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Who lives in BL1 2DD

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BL1 2DD, set against England as a whole.

Neighbourhood
Central Bolton
Council
Bolton
Region
North West
Neighbourhood population
1,498 (2024)
Population

Who lives in BL1 2DD

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around BL1 2DD (Central Bolton) (about 1,498 residents).

Residents
1,498
2024 estimate
Households
741
Census
Median age
34
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
16% / 12%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 30–34, at 14.1% of residents. 32.3% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 11.7% are 65 or over, well below the England figure of 18.4%.

BL1 2DDEngland
0%
5%
10%
15%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

45.3% of residents are female and 54.7% male.

BL1 2DD
45%
55%
England
  • Female45.3%51%
  • Male54.7%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

29.7% of adults in the BL1 2DD area are married or in a civil partnership, well below the England average of 44.7%. 52.1% have never married.

BL1 2DDEngland
Married or civil partnership29.7%44.7%
Never married52.1%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved10.6%9.1%
Separated3.5%2.2%
Widowed4.1%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

73.5% of residents in the BL1 2DD area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

BL1 2DD
42%
31%
17%
England
  • Very good42.2%48.5%
  • Good31.3%33.7%
  • Fair17.3%12.7%
  • Bad7.1%4%
  • Very bad2.2%1.2%

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.

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