Affluence in BL8 2SL
How BL8 2SL ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Whitehead Park
- Council
- Bury
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,908 (2024)
BL8 2SLBury
How well off BL8 2SL is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BL8 2SL area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is employment (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Employment1.0
- Health and disability1.0
- Crime1.0
- Income2.0
- Living environment2.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Education and skills4.0
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
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 2SL area is broadly in line with that, at 52.4%. 20.9% are retired and 5.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BL8 2SL area is below that, at 24%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BL8 2SL area is below that, at 25.1%. 22% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BL8 2SL sits in (Whitehead Park): about 1,908 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.