Who lives in BL8 2EF
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BL8 2EF, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Elton Vale
- Council
- Bury
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,252 (2024)
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Who lives in BL8 2EF
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BL8 2EF sits in (Elton Vale): about 1,252 residents.
Age of residents
The largest age group is 70–74, at 10.9% of residents. 8.7% are aged 20 to 34 — the age that rents most, against 19.6% across England. 42.8% are 65 or over, more than double the 18.4% across England.
The gender split
51.6% of residents are female and 48.4% male.
- Female51.6%51%
- Male48.4%49%
Relationship status
Across England, 44.7% of adults are married or in a civil partnership; the BL8 2EF area is well above that, at 63.9%. 18.4% have never married.
How residents rate their health
Across England, 82.2% of residents describe their health as good or very good; the BL8 2EF area is broadly in line with that, at 80%.
- Very good44.6%48.5%
- Good35.4%33.7%
- Fair16.2%12.7%
- Bad2.9%4%
- Very bad0.9%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.