Prospect Street is in Great Harwood, Blackburn and in Hyndburn district. BB6 7EG 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 Prospect Street, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB6 7EQ, BB6 7AS, BB6 7AF, BB6 7AR, BB6 7EJ, BB6 7EF, BB6 7BU, BB6 7EE, BB6 7EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB6 7EG 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 7EG 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 Prospect 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.
Prospect 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Prospect Street, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £67,550 | 2024-02-07 | £71,619 |
| 2 Prospect Street, Blackburn, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2024-01-11 | £75,692 |
| 15 Prospect Street, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £38,000 | 2023-05-23 | £43,335 |
| 19 Prospect Street, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-12-02 | £92,272 |
| 1 Prospect Street, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2022-09-23 | £73,603 |
| 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 | 4,695 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 5,467 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 | 285 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood Rushton Street , BB6 7JQ | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Harwood Primary School Rushton Street , Great Harwood BB6 7JQ | 3out of 4 | 662 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 | 674 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 | 918 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 | 1,878 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 | 3,358 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | 3out of 4 | 3,524 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 | 4,178 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyddings Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3EA | 2out of 4 | 4,751 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 | 4,541 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG | 4out of 4 | 4,857 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamiyah School Willow Street , Little Harwood BB1 5NQ | - not rated | 5,284 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oakhill School Wiswell Lane , Whalley BB7 9AF | - not rated | 5,331 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School 184 Whalley Old Rd , BB1 5NZ | - not rated | 5,447 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 | 244 yd | |
| The Chai Guys | 108 Queen Street, Great Harwood | 268 yd | |
| Mellows Lounge Bar and Restaurant | 12 Queen Street, Great Harwood | 366 yd | |
| Akela Street Food | 28a Queen Street, Great Harwood | 366 yd | |
| The Brie Mine Bistro | 28 Queen Street, Great Harwood | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1B Tap (Wet Sales Only) | 1b Glebe Street, Great Harwood | 262 yd | |
| The Plough Pub | Queen Street, Great Harwood | 297 yd | |
| Hackers Bar - Wet Sales Only | 12 Queen Street. Great Harwood | 451 yd | |
| The Chantry - Wet Sales Only | 6-8 Church Street, Great Harwood | 472 yd | |
| TJ's -The Juniper (Wet Sales Only) | 4 Blackburn Road, Great Harwood | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cake Shop | 14 St. Huberts Street, Great Harwood | 180 yd | |
| Royal Chippy & Chinese | 70 Glebe Street, Great Harwood | 262 yd | |
| Crunchy Plus Chicken & Pizza Bar Ki Ltd | 62 Queen Street, Great Harwood | 297 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 92-98 Queen Street, Great Harwood | 297 yd | |
| Megna Indian Takeaway | 100 Queen Street, Great Harwood | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Queen street, Great Harwood | 297 yd | |
| Tesco | Queen Street, Great Harwood | 397 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 1 Heys Lane, Great Harwood | 711 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Johns C Of E Primary School (Closed) Nuttall Avenue | grass pitches | 359 yd |
| Mercer Hall Leisure Centre QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 401 yd |
| Great Harwood Primary School RUSHTON STREET | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Lowerfold Park Lowerfold Road | tennis courts | 850 yd |
| The Sportsmans (Great Harwood Town Fc) (Closed) Wood Street | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Our Lady And St Hubert Roman Catholic Primary School HARWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Memorial Park Playing Field Church Lane | grass pitches | 906 yd |
| Lyndon House Playing Fields (Great Harwood Rovers Fc) (Closed) Balfour Street | grass pitches | 1,022 yd |
| Heymoor Farm Harwood Lane | grass pitches | 1,054 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 | 80.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.