Affluence in BB5 2QU
How BB5 2QU ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Accrington South East
- Council
- Hyndburn
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,322 (2024)
BB5 2QUAccrington
How well off BB5 2QU is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BB5 2QU area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability5.0
- Barriers to housing and services6.0
- Living environment6.0
- Older people in low-income households7.0
- Income8.0
- Employment8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Crime9.0
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 2QU area is broadly in line with that, at 53%. 34% are retired and 5.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BB5 2QU area is broadly in line with that, at 33.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BB5 2QU area is below that, at 27.8%. 15.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BB5 2QU sits in (Accrington South East): about 1,322 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.