Affluence in BL6 4DX
How BL6 4DX ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Lostock & Ladybridge
- Council
- Bolton
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,589 (2024)
BL6 4DXBolton
How well off BL6 4DX is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BL6 4DX area averages decile 10.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
- Crime6.0
- Living environment8.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Income10.0
- Employment10.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Children in low-income families10.0
- Older people in low-income households10.0
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 BL6 4DX area is broadly in line with that, at 51.3%. 32.5% are retired and 7.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BL6 4DX area is well above that, at 55.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BL6 4DX area is well above that, at 55.2%. 8.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BL6 4DX sits in (Lostock & Ladybridge): about 1,589 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.