Affluence in BL3 3QU
How BL3 3QU ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Daubhill & Fernhill Gate
- Council
- Bolton
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,613 (2024)
BL3 3QUBolton
How well off BL3 3QU is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BL3 3QU area averages decile 6.0 of 10 — close to the middle of the range for England. Its weakest domain is crime (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Crime3.0
- Living environment3.0
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
- Children in low-income families5.0
- Income6.0
- Employment6.0
- Education and skills6.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Older people in low-income households7.0
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 3QU area is broadly in line with that, at 56.7%. 25.5% are retired and 4.3% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BL3 3QU area is below that, at 27.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BL3 3QU area is below that, at 26.9%. 21.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BL3 3QU sits in (Daubhill & Fernhill Gate): about 1,613 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.