Masefield Close is in Great Harwood, Blackburn and in Hyndburn district. BB6 7LD is located in the Overton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hyndburn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Masefield Close, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB6 7LB, BB6 7LA, BB6 7JZ, BB6 7LF, BB6 7JY, BB6 7JX, BB6 7LQ, BB6 7NR, BB6 7LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB6 7LD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% of residents 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 | 47.7% | 48.1% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 52.3% | 51.9% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 | 38% | 37.4% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 34.8% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 5.3% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 15.5% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 7% | 1.1% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.6%) 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 | 39.5% | 36.2% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -12.2% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 34.4% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 16.1% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 8.3% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 5% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
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 7LD this area, 31.4% 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 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.9% | 31.4% | 7.5% | 18.2% | 13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 11.2% | -7.8% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 13.3% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 16.5% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 22.9% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 5.9% | 1.6% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.5% | 97.2% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 98.4% | 96.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 95.4% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.8% | 37.2% | -7.4% |
| Christian | 62.8% | 46.2% | 16.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Masefield Close was 170.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.9% higher than the Netherton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Masefield Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Netherton and the 70th highest crime rate of 268 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Masefield Close, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2020-01-17 | £159,868 |
| 11 Masefield Close, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2011-02-25 | £164,362 |
| Smallshaw Hey Masefield Close, Blackburn, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2005-10-28 | £649,412 |
| 1 Masefield Close, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £26,446 | 2005-05-20 | £51,563 |
| 7 Masefield Close, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2003-10-21 | £193,513 |
BB6 7LD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Harwood Children's Centre Robinson Street , BB1 5PE | - not rated | 4,462 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 3out of 4 | 4,856 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Trees Nursery School Whalley Street , BB1 6ER | - not rated | 5,252 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood Rushton Street , BB6 7JQ | 3out of 4 | 280 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Harwood Primary School Rushton Street , Great Harwood BB6 7JQ | 3out of 4 | 280 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School St John's Street , Great Harwood BB6 7ES | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Harwood Parish CofE Infant School Ash Street , Great Harwood BB6 7QA | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,100 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hyndburn Academy Stourton Street , Rishton BB1 4ED | 3out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norden High School & Sports College Stourton Street , Rishton BB1 4ED | - not rated | 1,315 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School Queen's Road West , BB5 4AY | - not rated | 3,768 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School Queen's Road West , BB5 4AY | 3out of 4 | 3,768 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | - not rated | 3,991 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Cliffe School Blackburn Old Road , Great Harwood BB6 7UW | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Willow Grange , Henry Street BB1 4JJ | - not rated | 1,802 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copper House School 7 Station Road , Rishton BB1 4HF | - not rated | 1,876 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View 73 Grange Street , Clayton-le-Moors BB5 5PJ | - not rated | 2,129 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School C/O Northern Care , 214 Whitegate Drive FY3 9JL | - not rated | 2,200 yd | Other independent special 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 | 643 yd | |
| Spoilt 4 Choice | 23-25 Queen Street, Great Harwood | 838 yd | |
| The Brie Mine Bistro | 28 Queen Street, Great Harwood | 878 yd | |
| Mellows Lounge Bar and Restaurant | 12 Queen Street, Great Harwood | 901 yd | |
| Akela Street Food | 28a Queen Street, Great Harwood | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Hotel - Wet Sales Only | 62 Commercial Road, Great Harwood | 622 yd | |
| TJ's -The Juniper (Wet Sales Only) | 4 Blackburn Road, Great Harwood | 732 yd | |
| Hackers Bar - Wet Sales Only | 12 Queen Street. Great Harwood | 786 yd | |
| 1B Tap (Wet Sales Only) | 1b Glebe Street, Great Harwood | 791 yd | |
| The Chantry - Wet Sales Only | 6-8 Church Street, Great Harwood | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Eating | 63 Blackburn Road, Great Harwood | 614 yd | |
| Jalals | 10 Blackburn Road, Great Harwood | 619 yd | |
| Lucky Rain | 72 Blackburn Road, Great Harwood | 619 yd | |
| Pizza Dome | 27 Blackburn Road, Great Harwood | 643 yd | |
| Towngate Pizza | 25 Blackburn Road, Great Harwood | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Queen street, Great Harwood | 1,055 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Harwood Primary School RUSHTON STREET | grass pitches | 277 yd |
| Lee Valley Golf Driving Range LEE HOUSE LEE HOUSE LEE LANE | golf | 640 yd |
| St Johns C Of E Primary School (Closed) Nuttall Avenue | grass pitches | 795 yd |
| Norden Valley Playing Fields ALLAN CRITCHLOW WAY | grass pitches | 941 yd |
| Mercer Hall Leisure Centre QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,048 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 176.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.