Affluence in BL9 6NG
How BL9 6NG ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Walmersley & Limefield
- Council
- Bury
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,868 (2024)
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How well off BL9 6NG is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BL9 6NG area averages decile 3.0 of 10 — more deprived than most 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
- Income3.0
- Employment3.0
- Health and disability3.0
- Crime3.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Education and skills4.0
- Older people in low-income households4.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
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 BL9 6NG area is broadly in line with that, at 52.8%. 16% are retired and 8.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BL9 6NG area is below that, at 28.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BL9 6NG area is broadly in line with that, at 31%. 25.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BL9 6NG sits in (Walmersley & Limefield): about 1,868 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.