Affluence in BL3 2PB
How BL3 2PB ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Farnworth North
- Council
- Bolton
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,769 (2024)
How well off BL3 2PB is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BL3 2PB area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth 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
- Living environment1.0
- Income2.0
- Employment2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
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 2PB area is broadly in line with that, at 54.6%. 13% are retired and 9.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BL3 2PB area is well below that, at 21.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BL3 2PB area is well below that, at 23.7%. 26.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BL3 2PB sits in (Farnworth North): about 1,769 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.