Affluence in BB9 5SG
How BB9 5SG ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Brierfield & Reedley
- Council
- Pendle
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,092 (2024)
BB9 5SGNelson
How well off BB9 5SG is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BB9 5SG area averages decile 1.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is education and skills (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Education and skills1.0
- Living environment1.0
- Income2.0
- Employment2.0
- Crime2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Health and disability3.0
- 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 BB9 5SG area is below that, at 49.5%. 12.9% are retired and 8.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BB9 5SG area is well below that, at 20.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BB9 5SG area is below that, at 25.6%. 29.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BB9 5SG sits in (Brierfield & Reedley): about 2,092 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.