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Who lives in BL1 8

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BL1 8, set against England as a whole.

Council
Bolton
Region
North West
Population
27,513 (2024)
Population

Who lives in BL1 8

Residents
27,513
2024 estimate
Households
10,521
Census
Median age
36
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
21% / 14%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 30–34, at 8.1% of residents. 21.9% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 14% are 65 or over, below the England figure of 18.4%.

BL1 8England
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

50.2% of residents are female and 49.8% male.

BL1 8
50%
50%
England
  • Female50.2%51%
  • Male49.8%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

42.5% of adults in BL1 8 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 39.5% have never married.

BL1 8England
Married or civil partnership42.5%44.7%
Never married39.5%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.4%9.1%
Separated2.5%2.2%
Widowed6%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

79.7% of residents in BL1 8 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

BL1 8
48%
32%
14%
England
  • Very good47.8%48.5%
  • Good31.9%33.7%
  • Fair13.6%12.7%
  • Bad5.2%4%
  • Very bad1.6%1.2%

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

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