Park Avenue is in Great Harwood, Blackburn and in Hyndburn district. BB6 7RP 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 Park Avenue, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7RP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB6 7RW, BB6 7RT, BB6 7RQ, BB6 7FN, BB6 7SW, BB6 7HD, BB6 7SL, BB6 7SJ, BB6 7RU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB6 7RP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 51.6% | 52.7% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 48.4% | 47.3% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 | 33.3% | 39.1% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.9% | 40.4% | -10.5% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 11.1% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.6% | 49.3% | -8.3% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 26% | 36.3% | 10.3% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 9.6% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.5% | 16.1% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 8.5% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 13.5% | -6.2% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 7.2% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 18.4% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 35% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 7.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.1% | 89.7% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 97% | 92.8% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 93.2% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.3% | 37.2% | -13.9% |
| Christian | 62% | 46.2% | 15.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Avenue was 14.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.5% lower than the Netherton average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Park Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Netherton and the 8th lowest crime rate of 268 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Park Avenue, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2026-04-23 | £158,000 |
| 29 Park Avenue, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £134,508 | 2025-11-25 | £139,724 |
| 33 Park Avenue, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2025-04-17 | £148,913 |
| 24 Park Avenue, Blackburn, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-03-28 | £204,860 |
| 16 Park Avenue, Blackburn, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2024-05-30 | £253,392 |
BB6 7RP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 3out of 4 | 5,214 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood Hallfield Road , Great Harwood BB6 7SN | - not rated | 242 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Harwood Parish CofE Infant School Ash Street , Great Harwood BB6 7QA | - not rated | 564 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 | 564 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,027 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood Rushton Street , BB6 7JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,236 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,617 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norden High School & Sports College Stourton Street , Rishton BB1 4ED | - not rated | 2,617 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 | 3,741 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 | 3,741 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, Billington Elker Lane , Billington BB7 9JA | - not rated | 3,762 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,234 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View 73 Grange Street , Clayton-le-Moors BB5 5PJ | - not rated | 1,783 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 | 1,904 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Accrington Tutorial Centre Read Street , Clayton-le-Moors BB5 5LL | - not rated | 2,744 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Willow Grange , Henry Street BB1 4JJ | - not rated | 2,826 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 'The Beach Hut Play & Party Centre' | 31 Park Road, Great Harwood | 83 yd | |
| The Park Hotel | 1 Harwood Lane, Great Harwood | 190 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd - Tesco Cafe | 85 Queen Street, Great Harwood | 325 yd | |
| Churchfield House | Church Street, Great Harwood | 447 yd | |
| The Chai Guys | 108 Queen Street, Great Harwood | 468 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough Pub | Queen Street, Great Harwood | 487 yd | |
| Cross Axes | 7 Church Street, Great Harwood | 668 yd | |
| The Tavern | 26-28 Church Street, Great Harwood | 668 yd | |
| Tipsy Cow | 2 Church Street, Great Harwood | 668 yd | |
| The Chantry - Wet Sales Only | 6-8 Church Street, Great Harwood | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megna Indian Takeaway | 100 Queen Street, Great Harwood | 487 yd | |
| Crunchy Plus Chicken & Pizza Bar Ki Ltd | 62 Queen Street, Great Harwood | 487 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 92-98 Queen Street, Great Harwood | 487 yd | |
| Great Harwood Rovers Football Club | Great Harwood Pavillion, Harwood Lane | 508 yd | |
| The Cake Shop | 14 St. Huberts Street, Great Harwood | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Queen Street, Great Harwood | 325 yd | |
| Morrisons | Queen street, Great Harwood | 487 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 1 Heys Lane, Great Harwood | 488 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady And St Hubert Roman Catholic Primary School HARWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 243 yd |
| The Sportsmans (Great Harwood Town Fc) (Closed) Wood Street | grass pitches | 350 yd |
| Memorial Park Playing Field Church Lane | grass pitches | 449 yd |
| Heymoor Farm Harwood Lane | grass pitches | 456 yd |
| Mercer Hall Leisure Centre QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 467 yd |
| Lyndon House Playing Fields (Great Harwood Rovers Fc) (Closed) Balfour Street | grass pitches | 495 yd |
| Lowerfold Park Lowerfold Road | tennis courts | 617 yd |
| Great Harwood Golf Club WHALLEY ROAD | golf | 949 yd |
| St Johns C Of E Primary School (Closed) Nuttall Avenue | grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 165.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.