Affluence in L35 3BJ
How L35 3BJ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Whiston South
- Council
- Knowsley
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,408 (2024)
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How well off L35 3BJ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the L35 3BJ area averages decile 4.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of England. Its weakest domain is health and disability (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability3.0
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Employment4.0
- Crime4.0
- Older people in low-income households4.0
- Income5.0
- Education and skills5.0
- Children in low-income families5.0
- Living environment8.0
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 L35 3BJ area is broadly in line with that, at 61.2%. 16.1% are retired and 8.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the L35 3BJ area is below that, at 29.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the L35 3BJ area is below that, at 27.8%. 20.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood L35 3BJ sits in (Whiston South): about 1,408 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.