Affluence in BB2 6LS
How BB2 6LS ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Wensley Fold
- Council
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,815 (2024)
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How well off BB2 6LS is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BB2 6LS 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
- Income2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Employment3.0
- Education and skills3.0
- Crime4.0
- 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 6LS area is below that, at 44%. 19.3% are retired and 10.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BB2 6LS area is well below that, at 21.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BB2 6LS area is below that, at 27.7%. 30% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BB2 6LS sits in (Wensley Fold): about 1,815 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.