Harwood Lane is in Great Harwood, Blackburn and in Hyndburn district. BB6 7TB 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 Harwood Lane, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7TB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB6 7FF, BB6 7FG, BB6 7TU, BB6 7ST, BB6 7SX, BB6 7TX, BB6 7TY, BB6 7TD, BB6 7SS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB6 7TB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 50.4% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 46.6% | 49.6% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 29.6% | 36% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.8% | 51% | -8.8% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 7.3% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.8%) 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 | 58.2% | 54.2% | -4.0% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 35.6% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 8% | 8.5% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 7TB this area, 8.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.6% | 8.3% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 7.3% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 18.6% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 3.3% | -2.5% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 22.6% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.8% | 38.5% | 1.7% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.3% | 96.2% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 98.1% 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 | 95.9% | 98.1% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 98.1% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.1% | 76.7% | 18.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.9% | 37.2% | -15.3% |
| Christian | 72.9% | 46.2% | 26.7% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harwood Lane was 44.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.8% lower than the Netherton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harwood Lane has the 7th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Netherton and the 50th lowest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Harwood Lane, Blackburn, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-11-26 | £276,359 |
| 50 Harwood Lane, Blackburn, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-10-18 | £242,793 |
| 56 Harwood Lane, Blackburn, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-10-06 | £231,606 |
| 48 Harwood Lane, Blackburn, Lancashire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £103,497 | 2023-07-21 | £110,037 |
| 46 Harwood Lane, Blackburn, Lancashire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £103,497 | 2023-07-21 | £110,037 |
BB6 7TB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 4out of 4 | 5,408 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 Harwood Lane , Great Harwood BB6 7SN | 3out of 4 | 244 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 948 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 | 1,440 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood Rushton Street , BB6 7JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,670 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Harwood Primary School Rushton Street , Great Harwood BB6 7JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,670 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 | 3,033 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 | 3,739 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 | 3,863 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | 3out of 4 | 3,940 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,418 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle School Union Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DA | 3out of 4 | 5,377 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Park Hotel | 1 Harwood Lane, Great Harwood | 318 yd | |
| 'The Beach Hut Play & Party Centre' | 31 Park Road, Great Harwood | 454 yd | |
| The Royal Hotel | 2 Station Road, Great Harwood | 773 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd - Tesco Cafe | 85 Queen Street, Great Harwood | 777 yd | |
| Checcos Restaurant & Pizzeria | 13 Whalley Road, Great Harwood | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Harwood Golf Club (Wet Sales Only) | Whalley Road, Great Harwood | 455 yd | |
| 'The Hyndburn Restaurant & Bar' | Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 901 yd | |
| The Plough Pub | Queen Street, Great Harwood | 975 yd | |
| The Gamecock | 8 Whalley Road, Great Harwood | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Harwood Rovers Football Club | Great Harwood Pavillion, Harwood Lane | 2 yd | |
| Megna Indian Takeaway | 100 Queen Street, Great Harwood | 974 yd | |
| Crunchy Plus Chicken & Pizza Bar Ki Ltd | 62 Queen Street, Great Harwood | 975 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 92-98 Queen Street, Great Harwood | 975 yd | |
| The Cake Shop | 14 St. Huberts Street, Great Harwood | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | 1 Heys Lane, Great Harwood | 575 yd | |
| Tesco | Queen Street, Great Harwood | 777 yd | |
| Morrisons | Queen street, Great Harwood | 974 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heymoor Farm Harwood Lane | grass pitches | 128 yd |
| Lyndon House Playing Fields (Great Harwood Rovers Fc) (Closed) Balfour Street | grass pitches | 231 yd |
| Our Lady And St Hubert Roman Catholic Primary School HARWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 282 yd |
| The Sportsmans (Great Harwood Town Fc) (Closed) Wood Street | grass pitches | 315 yd |
| Great Harwood Golf Club WHALLEY ROAD | golf | 442 yd |
| Memorial Park Playing Field Church Lane | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Mercer Hall Leisure Centre QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 971 yd |
| Lowerfold Park Lowerfold Road | tennis courts | 1,064 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 | 86.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.2% |
| 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 | 134.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.