Affluence in BB5 6XF
How BB5 6XF ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Accrington North East
- Council
- Hyndburn
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,670 (2024)
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How well off BB5 6XF is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BB5 6XF area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is health and disability (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability1.0
- Income2.0
- Employment2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Crime3.0
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Education and skills4.0
- Older people in low-income households4.0
- Living environment8.0
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 6XF area is broadly in line with that, at 50.2%. 22.7% are retired and 7.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BB5 6XF area is below that, at 25.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BB5 6XF area is below that, at 25.7%. 21.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BB5 6XF sits in (Accrington North East): about 1,670 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.