Affluence in BL6 5GG
How BL6 5GG ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Blackrod & Butterwick Fields
- Council
- Bolton
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,326 (2024)
BL6 5GGBolton
How well off BL6 5GG is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BL6 5GG area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- Living environment4.0
- Crime5.0
- Employment7.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Income8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- 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 5GG area is above that, at 62.9%. 23% are retired and 5.3% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BL6 5GG area is above that, at 40.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BL6 5GG area is broadly in line with that, at 35.5%. 10.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BL6 5GG sits in (Blackrod & Butterwick Fields): about 2,326 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.