Affluence in BL4 9SR
How BL4 9SR ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Highfield & New Bury
- Council
- Bolton
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,597 (2024)
BL4 9SRBolton
How well off BL4 9SR is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BL4 9SR 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
- Health and disability1.0
- Crime1.0
- Children in low-income families1.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Living environment3.0
- Barriers to housing and services6.0
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 BL4 9SR area is below that, at 47.3%. 15.5% are retired and 9.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BL4 9SR area is less than half that, at 13.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BL4 9SR area is well below that, at 17%. 32.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BL4 9SR sits in (Highfield & New Bury): about 1,597 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.