Affluence in BB5 3RH
How BB5 3RH ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Broadfield & Knuzden
- Council
- Hyndburn
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,473 (2024)
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How well off BB5 3RH is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BB5 3RH area averages decile 4.0 of 10 — more deprived than most 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
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Education and skills5.0
- Health and disability5.0
- Crime5.0
- Children in low-income families5.0
- Income6.0
- Employment6.0
- Older people in low-income households7.0
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 3RH area is broadly in line with that, at 57.1%. 27.2% are retired and 5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BB5 3RH area is broadly in line with that, at 31.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BB5 3RH area is broadly in line with that, at 31.1%. 19.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BB5 3RH sits in (Broadfield & Knuzden): about 1,473 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.