Britannia Street is in Great Harwood, Blackburn and in Hyndburn district. BB6 7QX 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 Britannia Street, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB6 7QZ, BB6 7QB, BB6 7RA, BB6 7QA, BB6 7NF, BB6 7RB, BB6 7QP, BB6 7QN, BB6 7QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB6 7QX is primarily male, with 55.6% 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 | 47.5% | 44.4% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -6.6% |
| Male | 52.5% | 55.6% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 6.6% |
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 | 31.4% | 41.8% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 30.1% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -14.1% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 6.6% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 13.8% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 14.4% | 7.7% | -6.7% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 33.2% | 34.2% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -14.2% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 37.6% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 24.4% | 17.9% | -6.5% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 8.5% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 7QX this area, 32.3% 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 18.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.5% | 32.3% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 10.1% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 12.1% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.2% | 5.6% | -2.6% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 21.2% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.8% | 18.7% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -15.1% |
| Other | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.1% | 93.6% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 96.6% | 94.4% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 94.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 25.2% | 13.5% | 11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 58.1% | 46.2% | 11.9% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Britannia Street was 352.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 145.2% higher than the Netherton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Britannia Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Netherton and the 16th highest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 160.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Britannia Street, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £99,995 | 2025-03-07 | £99,712 |
| 13 Britannia Street, Blackburn, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-11-05 | £241,630 |
| 5 Britannia Street, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £59,500 | 2006-01-12 | £100,692 |
| 7 Britannia Street, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £42,000 | 2004-03-01 | £108,440 |
| 3 Britannia Street, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £21,500 | 2003-10-31 | £66,192 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| 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 | 5,275 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 Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Ash Street , Great Harwood BB6 7QA | 3out of 4 | 149 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood Rushton Street , BB6 7JQ | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Harwood Primary School Rushton Street , Great Harwood BB6 7JQ | 3out of 4 | 679 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 | 763 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood Harwood Lane , Great Harwood BB6 7SN | 3out of 4 | 896 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 | 2,198 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, Billington Elker Lane , Billington BB7 9JA | 4out of 4 | 3,595 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School Queen's Road West , BB5 4AY | 3out of 4 | 3,941 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | 3out of 4 | 4,100 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyddings Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3EA | 2out of 4 | 5,315 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakhill School Wiswell Lane , Whalley BB7 9AF | - not rated | 4,845 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle School Union Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DA | 3out of 4 | 5,103 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamiyah School Willow Street , Little Harwood BB1 5NQ | - not rated | 5,327 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG | 4out of 4 | 5,369 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Coffee House | 47 Queen Street, Great Harwood | 186 yd | |
| Otto Cafe Bistro ltd | 53-55 Queen Street, Great Harwood | 198 yd | |
| Spoilt 4 Choice | 23-25 Queen Street, Great Harwood | 198 yd | |
| Akela Street Food | 28a Queen Street, Great Harwood | 233 yd | |
| Mellows Lounge Bar and Restaurant | 12 Queen Street, Great Harwood | 233 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Axes | 7 Church Street, Great Harwood | 156 yd | |
| The Tavern | 26-28 Church Street, Great Harwood | 156 yd | |
| Tipsy Cow | 2 Church Street, Great Harwood | 156 yd | |
| The Chantry - Wet Sales Only | 6-8 Church Street, Great Harwood | 206 yd | |
| Hackers Bar - Wet Sales Only | 12 Queen Street. Great Harwood | 249 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Spicy Chef | 61 Queen Street, Great Harwood | 193 yd | |
| Pizza & Kebab Land | 14a Queen Street, Great Harwood | 231 yd | |
| The Chicken Shop | 44 Queen Street, Great Harwood | 233 yd | |
| Zam Zam Spice | 52 Queen Street, Great Harwood | 233 yd | |
| Deli Bake | 48 Queen Street, Great Harwood | 242 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Queen street, Great Harwood | 323 yd | |
| Tesco | Queen Street, Great Harwood | 461 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 1 Heys Lane, Great Harwood | 916 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer Hall Leisure Centre QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 214 yd |
| Lowerfold Park Lowerfold Road | tennis courts | 269 yd |
| Memorial Park Playing Field Church Lane | grass pitches | 408 yd |
| Great Harwood Primary School RUSHTON STREET | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| Our Lady And St Hubert Roman Catholic Primary School HARWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| St Johns C Of E Primary School (Closed) Nuttall Avenue | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Great Harwood Cricket Club CLIFFE PARK | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| The Sportsmans (Great Harwood Town Fc) (Closed) Wood Street | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| Heymoor Farm Harwood Lane | grass pitches | 1,017 yd |
| Lyndon House Playing Fields (Great Harwood Rovers Fc) (Closed) Balfour Street | grass pitches | 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.