Affluence in BB2 7HQ
How BB2 7HQ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Wilpshire & Mellor
- Council
- Ribble Valley
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,127 (2024)
BB2 7HQBlackburn
How well off BB2 7HQ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BB2 7HQ area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment2.0
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Crime8.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- Income9.0
- Employment9.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Education and skills10.0
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 7HQ area is broadly in line with that, at 55.4%. 31.9% are retired and 5.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BB2 7HQ area is above that, at 43.8%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BB2 7HQ area is above that, at 42.5%. 13.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BB2 7HQ sits in (Wilpshire & Mellor): about 1,127 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.