Affluence in BL3 3PB
How BL3 3PB ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Daubhill & Fernhill Gate
- Council
- Bolton
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,907 (2024)
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How well off BL3 3PB is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BL3 3PB 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
- Employment1.0
- Education and skills1.0
- Crime1.0
- Children in low-income families1.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Living environment2.0
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
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 3PB area is below that, at 47.5%. 19.1% are retired and 7.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BL3 3PB area is less than half that, at 15.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BL3 3PB area is well below that, at 18.4%. 32.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BL3 3PB sits in (Daubhill & Fernhill Gate): about 1,907 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.