Affluence in BL7 9HL
How BL7 9HL ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Dunscar & Egerton
- Council
- Bolton
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,409 (2024)
BL7 9HLBolton
How well off BL7 9HL is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BL7 9HL area averages decile 9.0 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.
- Health and disability6.0
- Living environment6.0
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
- Crime8.0
- Income9.0
- Employment9.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
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 BL7 9HL area is above that, at 66.2%. 19.3% are retired and 5.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BL7 9HL area is above that, at 44.7%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BL7 9HL area is above that, at 40.3%. 10.2% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BL7 9HL sits in (Dunscar & Egerton): about 1,409 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.