Affluence in BB2 2BX
How BB2 2BX ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Central Blackburn
- Council
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,776 (2024)
BB2 2BXBlackburn
How well off BB2 2BX is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BB2 2BX 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
- Crime1.0
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Barriers to housing and services2.0
- Living environment2.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
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 BB2 2BX area is below that, at 41%. 12.3% are retired and 13.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BB2 2BX area is less than half that, at 13.8%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BB2 2BX area is well below that, at 22.9%. 34.6% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BB2 2BX sits in (Central Blackburn): about 1,776 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.