Postcode BB6 7EA is located in an urban city, within the Overton ward of Hyndburn in the North West region, and forms part of the Great Harwood area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 106.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Great Harwood is £36,200 per year. The nearest station is Rishton located about 1.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Lowerfold Park.
Great Harwood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,960 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Great Harwood has a high crime rate, with approximately 106.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 6.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Great Harwood is £36,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB6 7EA.
Great Harwood near BB6 7EA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rishton located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Lowerfold Park | Medium | Walking directions to Lowerfold Park |
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £139,500 in Overton area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £720,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £341,250 |
| Flats | 1 | £65,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £205,000 |
| Terraced | 51 | £129,000 |
10 year median price trend in Overton
In the BB6 7EA postcode area, located within Great Harwood, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB6 7EA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Great Wine | 125 Blackburn Road, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7DZ | Walking directions to Great Wine |
| 0.1 mi | National Food | 99 Blackburn Road, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7DZ | Walking directions to National Food |
| 0.1 mi | Whiteheads | 73-75A Blackburn Road, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7DF | Walking directions to Whiteheads |
| 0.1 mi | Premier Store | 201 Saint Huberts Road, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7ED | Walking directions to Premier Store |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | 29 Blackburn Road, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7DF | Walking directions to Nisa |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.