Who lives in BL2 2LZ
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BL2 2LZ, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Tonge
- Council
- Bolton
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,542 (2024)
BL2 2LZBolton
Who lives in BL2 2LZ
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around BL2 2LZ (Tonge) (about 1,542 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 45–49, at 7.5% of residents. 17.4% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 22% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
51.3% of residents are female and 48.7% male.
- Female51.3%51%
- Male48.7%49%
Relationship status
47.6% of adults in the BL2 2LZ area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 36.5% have never married.
How residents rate their health
82.5% of residents in the BL2 2LZ area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good45.4%48.5%
- Good37.1%33.7%
- Fair13.7%12.7%
- Bad3.1%4%
- Very bad0.7%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.