Affluence in BB4 9SN
How BB4 9SN ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Waterfoot & Stacksteads
- Council
- Rossendale
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,524 (2024)
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How well off BB4 9SN is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BB4 9SN area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is employment (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Employment2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Barriers to housing and services2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Income3.0
- Education and skills3.0
- Crime3.0
- Living environment3.0
- Older people in low-income households4.0
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 9SN area is broadly in line with that, at 56.3%. 16.5% are retired and 6.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BB4 9SN area is below that, at 25.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BB4 9SN area is below that, at 25.1%. 20.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BB4 9SN sits in (Waterfoot & Stacksteads): about 1,524 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.