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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

BB15SJ

Phoenix Park

BB16NE

Wesley Street

BB13AG

Dyneley Road

BB16WG

Chorlton Gardens

BB15SB

Whalley Old Road

BB16JZ

Whalley New Road

BB19TL

Whalley New Road

BB19TQ

Cedar Street

BB15NE

Glenfield Close

BB15PN

Warrington Street

BB15PR

Greenhead Avenue

BB19UA

Bastwell Road

BB15NP

Coniston Road

BB16NB

Birchbank Gardens

BB16JR

Ebony Street

BB16NS

Baywood Street

BB15HE

Ambleside Close

BB15HQ

Peter Street

BB15JP

Florence Street

BB15BG

Blakewater Road

BB15HX

Emily Street

BB16LP

Maple Street

BB13BW

Stanley Street

BB13HU

Blakewater Road

BB15RW

Phoenix Park

BB15JZ

Goldhey Street

BB15NJ

Bay Street

BB16JW

Plane Street

BB19TP

Holly Street

BB15HS

Moss Gate

BB16JU

Larch Street

BB13ES

Gladstone Street

BB15HH

Ferndale

BB15LJ

Bowness Close

BB15NW

Railway Grove

BB15HF

Ambleside Close

BB15PL

Beardsworth Street

BB15JA

Westwood Court

BB16PF

Poplar Street

BB15JN

Eastwood Street

BB15NR

Rydal Road

BB15NS

St Stephens Road

BB16NN

Whalley Range

BB16NT

Oak Street

BB15NX

Church Hill Road

BB19TU

Logwood Street

BB15HJ

Cloverfields

BB15QB

Challenge Way

BB16LB

Whalley New Road

BB16PW

Spindle Close

BB15PP

Benson Street

BB15QG

Warmden Gardens

BB16PN

Cedar Court

Data Sources

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