Affluence in BL9 9HZ
How BL9 9HZ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Buckley Wells & Fishpool
- Council
- Bury
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,124 (2024)
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How well off BL9 9HZ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BL9 9HZ area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth 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
- Income2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Employment3.0
- Health and disability3.0
- Crime4.0
- 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 9HZ area is below that, at 48.4%. 16.5% are retired and 9.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BL9 9HZ area is well below that, at 18.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BL9 9HZ area is well below that, at 24.4%. 29% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BL9 9HZ sits in (Buckley Wells & Fishpool): about 2,124 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.