Blackburn with Darwen
Published at ITL3 (sub-regional) grain.
Recent months are provisional and revised in later ONS releases; this page always shows the latest published value (data to 2026-09-01).
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Median pay trend
How it compares
| Area | Median pay | Change, yr | Real terms | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halton (Aug 2026) | £2,609 | +2.6% | -0.6% | 58,274 |
| Knowsley (Aug 2026) | £2,553 | +2.5% | -0.8% | 69,951 |
| Lancaster (Aug 2026) | £2,460 | +2.8% | -0.4% | 59,369 |
| Blackpool | £2,360 | +4.8% | +1.2% | 58,918 |
| Blackburn with Darwen | £2,348 | +4.6% | +1.0% | 64,945 |
| North West | £2,556 | +4.5% | +0.8% | 3,318,448 |
| United Kingdom | £2,660 | +4.4% | +0.8% | 30,280,860 |
Figures exact as published; WageSight does not round. The quarterly LAD release means mixed vintages are normal — a row a quarter behind shows its own data month.
Everyday & leisure spending
Everyday and leisure spending, priced at the area's CPI region — not a weekly food shop, rent, energy, or council tax.
Priced at North West prices (CPI region), not the town.
Healthy life expectancy
Women: 54.4 healthy years at birth (50.4–58.4) · England 61.3 — significantly lower than England
Men: 54 healthy years at birth (49.8–58.2) · England 60.9 — significantly lower than England
Official statistics in development (2022–2024), at birth. Comparisons are gated on statistical significance; change over time is not asserted.