Affluence in BB1 9AN
How BB1 9AN ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower
- Council
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,377 (2024)
BB1 9ANBlackburn
How well off BB1 9AN is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BB1 9AN 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
- Employment2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Crime2.0
- Barriers to housing and services2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Living environment4.0
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 9AN area is below that, at 46.9%. 12.1% are retired and 11.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BB1 9AN area is well below that, at 17%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BB1 9AN area is well below that, at 24.3%. 24.2% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BB1 9AN sits in (Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower): about 2,377 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.