Who lives in BL7 9DU
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BL7 9DU, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Eagley & Sharples
- Council
- Bolton
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,534 (2024)
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Who lives in BL7 9DU
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around BL7 9DU (Eagley & Sharples) (about 1,534 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 50–54, at 9.1% of residents. 14.8% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 21.9% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
51.6% of residents are female and 48.4% male.
- Female51.6%51%
- Male48.4%49%
Relationship status
49.2% of adults in the BL7 9DU area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 32% have never married.
How residents rate their health
84.2% of residents in the BL7 9DU area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good52.4%48.5%
- Good31.8%33.7%
- Fair11.2%12.7%
- Bad3.5%4%
- Very bad1.1%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.