Affluence in BB3 0AP
How BB3 0AP ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Ewood & Fernhurst
- Council
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,990 (2024)
BB3 0APDarwen
How well off BB3 0AP is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BB3 0AP area averages decile 10.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
- Crime7.0
- Health and disability8.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Income10.0
- Employment10.0
- Living environment10.0
- Children in low-income families10.0
- 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 BB3 0AP area is above that, at 73.2%. 11.7% are retired and 7.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BB3 0AP area is above that, at 41.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BB3 0AP area is broadly in line with that, at 37%. 8.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BB3 0AP sits in (Ewood & Fernhurst): about 2,990 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.