Postcode BB6 7HL 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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51.6 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 1.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Lowerfold Park.
Great Harwood has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,806 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.
Great Harwood has a low crime rate, with approximately 51.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 11.7% 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 7HL.
Great Harwood near BB6 7HL 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lowerfold Park | Medium | Walking directions to Lowerfold Park |
| 0.5 mi | Memorial Park | Medium | Walking directions to Memorial 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 7HL postcode area, located within Great Harwood, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB6 7HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | 29 Blackburn Road, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7DF | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.3 mi | Whiteheads | 73-75A Blackburn Road, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7DF | Walking directions to Whiteheads |
| 0.3 mi | National Food | 99 Blackburn Road, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7DZ | Walking directions to National Food |
| 0.3 mi | Great Wine | 125 Blackburn Road, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7DZ | Walking directions to Great Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Premier Store | 201 Saint Huberts Road, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7ED | Walking directions to Premier Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.