Affluence in BL1 6DD
How BL1 6DD ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Smithills
- Council
- Bolton
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,693 (2024)
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How well off BL1 6DD is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BL1 6DD area averages decile 4.0 of 10 — more deprived than most 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
- Crime3.0
- Income4.0
- Employment4.0
- Health and disability4.0
- Children in low-income families4.0
- Older people in low-income households5.0
- Education and skills6.0
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
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 6DD area is broadly in line with that, at 57%. 23.6% are retired and 5.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BL1 6DD area is below that, at 25.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BL1 6DD area is below that, at 28%. 18% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BL1 6DD sits in (Smithills): about 1,693 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.