Affluence in BL9 9BX
How BL9 9BX ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Fernhill & Pimhole
- Council
- Bury
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,299 (2024)
BL9 9BXBury
How well off BL9 9BX is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BL9 9BX area averages decile 3.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of England. Its weakest domain is income (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Income2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Employment3.0
- Living environment3.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Health and disability4.0
- Crime5.0
- Barriers to housing and services6.0
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 9BX area is broadly in line with that, at 53.1%. 9.9% are retired and 10.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BL9 9BX area is well below that, at 17.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BL9 9BX area is below that, at 24.7%. 29% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BL9 9BX sits in (Fernhill & Pimhole): about 2,299 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.