Affluence in BD13 1LT
How BD13 1LT ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Northowram & Shelf
- Council
- Calderdale
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,062 (2024)
How well off BD13 1LT is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BD13 1LT area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment4.0
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
- Crime6.0
- Health and disability8.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- Income9.0
- Employment9.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
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 BD13 1LT area is broadly in line with that, at 61.8%. 26.2% are retired and 5.3% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BD13 1LT area is above that, at 44.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BD13 1LT area is broadly in line with that, at 33.4%. 13.2% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BD13 1LT sits in (Northowram & Shelf): about 2,062 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.