Affluence in BL1 4HS
How BL1 4HS ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Gilnow & Victory
- Council
- Bolton
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,386 (2024)
BL1 4HSBolton
How well off BL1 4HS is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BL1 4HS 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
- Employment2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Health and disability3.0
- Crime3.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
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 BL1 4HS area is broadly in line with that, at 51.4%. 9.6% are retired and 10.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BL1 4HS area is less than half that, at 13.7%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BL1 4HS area is well below that, at 24.1%. 24.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BL1 4HS sits in (Gilnow & Victory): about 2,386 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.