Affluence in BL2 5BD
How BL2 5BD ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Harwood
- Council
- Bolton
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,528 (2024)
BL2 5BDBolton
How well off BL2 5BD is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BL2 5BD area averages decile 4.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of England. Its weakest domain is crime (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Crime1.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Income4.0
- Employment4.0
- Education and skills4.0
- Health and disability4.0
- Barriers to housing and services6.0
- Older people in low-income households6.0
- Living environment9.0
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 BL2 5BD area is broadly in line with that, at 51.7%. 27.7% are retired and 7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BL2 5BD area is below that, at 29.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BL2 5BD area is below that, at 25.5%. 18.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BL2 5BD sits in (Harwood): about 1,528 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.