Affluence in BL3 3DU
How BL3 3DU ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Lever Edge
- Council
- Bolton
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,312 (2024)
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How well off BL3 3DU is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BL3 3DU area averages decile 1.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is income (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Income1.0
- Children in low-income families1.0
- Employment2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Barriers to housing and services2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Health and disability3.0
- Crime3.0
- Living environment4.0
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 3DU area is below that, at 41.2%. 11.7% are retired and 14% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BL3 3DU area is less than half that, at 11.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BL3 3DU area is well below that, at 20.4%. 31.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BL3 3DU sits in (Lever Edge): about 2,312 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.