Affluence in BB2 2RY
How BB2 2RY ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank
- Council
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,482 (2024)
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How well off BB2 2RY is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BB2 2RY area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment1.0
- Children in low-income families1.0
- Income2.0
- Employment2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Crime2.0
- Older people in low-income households4.0
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
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 2RY area is broadly in line with that, at 58%. 15.2% are retired and 7.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BB2 2RY area is well below that, at 19.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BB2 2RY area is well below that, at 23.1%. 21.6% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BB2 2RY sits in (Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank): about 1,482 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.