Affluence in BB1 4DL
How BB1 4DL ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Rishton
- Council
- Hyndburn
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,650 (2024)
BB1 4DLBlackburn
How well off BB1 4DL is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BB1 4DL area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is health and disability (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability1.0
- Living environment1.0
- Income2.0
- Employment2.0
- Crime2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Education and skills3.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Barriers to housing and services6.0
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 4DL area is broadly in line with that, at 55.8%. 17.3% are retired and 7.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BB1 4DL area is well below that, at 22%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BB1 4DL area is below that, at 25.7%. 22.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BB1 4DL sits in (Rishton): about 1,650 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.