Affluence in BB4 4AY
How BB4 4AY ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Helmshore
- Council
- Rossendale
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,484 (2024)
BB4 4AYRossendale
How well off BB4 4AY is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BB4 4AY area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is health and disability (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability1.0
- Employment2.0
- Income3.0
- Education and skills3.0
- Crime3.0
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Children in low-income families4.0
- Living environment5.0
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 BB4 4AY area is below that, at 45.5%. 33.7% are retired and 5.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BB4 4AY area is well below that, at 23.2%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BB4 4AY area is well below that, at 20.7%. 26.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BB4 4AY sits in (Helmshore): about 1,484 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.