Affluence in BL6 6PU
How BL6 6PU ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Horwich East
- Council
- Bolton
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,406 (2024)
BL6 6PUBolton
How well off BL6 6PU is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BL6 6PU 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
- Crime7.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Living environment9.0
- 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 6PU area is broadly in line with that, at 56.5%. 30.2% are retired and 6.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BL6 6PU area is well above that, at 53.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BL6 6PU area is well above that, at 50.3%. 8.6% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BL6 6PU sits in (Horwich East): about 1,406 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.