Affluence in BL3 4LS
How BL3 4LS ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Heaton & Deane
- Council
- Bolton
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,121 (2024)
BL3 4LSBolton
How well off BL3 4LS is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BL3 4LS 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
- Living environment1.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Health and disability3.0
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
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 4LS area is below that, at 41.6%. 14.7% are retired and 13.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BL3 4LS area is less than half that, at 13.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BL3 4LS area is well below that, at 20.7%. 32% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BL3 4LS sits in (Heaton & Deane): about 2,121 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.