Affluence in BB1 4LB
How BB1 4LB ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Rishton
- Council
- Hyndburn
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,405 (2024)
BB1 4LBBlackburn
How well off BB1 4LB is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BB1 4LB area averages decile 1.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is income (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Income1.0
- Employment1.0
- Health and disability1.0
- Living environment1.0
- Children in low-income families1.0
- Crime2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Education and skills3.0
- 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 4LB area is broadly in line with that, at 53%. 17.5% are retired and 6.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BB1 4LB area is well below that, at 20.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BB1 4LB area is well below that, at 23.1%. 22.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BB1 4LB sits in (Rishton): about 1,405 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.