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Who lives in BL1 3SA

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BL1 3SA, set against England as a whole.

Neighbourhood
Central Bolton
Council
Bolton
Region
North West
Neighbourhood population
1,999 (2024)
Population

Who lives in BL1 3SA

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around BL1 3SA (Central Bolton) (about 1,999 residents).

Residents
1,999
2024 estimate
Households
608
Census
Median age
32
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
24% / 10%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 5–9, at 9.3% of residents. 21.2% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 10.4% are 65 or over, well below the England figure of 18.4%.

BL1 3SAEngland
0%
2%
5%
8%
10%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

51.2% of residents are female and 48.8% male.

BL1 3SA
51%
49%
England
  • Female51.2%51%
  • Male48.8%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

46.6% of adults in the BL1 3SA area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 38.4% have never married.

BL1 3SAEngland
Married or civil partnership46.6%44.7%
Never married38.4%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved7.7%9.1%
Separated1.4%2.2%
Widowed5.9%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

78.7% of residents in the BL1 3SA area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

BL1 3SA
49%
30%
13%
England
  • Very good48.6%48.5%
  • Good30.1%33.7%
  • Fair13.1%12.7%
  • Bad5.6%4%
  • Very bad2.5%1.2%

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

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