Affluence in BL3 2LA
How BL3 2LA ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Harper Green
- Council
- Bolton
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 3,072 (2024)
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How well off BL3 2LA is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BL3 2LA area averages decile 4.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of England. Its weakest domain is education and skills (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Education and skills2.0
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Living environment3.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Income4.0
- Employment4.0
- Health and disability4.0
- Crime5.0
- Children in low-income families6.0
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 BL3 2LA area is below that, at 48.1%. 11.6% are retired and 15.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BL3 2LA area is well below that, at 19.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BL3 2LA area is below that, at 28.5%. 27.2% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BL3 2LA sits in (Harper Green): about 3,072 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.