Affluence in BB6 7EZ
How BB6 7EZ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Great Harwood
- Council
- Hyndburn
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,516 (2024)
BB6 7EZBlackburn
How well off BB6 7EZ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BB6 7EZ area averages decile 1.0 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
- Living environment1.0
- Children in low-income families1.0
- Income2.0
- Employment2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Crime3.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- 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 BB6 7EZ area is broadly in line with that, at 54%. 13.3% are retired and 10% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BB6 7EZ area is well below that, at 17.2%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BB6 7EZ area is below that, at 25.2%. 26.2% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BB6 7EZ sits in (Great Harwood): about 1,516 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.