Arthur Street is in Great Harwood, Blackburn and in Hyndburn district. BB6 7RU 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 Arthur Street, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB6 7RX, BB6 7RY, BB6 7RF, BB6 7FN, BB6 7RT, BB6 7RZ, BB6 7HD, BB6 7RQ, BB6 7RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB6 7RU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 48.5% | 47.3% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 51.5% | 52.7% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 | 35.9% | 41.7% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 40.8% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 11.4% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 48.5% | 43.8% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 39.9% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 11.7% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.8% | 14.9% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 6.6% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 12.7% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.2% | 9.6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 20.2% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 32.9% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 4.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 5% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 91.4% | 92.5% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.1% 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% | 96.1% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 96.1% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 56% | 46.2% | 9.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arthur Street was 78.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.2% lower than the Netherton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Arthur Street has the 18th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Netherton and the 108th lowest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Arthur Street, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2023-06-02 | £175,258 |
| 24 Arthur Street, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2023-01-30 | £176,352 |
| 23 Arthur Street, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2022-10-03 | £130,471 |
| 6 Arthur Street, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-05-25 | £187,979 |
| 1B Arthur Street, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2022-03-04 | £117,092 |
BB6 7RU 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 4out of 4 | 5,307 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 | 276 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 | 527 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 934 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood Rushton Street , BB6 7JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Harwood Primary School Rushton Street , Great Harwood BB6 7JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Community 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 | 1out of 4 | 2,484 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 | 3,604 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 | 3,888 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | 3out of 4 | 4,019 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyddings Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3EA | 2out of 4 | 5,394 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 | 4,660 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle School Union Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DA | 3out of 4 | 5,187 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchfield House | Church Street, Great Harwood | 266 yd | |
| 'The Beach Hut Play & Party Centre' | 31 Park Road, Great Harwood | 267 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd - Tesco Cafe | 85 Queen Street, Great Harwood | 313 yd | |
| The Park Hotel | 1 Harwood Lane, Great Harwood | 365 yd | |
| The Chai Guys | 108 Queen Street, Great Harwood | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough Pub | Queen Street, Great Harwood | 392 yd | |
| Cross Axes | 7 Church Street, Great Harwood | 505 yd | |
| The Tavern | 26-28 Church Street, Great Harwood | 505 yd | |
| Tipsy Cow | 2 Church Street, Great Harwood | 505 yd | |
| The Chantry - Wet Sales Only | 6-8 Church Street, Great Harwood | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megna Indian Takeaway | 100 Queen Street, Great Harwood | 392 yd | |
| Crunchy Plus Chicken & Pizza Bar Ki Ltd | 62 Queen Street, Great Harwood | 392 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 92-98 Queen Street, Great Harwood | 392 yd | |
| Queen Spicy Chef | 61 Queen Street, Great Harwood | 427 yd | |
| Deli Bake | 48 Queen Street, Great Harwood | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Queen Street, Great Harwood | 313 yd | |
| Morrisons | Queen street, Great Harwood | 392 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 1 Heys Lane, Great Harwood | 636 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Park Playing Field Church Lane | grass pitches | 307 yd |
| Mercer Hall Leisure Centre QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 335 yd |
| Our Lady And St Hubert Roman Catholic Primary School HARWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 427 yd |
| Lowerfold Park Lowerfold Road | tennis courts | 436 yd |
| The Sportsmans (Great Harwood Town Fc) (Closed) Wood Street | grass pitches | 534 yd |
| Heymoor Farm Harwood Lane | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Lyndon House Playing Fields (Great Harwood Rovers Fc) (Closed) Balfour Street | grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Great Harwood Cricket Club CLIFFE PARK | grass pitches | 997 yd |
| St Johns C Of E Primary School (Closed) Nuttall Avenue | grass pitches | 1,007 yd |
| Great Harwood Primary School RUSHTON STREET | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 92.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.5% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.