This area is in a working class neighbourhood popular with families
Population
- 1706 people living in the immediate local area as of the most recent census
The most recent data we have available indicates that this area is fairly densely populated, with 1706 people living in the neighbourhood.
While population density on its own doesn't mean a huge deal, a fairly densely populated area might mean that you're more likely to experience issues like noise or congestion caused by local traffic. However, it also might mean that key services and facilities are more accessible, located where the largest number of people can reach them.
Average age of local residents
- Slightly younger than the National average of 39
Population breakdown by age range
Popularity with families
- Popular with young families
This area is popular with young families. The majority of people living here are single.
Income
- Average household income is around the National average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a less affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income around the National average.
Deprivation
- This particular area is, statistically, one of poorer scoring areas when it comes to official government deprivation figures
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Blackburn with Darwen is, statistically, one of poorer scoring areas when it comes to official government deprivation figures
This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.
Industry of employment
- Most popular sectors: Manufacturing, Retail, and Health
Typical industries in which local people are employed include Manufacturing, Retail, and Health
Travel to work
- Most popular travel methods: Car and Walking
Most people travel to their workplace by Car (61%) and Walking (21%)
Average age of local residents
- Slightly younger than the North West region average of 39
Population breakdown by age range
Income
- Average household income is around the North West region average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a less affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income around the North West region average.
Deprivation
- This particular area scores poorly in official government deprivation statistics compared to other places in North West
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Blackburn with Darwen is, statistically, one of poorer scoring areas when it comes to official government deprivation figures
This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.
Average age of local residents
- Substantially younger than the Chorley Locality average of 46
Population breakdown by age range
Income
- Average household income is much lower than the Chorley Locality average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a less affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income much lower than the Chorley Locality average.
Deprivation
- This particular area area scores worse than Chorley in official government statistics reflecting household income, employment, health and access to opportunities
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Blackburn with Darwen is, statistically, one of poorer scoring areas when it comes to official government deprivation figures
This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.
