Affluence in BB1 4JJ
How BB1 4JJ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Rishton
- Council
- Hyndburn
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,346 (2024)
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How well off BB1 4JJ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BB1 4JJ area averages decile 3.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of England. Its weakest domain is health and disability (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability2.0
- Crime2.0
- Employment3.0
- Living environment3.0
- Income4.0
- Children in low-income families4.0
- Older people in low-income households4.0
- Education and skills5.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
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 4JJ area is broadly in line with that, at 55.3%. 24.7% are retired and 5.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BB1 4JJ area is below that, at 27.2%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BB1 4JJ area is below that, at 27.2%. 21% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BB1 4JJ sits in (Rishton): about 1,346 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.