Affluence in BL3 5RB
How BL3 5RB ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Heaton & Deane
- Council
- Bolton
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,910 (2024)
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How well off BL3 5RB is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BL3 5RB area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth 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
- Income2.0
- Employment2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Crime3.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Health and disability4.0
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
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 5RB area is broadly in line with that, at 50.9%. 12% are retired and 11.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BL3 5RB area is well below that, at 18.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BL3 5RB area is well below that, at 23.5%. 27.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BL3 5RB sits in (Heaton & Deane): about 1,910 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.