Affluence in BB3 2UQ
How BB3 2UQ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Darwen Town
- Council
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,699 (2024)
BB3 2UQDarwen
How well off BB3 2UQ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BB3 2UQ area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is crime (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Crime1.0
- Living environment1.0
- Employment2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Income3.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Children in low-income families4.0
- 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 2UQ area is broadly in line with that, at 52.5%. 19.2% are retired and 7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BB3 2UQ area is well below that, at 22.7%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BB3 2UQ area is below that, at 24.7%. 25.6% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BB3 2UQ sits in (Darwen Town): about 1,699 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.