Heywood Street is in Great Harwood, Blackburn and in Hyndburn district. BB6 7DU 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 Heywood Street, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB6 7DT, BB6 7DS, BB6 7DY, BB6 7ED, BB6 7DJ, BB6 7DX, BB6 7DZ, BB6 7EU, BB6 7DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB6 7DU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 52% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 51.8% | 48% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.8% | 40.1% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 44.6% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 7.1% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 49.6% | 43% | -6.6% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 35.7% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 14% | 14.1% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5.9% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 7DU this area, 32.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.3% | 32.8% | 7.5% | 18.2% | 14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 10.9% | -9.0% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 12.8% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 15.5% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 23% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 8.8% | 2.3% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 50.4% | 60.6% | 10.2% | 2.7% | 57.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 42.5% | 35% | -7.5% | 81.4% | -46.4% |
In this area, 79.3% 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 | 80.5% | 79.3% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.8% | 19.1% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 13.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.5% | 80.2% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 16% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.2% | 0% | -14.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.6% | 37.2% | -21.6% |
| Christian | 15.8% | 46.2% | -30.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 59.3% | 6.5% | 52.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heywood Street was 59.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.8% lower than the Netherton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Heywood Street has the 13th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Netherton and the 83rd lowest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Heywood Street, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2025-03-31 | £75,785 |
| 13 Heywood Street, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2024-10-08 | £78,897 |
| 16 Heywood Street, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £51,000 | 2024-07-10 | £53,695 |
| 16 Heywood Street, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2024-04-26 | £42,927 |
| 28 Heywood Street, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £56,500 | 2023-10-12 | £60,634 |
BB6 7DU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in BB6 7DU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 4out of 4 | 4,767 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 | 263 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood Rushton Street , BB6 7JQ | 3out of 4 | 307 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Harwood Primary School Rushton Street , Great Harwood BB6 7JQ | 3out of 4 | 307 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 | 722 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 | 1,217 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 | 1,639 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 | 3,524 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | 3out of 4 | 3,715 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 | 4,116 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyddings Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3EA | 2out of 4 | 4,774 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 | 4,560 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG | 4out of 4 | 4,791 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamiyah School Willow Street , Little Harwood BB1 5NQ | - not rated | 4,946 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School 184 Whalley Old Rd , BB1 5NZ | - not rated | 5,123 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School 30 Moss Street , BB1 5JT | - not rated | 5,193 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towngate Cafe | 15-17 Blackburn Road, Great Harwood | 201 yd | |
| Clayton Street Chippy | 7-9 Clayton Street, Great Harwood | 359 yd | |
| The Brie Mine Bistro | 28 Queen Street, Great Harwood | 364 yd | |
| Mellows Lounge Bar and Restaurant | 12 Queen Street, Great Harwood | 377 yd | |
| Akela Street Food | 28a Queen Street, Great Harwood | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1B Tap (Wet Sales Only) | 1b Glebe Street, Great Harwood | 193 yd | |
| TJ's -The Juniper (Wet Sales Only) | 4 Blackburn Road, Great Harwood | 329 yd | |
| Hackers Bar - Wet Sales Only | 12 Queen Street. Great Harwood | 341 yd | |
| The Chantry - Wet Sales Only | 6-8 Church Street, Great Harwood | 384 yd | |
| Commercial Hotel - Wet Sales Only | 62 Commercial Road, Great Harwood | 387 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Eating | 63 Blackburn Road, Great Harwood | 158 yd | |
| Royal Chippy & Chinese | 70 Glebe Street, Great Harwood | 193 yd | |
| Pizza Dome | 27 Blackburn Road, Great Harwood | 201 yd | |
| Towngate Pizza | 25 Blackburn Road, Great Harwood | 201 yd | |
| Jalals | 10 Blackburn Road, Great Harwood | 211 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Queen street, Great Harwood | 471 yd | |
| Tesco | Queen Street, Great Harwood | 666 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 1 Heys Lane, Great Harwood | 1,057 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Johns C Of E Primary School (Closed) Nuttall Avenue | grass pitches | 294 yd |
| Great Harwood Primary School RUSHTON STREET | grass pitches | 411 yd |
| Mercer Hall Leisure Centre QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 512 yd |
| Lowerfold Park Lowerfold Road | tennis courts | 838 yd |
| Memorial Park Playing Field Church Lane | grass pitches | 985 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 167.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.94 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.