Affluence in BB1 3EA
How BB1 3EA ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Little Harwood
- Council
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,845 (2024)
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How well off BB1 3EA is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BB1 3EA area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment1.0
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- Income2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Employment3.0
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Health and disability4.0
- Crime8.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the BB1 3EA area is below that, at 46.3%. 9% are retired and 15.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BB1 3EA area is less than half that, at 15.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BB1 3EA area is well below that, at 23.2%. 27.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BB1 3EA sits in (Little Harwood): about 1,845 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.