BB6 Postcode District
BB6 is the Postcode District for Great Harwood, Blackburn Lancashire
The BB6 postcode district is located in the BB Blackburn postal area, BB6 has a population of 14,868 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 8.26 square miles (21.39 square kilometres or 5,286.07 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the BB6 postcode district is Great Harwood, located in the county of Lancashire, in England. Other significant settlements in this district include Dinckley, Langho, and Old Langho. These settlements are also part of the post town of Blackburn.
There are 2 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector BB6 7, covers Great Harwood in Lancashire.
The sector BB6 8, covers Langho and Old Langho in Lancashire.
The post town for this district is BLACKBURN.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Hyndburn District (B) (273 postal codes), and finally, the Ribble Valley District (B) area (96 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Rishton | 2.59 | SSE |
| Clayton-le-Moors | 2.96 | SE |
| Church | 3.84 | SSE |
| Blackburn | 4.12 | SSW |
| Oswaldtwistle | 4.53 | SSE |
| Accrington | 4.61 | SE |
| Padiham | 5.04 | E |
| Clitheroe | 5.34 | NNE |
| Longridge | 7.08 | WNW |
| Darwen | 7.60 | S |
| Burnley | 7.97 | E |
| Haslingden | 8.20 | SE |
| Brierfield | 8.42 | E |
| Nelson | 9.28 | ENE |
| Rawtenstall | 9.38 | SE |
| Barrowford | 9.68 | ENE |
| Bamber Bridge | 10.48 | WSW |
| Preston | 11.11 | WSW |
| Fulwood | 11.35 | W |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 363
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Harwood | BLACKBURN | BB6 7 | 264 |
| Langho | BLACKBURN | BB6 8 | 59 |
| Old Langho | BLACKBURN | BB6 8 | 31 |
| Dinckley | BLACKBURN | BB6 8 | 4 |
| Great Harwood | BLACKBURN | BB6 7 | 2 |
| Great Harwood | BLACKBURN | BB6 7 | 1 |
| Langho | BLACKBURN | BB6 8 | 1 |
| Old Langho | BLACKBURN | BB6 8 | 1 |
Street list for BB6
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| STATION ROAD | 67 |
| TOWN HALL STREET | 54 |
| PROSPECT STREET | 54 |
| NOWELL STREET | 50 |
| ST JOHNS STREET | 46 |
| KIPLING PLACE | 43 |
| CHATBURN CLOSE | 42 |
| BRITANNIA STREET | 41 |
| GREENHILL | 40 |
| TOWN HALL SQUARE | 39 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1184 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 226 |
| Vehicle crime | 212 |
| Other theft | 191 |
| Shoplifting | 128 |
| Public order | 123 |
| Burglary | 101 |
| Other crime | 57 |
| Drugs | 34 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 |
| Possession of weapons | 29 |
| Robbery | 17 |
| Theft from the person | 12 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUEEN STREET | BLACKBURN | GREAT HARWOOD | 73 | BB6 7AL | View map |
| BLACKBURN ROAD | BLACKBURN | GREAT HARWOOD | 37 | BB6 7DF | View map |
| CHURCH STREET | BLACKBURN | GREAT HARWOOD | 14 | BB6 7NF | View map |
| GLEBE STREET | BLACKBURN | GREAT HARWOOD | 8 | BB6 7AA | View map |
| ST HUBERTS ROAD | BLACKBURN | GREAT HARWOOD | 6 | BB6 7DS | View map |
Schools in the district
Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
St John's Street , Great Harwood , Blackburn
Postcode: BB6 7ES
Headteacher: Miss Tracey Parker (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Great Harwood Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Rushton Street , Great Harwood , Blackburn
Postcode: BB6 7JQ
Headteacher: Mr John McKenna (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood
Phase: Primary
Address:
Rushton Street , Great Harwood
Postcode: BB6 7JQ
Headteacher: Miss Fiona Hadfield (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Ash Street , Great Harwood , Blackburn
Postcode: BB6 7QA
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Irvine (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hallfield Road , Great Harwood , Blackburn
Postcode: BB6 7SN
Headteacher: Mrs Julie Brooks (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Whalley Road , Langho , Blackburn
Postcode: BB6 8AB
Headteacher: Mrs Dawn Lindley (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Langho
Phase: Primary
Address:
Whalley Road , Langho , Blackburn
Postcode: BB6 8EQ
Headteacher: Miss Caroline Boden (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Surgery | 18 GLEBE STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7AA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Dental Surgery | 70 QUEEN STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7AL | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Harwood Medical Group | GREAT HARWOOD HEALTH CENTRE, WATER STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7QR | GP PRACTICE | Call 01254 617570 |
| 2 | The Weavers Practice (great Harwood Health Centre) | GREAT HARWOOD HEALTH CENTRE, WATER STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7QR | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesco Instore Pharmacy | QUEEN STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7AL | PHARMACY | Call 01707 297706 |
| 2 | My Pharmacy | HESKETH HOUSE, 1 HESKETH STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, BB6 7DW | PHARMACY | Call 01254 882800 |
| 3 | Langho Pharmacy | 1D EAST VIEW TERRACE, LANGHO, BLACKBURN, BB6 8BX | PHARMACY | Call 01254 247750 |
| 4 | E B Holden Pharmacy | 19-21 QUEEN STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, BB6 7QN | PHARMACY | Call 01254 886178 |
| 5 | Boots | 50 QUEEN STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7QQ | PHARMACY | Call 01254 884330 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Nuttall Optometrists (great Harwood) | 49 BLACKBURN ROAD, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7DF | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Eyes Of Harwood | 76 QUEEN STREET, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7AL | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £413,515 | 62 | £423,438 | 73 | £435,372 | 71 | £415,736 | 87 |
| Semi-detached | £246,540 | 59 | £206,968 | 75 | £200,439 | 65 | £235,584 | 62 |
| Terraced | £116,870 | 118 | £113,312 | 143 | £103,849 | 132 | £120,623 | 167 |
| Flats | £133,888 | 4 | £201,632 | 11 | £131,756 | 8 | £153,658 | 6 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Langho
CRS Code: LHO
Operator: NT
Line: Ribble Valley line
Company: Northern
Accessible motorway junctions
M65 J7
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.57
Average Driving Distance: 3.61
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 362
M65 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.46
Average Driving Distance: 4.21
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1
M65 J8
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.80
Average Driving Distance: 6.06
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 361
M65 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.84
Average Driving Distance: 6.46
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 341
M65 J10
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.04
Average Driving Distance: 7.35
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 21
M65 J9
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.51
Average Driving Distance: 7.13
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 319
M65 J4
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.61
Average Driving Distance: 8.75
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 43
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| BB6 7 | Blackburn Delivery Office |
| BB6 8 | Blackburn Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| B | B | 6 | - | X | X | X |
| B | B | 6 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the BB6 postal code is Great Harwood followed by Langho, and Old Langho.
The BB6 Postcode shares a border with BB1 (BLACKBURN, Rishton, Wilpshire), BB12 (BURNLEY, Padiham, Fence), BB5 (ACCRINGTON, Oswaldtwistle, Clayton Le Moors) and BB7 (CLITHEROE, Whalley, Barrow).
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