Affluence in BL8 1XA
How BL8 1XA ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Higher Woodhill
- Council
- Bury
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,212 (2024)
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How well off BL8 1XA is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BL8 1XA area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Crime7.0
- Employment8.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Income9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Living environment10.0
- Older people in low-income households10.0
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 BL8 1XA area is broadly in line with that, at 51.5%. 35.4% are retired and 4.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BL8 1XA area is above that, at 44.7%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BL8 1XA area is above that, at 39.8%. 14.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BL8 1XA sits in (Higher Woodhill): about 1,212 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.