Who lives in BL4 8LB
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BL4 8LB, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Kearsley & Stoneclough
- Council
- Bolton
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,290 (2024)
Who lives in BL4 8LB
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around BL4 8LB (Kearsley & Stoneclough) (about 1,290 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 25–29, at 8.2% of residents. 20.5% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 11% are 65 or over, well below the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
53.1% of residents are female and 46.9% male.
- Female53.1%51%
- Male46.9%49%
Relationship status
29.8% of adults in the BL4 8LB area are married or in a civil partnership, well below the England average of 44.7%. 52.9% have never married.
How residents rate their health
78.9% of residents in the BL4 8LB area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good43.7%48.5%
- Good35.1%33.7%
- Fair15.2%12.7%
- Bad4.5%4%
- Very bad1.5%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.