Affluence in BB4 4RR
How BB4 4RR ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Townsend Fold & Edenfield
- Council
- Rossendale
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,450 (2024)
BB4 4RRRossendale
How well off BB4 4RR is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BB4 4RR area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment2.0
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Crime6.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Income8.0
- Employment8.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
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 4RR area is broadly in line with that, at 59.1%. 27.5% are retired and 4.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BB4 4RR area is above that, at 38.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BB4 4RR area is broadly in line with that, at 30.4%. 14.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BB4 4RR sits in (Townsend Fold & Edenfield): about 1,450 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.