Affluence in BL1 5AY
How BL1 5AY ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Lostock & Ladybridge
- Council
- Bolton
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,599 (2024)
BL1 5AYBolton
How well off BL1 5AY is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BL1 5AY area averages decile 9.0 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 services5.0
- Health and disability8.0
- Crime8.0
- Income9.0
- Employment9.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
- Living environment10.0
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 5AY area is broadly in line with that, at 50.6%. 32.5% are retired and 7.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BL1 5AY area is well above that, at 49.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BL1 5AY area is well above that, at 50.6%. 12.2% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BL1 5AY sits in (Lostock & Ladybridge): about 1,599 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.