Affluence in BB1 4AU
How BB1 4AU ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Rishton
- Council
- Hyndburn
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,318 (2024)
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How well off BB1 4AU is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BB1 4AU area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability5.0
- Living environment5.0
- Crime6.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
- Employment9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
- Income10.0
- Children in low-income families10.0
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 4AU area is broadly in line with that, at 52.8%. 35.1% are retired and 5.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BB1 4AU area is above that, at 37.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BB1 4AU area is broadly in line with that, at 30.9%. 14.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BB1 4AU sits in (Rishton): about 1,318 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.