Affluence in BL1 8JZ
How BL1 8JZ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting
- Council
- Bolton
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,854 (2024)
BL1 8JZBolton
How well off BL1 8JZ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BL1 8JZ area scores 2.0 out of 10, placing it among the most deprived fifth of England. Its lowest-scoring category is living environment (1.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Living environment1.0
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- Income2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Employment3.0
- Health and disability3.0
- Crime5.0
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
46.2% of adults in the BL1 8JZ area are in work, below the England average of 55.7%. 11.4% are retired and 14% are full-time students.
Social grade
15.2% of adults in the BL1 8JZ area work in managerial or professional jobs, less than half the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
21.5% of adults in the BL1 8JZ area hold a degree or equivalent, well below the England average of 33.9%. 35.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around BL1 8JZ (Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting) (about 1,854 residents).
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.