Affluence in BL6 5HL
How BL6 5HL ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Adlington & Rivington
- Council
- Chorley
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,779 (2024)
BL6 5HLBolton
How well off BL6 5HL is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BL6 5HL area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment3.0
- Crime7.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
- Employment9.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
- Income10.0
- Education and skills10.0
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 5HL area is broadly in line with that, at 57.1%. 33.8% are retired and 4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BL6 5HL area is above that, at 40.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BL6 5HL area is above that, at 38.6%. 12.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BL6 5HL sits in (Adlington & Rivington): about 1,779 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.