Affluence in BL3 4US
How BL3 4US ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Lostock & Ladybridge
- Council
- Bolton
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,468 (2024)
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How well off BL3 4US is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BL3 4US area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is crime (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Crime4.0
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- Income6.0
- Employment6.0
- Children in low-income families6.0
- Education and skills7.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- Living environment9.0
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 4US area is below that, at 48.3%. 30.2% are retired and 8.3% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BL3 4US area is above that, at 37.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BL3 4US area is above that, at 39.3%. 17.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BL3 4US sits in (Lostock & Ladybridge): about 1,468 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.