Affluence in BB3 0EH
How BB3 0EH ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- North Darwen
- Council
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,227 (2024)
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How well off BB3 0EH is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BB3 0EH 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
- Employment2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Crime2.0
- Income3.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Older people in low-income households6.0
- 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 BB3 0EH area is broadly in line with that, at 60.3%. 13.5% are retired and 6.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BB3 0EH area is well below that, at 19.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BB3 0EH area is well below that, at 23.1%. 23.6% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BB3 0EH sits in (North Darwen): about 1,227 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.