Affluence in BL1 7JA
How BL1 7JA ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting
- Council
- Bolton
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,851 (2024)
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How well off BL1 7JA is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BL1 7JA area averages decile 3.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of England. Its weakest domain is income (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Income2.0
- Crime2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Employment3.0
- Health and disability3.0
- Living environment3.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Education and skills4.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
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 7JA area is broadly in line with that, at 54.8%. 16.9% are retired and 7.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BL1 7JA area is below that, at 24.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BL1 7JA area is below that, at 24.6%. 20.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BL1 7JA sits in (Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting): about 1,851 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.