Who lives in BL6 7RH
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BL6 7RH, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Adlington & Rivington
- Council
- Chorley
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,779 (2024)
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Who lives in BL6 7RH
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around BL6 7RH (Adlington & Rivington) (about 1,779 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 70–74, at 8.4% of residents. 13.2% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 29.1% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
50.1% of residents are female and 49.9% male.
- Female50.1%51%
- Male49.9%49%
Relationship status
56.3% of adults in the BL6 7RH area are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 25.9% have never married.
How residents rate their health
84.2% of residents in the BL6 7RH area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good50.5%48.5%
- Good33.7%33.7%
- Fair12.3%12.7%
- Bad2.9%4%
- Very bad0.6%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.