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About

Little Harwood is a residential district situated to the north of Blackburn town centre. The area is characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, alongside more modern post-war developments. Its main thoroughfare is Whalley New Road, which provides essential local services and shops for the community. The housing layout is predominantly dense, with numerous smaller streets branching off from the central arteries.

The area includes significant green spaces such as Corporation Park, which extends into its southern edge. The local geography is defined by the gradual slopes rising away from the town centre. A notable local landmark is the former St. Alban's Church, a prominent red sandstone building that has been converted into residential apartments, reflecting the area's architectural heritage.

Area overview

On average Little Harwood has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 22.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Little Harwood is £39,528 per year. There are 4 schools in Little Harwood: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Little Harwood is home to around 9,637 people, with a population density of about 6,645.3 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
22.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Little Harwood Population
9,637
Population density
6,645.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.48(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.22(-21%)
Vehicle crime
5.91(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.36(-52%)
Other theft
3.53(-47%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
3,838
39.82%
Indian
3,760
39.01%
British
861
8.93%
Bangladeshi
398
4.13%
Other Asian
174
1.81%
Total population: 9,639

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,301
32.58%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,568
22.2%
Level 3 (A level)
951
13.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
943
13.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
815
11.54%
Total 16+ residents: 7,063

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,018
36.8%
Owns with a mortgage
555
20.07%
Other social rented
498
18%
Private landlord or letting agency
473
17.1%
Other forms of private rent
111
4.01%
Total households: 2,766

Property prices in Little Harwood

Median price£132,000
Price per sq ft£138
Sales (last 12 months)31
Typical range (middle 50%)£105K – £163K

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £132,000 (about £138 per square foot) in Little Harwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £355,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Little Harwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached8£136,000£172
Terraced23£130,000£131

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Little Harwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Little Harwood.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£88,000£80,000
2017£96,700£73,250
2018£107,000£75,000
2019£99,000£80,000
2020£125,000£91,500
2021£125,000£90,000
2022£127,000£122,000
2023£140,750£113,250
2024£122,500£115,000
2025£145,000£122,500
2026£127,500£132,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Little Harwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Little Harwood.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£108£81
2017£123£88
2018£135£81
2019£151£92
2020£138£98
2021£134£93
2022£163£116
2023£180£118
2024£178£113
2025£176£128
2026£191£129
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Little Harwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Little Harwood in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Little Harwood

Is Little Harwood safe?

Little Harwood records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Little Harwood?

The median sale price in Little Harwood is £132,000 (about £138 per square foot) based on 31 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Little Harwood?

Little Harwood has 4 primary schools (4 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Little Harwood?

Little Harwood scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Little Harwood sits around rank 3,846 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Little Harwood?

The average household income in Little Harwood is around £39,528 per year, and 22% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Little Harwood

BB15PJ

Bethel Road

BB13AB

Dyneley Road

BB18HQ

St James'S Road

BB15RW

Phoenix Park

BB15HQ

Peter Street

BB15FD

Blakewater Road

BB16LX

Ash Street

BB16NP

Walnut Street

BB15HD

Ambleside Close

BB16PS

Chestnut Gardens

BB15LL

Buttermere Close

BB19TB

Holly Terrace

BB16JZ

Whalley New Road

BB15NS

St Stephens Road

BB15NT

Brooklands Terrace

BB15ND

Valli Gates

BB16WG

Chorlton Gardens

BB19TN

Whalley New Road

BB13DL

Gladstone Street

BB15PA

Plane Tree Road

BB15LX

Bastwell & Daisyfield

BB19TP

Holly Street

BB15NU

Woodville Road

BB15LY

Bastwell & Daisyfield

BB15SE

Furness Avenue

BB19TU

Logwood Street

BB15PN

Warrington Street

BB15JZ

Goldhey Street

BB15HW

Moss Street

BB19TL

Whalley New Road

BB15PW

Warrington Street

BB15HJ

Cloverfields

BB16LP

Maple Street

BB15PU

Coniston Road

BB15FB

Blakewater Road

BB16LL

Boland Street

BB15QF

Blakewater Road

BB15SJ

Phoenix Park

BB16LD

Whalley New Road

BB15QG

Warmden Gardens

BB16NS

Baywood Street

BB15JB

Willow Street

BB19TX

Logwood Street

BB19TS

Holly Street

BB18HH

St James'S Road

BB15JA

Westwood Court

BB15HN

Mossdale

BB19TQ

Cedar Street

BB15HA

Belper Street

BB15NL

Elm Street

BB13EA

Greenbank Road

BB19TR

Oak Street

BB15PH

Wareham Street

BB15PD

Whalley Old Road

BB15SD

Lowther Place

BB19TH

Hawthorne Street

BB15JF

Kirkland Close

BB15PP

Benson Street

BB15NZ

Whalley Old Road

BB16JR

Ebony Street

BB16LU

Beech Street

BB16PW

Spindle Close

BB16PT

Oaklands Terrace

BB15JP

Florence Street

BB15NE

Glenfield Close

BB15LZ

Notre Dame Gardens

BB15NR

Rydal Road

BB16NT

Oak Street

BB13EU

Gorse Street

BB15HL

Mossbank

BB15NG

Seven Trees Avenue

BB15PQ

Whalley Old Road

BB15PE

Robinson Street

BB15PS

Broadfold Avenue

BB16JQ

Palm Street

BB15PR

Greenhead Avenue

BB15HX

Emily Street

BB19TJ

Whalley New Road

BB15NP

Coniston Road

BB16LB

Whalley New Road

BB15NQ

Willow Street

BB13HU

Blakewater Road

BB16LR

Plane Street

BB15QH

Blakewater Road

BB16JY

Whalley New Road

BB15PL

Beardsworth Street

BB15EF

Notre Dame Gardens

BB15JJ

Cobwall

BB19TW

Boxwood Street

BB15NN

Alder Street

BB19TY

Bastwell Road

BB15EY

Whalley Old Road

BB15HF

Ambleside Close

BB13EE

Bruce Street

BB16JW

Plane Street

BB15PF

Philips Road

BB15JE

Kirkland Court

BB16NW

Cedar Street

BB15SA

Whalley Old Road

BB16PH

Plane Tree Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.