Affluence in BL3 6TS
How BL3 6TS ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Rumworth South
- Council
- Bolton
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,760 (2024)
BL3 6TSBolton
How well off BL3 6TS is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BL3 6TS 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
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- Income2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Barriers to housing and services2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Employment3.0
- Health and disability5.0
- Crime7.0
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 6TS area is below that, at 45.5%. 10.7% are retired and 9.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BL3 6TS area is less than half that, at 15.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BL3 6TS area is well below that, at 20.9%. 39.2% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BL3 6TS sits in (Rumworth South): about 1,760 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.