Affluence in L40 6HP
How L40 6HP ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Bickerstaffe & Newburgh
- Council
- West Lancashire
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,667 (2024)
L40 6HPOrmskirk
How well off L40 6HP is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the L40 6HP area averages decile 10.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
- Living environment7.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Health and disability8.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Income10.0
- Employment10.0
- Crime10.0
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 L40 6HP area is less than half that, at 22.9%. 17.2% are retired and 56.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the L40 6HP area is well below that, at 19.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the L40 6HP area is well below that, at 20.2%. 6.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood L40 6HP sits in (Bickerstaffe & Newburgh): about 2,667 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.