Affluence in BB2 7LH
How BB2 7LH ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Wilpshire & Mellor
- Council
- Ribble Valley
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,110 (2024)
BB2 7LHBlackburn
How well off BB2 7LH is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BB2 7LH area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- Living environment4.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Income8.0
- Employment8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Crime10.0
- Older people in low-income households10.0
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 7LH area is broadly in line with that, at 50%. 38.2% are retired and 4.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BB2 7LH area is well above that, at 47.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BB2 7LH area is well above that, at 49.6%. 11.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BB2 7LH sits in (Wilpshire & Mellor): about 1,110 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.