Affluence in BL6 4GE
How BL6 4GE ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Westhoughton East
- Council
- Bolton
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,572 (2024)
BL6 4GEBolton
How well off BL6 4GE is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BL6 4GE area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability6.0
- Crime6.0
- Older people in low-income households6.0
- Income7.0
- Employment7.0
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
- Living environment8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Education and skills9.0
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 4GE area is above that, at 70.5%. 13.4% are retired and 6.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BL6 4GE area is above that, at 43.2%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BL6 4GE area is above that, at 38.3%. 11.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BL6 4GE sits in (Westhoughton East): about 1,572 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.