Affluence in BL3 3SR
How BL3 3SR ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Daubhill & Fernhill Gate
- Council
- Bolton
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,944 (2024)
BL3 3SRBolton
How well off BL3 3SR is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BL3 3SR area averages decile 4.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment1.0
- Income3.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Education and skills4.0
- Crime4.0
- Employment5.0
- Health and disability5.0
- Older people in low-income households6.0
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
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 3SR area is broadly in line with that, at 57.2%. 16.9% are retired and 8.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BL3 3SR area is well below that, at 22.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BL3 3SR area is below that, at 25.6%. 22.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BL3 3SR sits in (Daubhill & Fernhill Gate): about 1,944 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.