Meadow Street is in Great Harwood, Blackburn and in Hyndburn district. BB6 7EF 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 Meadow Street, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB6 7EW, BB6 7EE, BB6 7EQ, BB6 7AF, BB6 7ET, BB6 7EH, BB6 7EG, BB6 7EJ, BB6 7DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB6 7EF has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.3% of the population 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 | 52.3% | 59.3% | 7.0% | 51.0% | 8.3% |
| Male | 47.7% | 40.7% | -7.0% | 49.0% | -8.3% |
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 | 41.7% | 37.3% | -4.4% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 37.3% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 13.6% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 8.5% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.9% | 40.3% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 30.5% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 19% | 18.1% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 6.6% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
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 7EF this area, 28.8% 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 | 30.8% | 28.8% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 7.3% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 14.1% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 6.2% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 15.8% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 27.7% | 11.6% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 9% | 0% | -9.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.3% | 94.2% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
In this area, 96.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95% | 96.4% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 95.6% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 29.5% | 13.5% | 16.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Street was 176.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.9% higher than the Netherton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meadow Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Netherton and the 66th highest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.0%.

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 Meadow Street, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2024-08-28 | £79,640 |
| 4 Meadow Street, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-02-06 | £84,819 |
| 11 Meadow Street, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £79,950 | 2021-05-27 | £100,032 |
| 14 Meadow Street, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2020-12-03 | £87,439 |
| 3 Meadow Street, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2017-01-27 | £106,513 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 4out of 4 | 4,651 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 5,460 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 | 157 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood Rushton Street , BB6 7JQ | 3out of 4 | 550 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Harwood Primary School Rushton Street , Great Harwood BB6 7JQ | 3out of 4 | 550 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 | 737 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 | 1,058 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 | 1,742 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 | 3,353 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | 3out of 4 | 3,531 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 | 4,219 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyddings Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3EA | 2out of 4 | 4,689 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 | 4,477 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG | 4out of 4 | 4,765 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamiyah School Willow Street , Little Harwood BB1 5NQ | - not rated | 5,143 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School 184 Whalley Old Rd , BB1 5NZ | - not rated | 5,305 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School 30 Moss Street , BB1 5JT | - not rated | 5,361 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Street Chippy | 7-9 Clayton Street, Great Harwood | 299 yd | |
| Towngate Cafe | 15-17 Blackburn Road, Great Harwood | 377 yd | |
| The Chai Guys | 108 Queen Street, Great Harwood | 381 yd | |
| Mellows Lounge Bar and Restaurant | 12 Queen Street, Great Harwood | 394 yd | |
| Akela Street Food | 28a Queen Street, Great Harwood | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1B Tap (Wet Sales Only) | 1b Glebe Street, Great Harwood | 226 yd | |
| The Plough Pub | Queen Street, Great Harwood | 387 yd | |
| Hackers Bar - Wet Sales Only | 12 Queen Street. Great Harwood | 439 yd | |
| TJ's -The Juniper (Wet Sales Only) | 4 Blackburn Road, Great Harwood | 460 yd | |
| The Chantry - Wet Sales Only | 6-8 Church Street, Great Harwood | 471 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Chippy & Chinese | 70 Glebe Street, Great Harwood | 226 yd | |
| The Cake Shop | 14 St. Huberts Street, Great Harwood | 320 yd | |
| Happy Eating | 63 Blackburn Road, Great Harwood | 357 yd | |
| Pizza Dome | 27 Blackburn Road, Great Harwood | 377 yd | |
| Towngate Pizza | 25 Blackburn Road, Great Harwood | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Queen street, Great Harwood | 387 yd | |
| Tesco | Queen Street, Great Harwood | 526 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 1 Heys Lane, Great Harwood | 852 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Johns C Of E Primary School (Closed) Nuttall Avenue | grass pitches | 231 yd |
| Mercer Hall Leisure Centre QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 474 yd |
| Great Harwood Primary School RUSHTON STREET | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Lowerfold Park Lowerfold Road | tennis courts | 895 yd |
| Memorial Park Playing Field Church Lane | grass pitches | 984 yd |
| The Sportsmans (Great Harwood Town Fc) (Closed) Wood Street | grass pitches | 1,004 yd |
| Our Lady And St Hubert Roman Catholic Primary School HARWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 1,016 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.