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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 moderate crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 7 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
21.27(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.08(-14%)
Vehicle crime
7.06(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.25(-53%)
Other theft
3.22(-51%)
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

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 in Little Harwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £280,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Little Harwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats1£117,000
Semi-Detached4£130,500
Terraced24£112,000

10 years median price trend in Little Harwood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Little Harwood.

All postcodes in Little Harwood

BB15LT

Ullswater Close

BB15SE

Furness Avenue

BB16LX

Ash Street

BB15NU

Woodville Road

BB15FB

Blakewater Road

BB15QE

Warmden Gardens

BB16LD

Whalley New Road

BB16LU

Beech Street

BB16PQ

Beechwood Court

BB13DL

Gladstone Street

BB19TG

Sycamore Road

BB15LR

Windermere Close

BB16NP

Walnut Street

BB19TD

Sycamore Close

BB15PT

Providence Street

BB16PU

Blackthorn Close

BB15PJ

Bethel Road

BB16NY

Troy Street

BB16PT

Oaklands Terrace

BB19TT

Cedar Street

BB13EE

Bruce Street

BB15JF

Kirkland Close

BB15PH

Wareham Street

BB15HA

Belper Street

BB15HL

Mossbank

BB15LB

Clinton Street

BB15JJ

Cobwall

BB15PX

Zion Road

BB16LN

Pine Street

BB19TN

Whalley New Road

BB15NY

Progress Avenue

BB16JY

Whalley New Road

BB19TS

Holly Street

BB15EY

Whalley Old Road

BB15HD

Ambleside Close

BB18HQ

St James'S Road

BB15PB

St Stephens Avenue

BB19TH

Hawthorne Street

BB19TJ

Whalley New Road

BB13AB

Dyneley Road

BB15EF

Notre Dame Gardens

BB16JQ

Palm Street

BB19TZ

Bastwell Road

BB15HR

Derby Street

BB15ND

Valli Gates

BB15PW

Warrington Street

BB15PF

Philips Road

BB19TB

Holly Terrace

BB15LY

Bastwell & Daisyfield

BB15QF

Blakewater Road

BB13EA

Greenbank Road

BB15HN

Mossdale

BB15LS

Thirlmere Close

BB15NL

Elm Street

BB13EU

Gorse Street

BB15PE

Robinson Street

BB16NW

Cedar Street

BB15FD

Blakewater Road

BB15FE

Challenge Way

BB15NZ

Whalley Old Road

BB19TX

Logwood Street

BB15NQ

Willow Street

BB19TW

Boxwood Street

BB16PH

Plane Tree Road

BB15LA

Pelham Street

BB15NT

Brooklands Terrace

BB15PQ

Whalley Old Road

BB15QH

Blakewater Road

BB16LT

Beech Street

BB19TR

Oak Street

BB15JQ

Florence Place

BB15PA

Plane Tree Road

BB15PU

Coniston Road

BB15SD

Lowther Place

BB16LW

Juniper Street

BB19TY

Bastwell Road

BB15LZ

Notre Dame Gardens

BB15JL

Beechwood Road

BB15NN

Alder Street

BB16LR

Plane Street

BB15PS

Broadfold Avenue

BB15SF

Welbeck Avenue

BB18HH

St James'S Road

BB15JB

Willow Street

BB15NG

Seven Trees Avenue

BB16PG

Naarian Court

BB15JD

Cherry Gardens

BB15HP

Harwood Gate

BB16LL

Boland Street

BB16NJ

Copse Close

BB15JE

Kirkland Court

BB15LX

Bastwell & Daisyfield

BB15SA

Whalley Old Road

BB15PD

Whalley Old Road

BB16LS

Plane Tree Road

BB16PR

The Larches

BB16PS

Chestnut Gardens

BB15HW

Moss Street

BB15LL

Buttermere Close

BB15LU

Birley Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.