Who lives in BL2 2PY
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BL2 2PY, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Tonge
- Council
- Bolton
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,602 (2024)
Who lives in BL2 2PY
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BL2 2PY sits in (Tonge): about 1,602 residents.
Age of residents
The largest age group is 50–54, at 7.7% of residents. 17.3% are aged 20 to 34 — the age that rents most, against 19.6% across England. 23.6% are 65 or over, above the 18.4% across England.
The gender split
49.9% of residents are female and 50.1% male.
- Female49.9%51%
- Male50.1%49%
Relationship status
Across England, 44.7% of adults are married or in a civil partnership; the BL2 2PY area is below that, at 32.8%. 41.6% have never married.
How residents rate their health
Across England, 82.2% of residents describe their health as good or very good; the BL2 2PY area is below that, at 72.4%.
- Very good38.9%48.5%
- Good33.6%33.7%
- Fair19%12.7%
- Bad6.8%4%
- Very bad1.7%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.