwood Primary School Rushton Street , Great Harwood BB6 7JQ | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Ash Street , Great Harwood BB6 7QA | 3out of 4 | 554 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood Harwood Lane , Great Harwood BB6 7SN | 3out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hyndburn Academy Stourton Street , Rishton BB1 4ED | 1out of 4 | 1,829 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School Queen's Road West , BB5 4AY | 3out of 4 | 3,572 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | 3out of 4 | 3,748 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, Billington Elker Lane , Billington BB7 9JA | 4out of 4 | 4,007 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyddings Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3EA | 2out of 4 | 4,892 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswaldtwistle School Union Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DA | 3out of 4 | 4,680 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG | 4out of 4 | 4,943 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamiyah School Willow Street , Little Harwood BB1 5NQ | - not rated | 5,124 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oakhill School Wiswell Lane , Whalley BB7 9AF | - not rated | 5,262 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School 184 Whalley Old Rd , BB1 5NZ | - not rated | 5,307 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Street Chippy | 7-9 Clayton Street, Great Harwood | 168 yd | |
| Towngate Cafe | 15-17 Blackburn Road, Great Harwood | 188 yd | |
| The Brie Mine Bistro | 28 Queen Street, Great Harwood | 195 yd | |
| Mellows Lounge Bar and Restaurant | 12 Queen Street, Great Harwood | 200 yd | |
| Akela Street Food | 28a Queen Street, Great Harwood | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1B Tap (Wet Sales Only) | 1b Glebe Street, Great Harwood | 7 yd | |
| Hackers Bar - Wet Sales Only | 12 Queen Street. Great Harwood | 221 yd | |
| TJ's -The Juniper (Wet Sales Only) | 4 Blackburn Road, Great Harwood | 242 yd | |
| The Chantry - Wet Sales Only | 6-8 Church Street, Great Harwood | 254 yd | |
| The Plough Pub | Queen Street, Great Harwood | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Chippy & Chinese | 70 Glebe Street, Great Harwood | 7 yd | |
| Tonis Taste of Italy | 37 Blackburn Road, Great Harwood | 183 yd | |
| Pizza Dome | 27 Blackburn Road, Great Harwood | 188 yd | |
| Towngate Pizza | 25 Blackburn Road, Great Harwood | 188 yd | |
| Happy Eating | 63 Blackburn Road, Great Harwood | 191 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Queen street, Great Harwood | 281 yd | |
| Tesco | Queen Street, Great Harwood | 481 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 1 Heys Lane, Great Harwood | 897 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer Hall Leisure Centre QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 323 yd |
| St Johns C Of E Primary School (Closed) Nuttall Avenue | grass pitches | 400 yd |
| Great Harwood Primary School RUSHTON STREET | grass pitches | 537 yd |
| Lowerfold Park Lowerfold Road | tennis courts | 694 yd |
| Memorial Park Playing Field Church Lane | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| Our Lady And St Hubert Roman Catholic Primary School HARWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 972 yd |
| The Sportsmans (Great Harwood Town Fc) (Closed) Wood Street | grass pitches | 994 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 8.1% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.