Affluence in BB5 2NY
How BB5 2NY ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Accrington South East
- Council
- Hyndburn
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,613 (2024)
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How well off BB5 2NY is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BB5 2NY area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment1.0
- Children in low-income families1.0
- Income2.0
- Employment2.0
- Crime2.0
- Health and disability3.0
- Education and skills5.0
- Older people in low-income households5.0
- Barriers to housing and services6.0
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 BB5 2NY area is broadly in line with that, at 54.7%. 20.7% are retired and 7.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BB5 2NY area is below that, at 27.7%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BB5 2NY area is broadly in line with that, at 32.1%. 19.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BB5 2NY sits in (Accrington South East): about 1,613 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.