Affluence in BB8 8JU
How BB8 8JU ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Nelson East
- Council
- Pendle
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,087 (2024)
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How well off BB8 8JU is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BB8 8JU 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
- Income2.0
- Employment2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Crime4.0
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
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 BB8 8JU area is broadly in line with that, at 53%. 15.7% are retired and 6.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BB8 8JU area is well below that, at 17.2%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BB8 8JU area is well below that, at 17.7%. 31.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BB8 8JU sits in (Nelson East): about 2,087 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.