Affluence in BB2 3SZ
How BB2 3SZ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Central Blackburn
- Council
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,411 (2024)
BB2 3SZBlackburn
How well off BB2 3SZ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BB2 3SZ area averages decile 1.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is employment (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Employment1.0
- Health and disability1.0
- Crime1.0
- Income2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- 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 BB2 3SZ area is broadly in line with that, at 54.8%. 10.2% are retired and 9.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BB2 3SZ area is well below that, at 20.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BB2 3SZ area is below that, at 29.8%. 24.6% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BB2 3SZ sits in (Central Blackburn): about 1,411 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.