Affluence in BB4 8BZ
How BB4 8BZ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Crawshawbooth, Reedsholme & Water
- Council
- Rossendale
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,119 (2024)
BB4 8BZRossendale
How well off BB4 8BZ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BB4 8BZ area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services2.0
- Health and disability5.0
- Living environment5.0
- Older people in low-income households5.0
- Income7.0
- Employment7.0
- Crime7.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
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 8BZ area is broadly in line with that, at 61%. 23.5% are retired and 5.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BB4 8BZ area is above that, at 39.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BB4 8BZ area is broadly in line with that, at 37.2%. 14.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BB4 8BZ sits in (Crawshawbooth, Reedsholme & Water): about 2,119 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.