Who lives in BL8 2LA
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BL8 2LA, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Elton Vale
- Council
- Bury
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,469 (2024)
BL8 2LABury
Who lives in BL8 2LA
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BL8 2LA sits in (Elton Vale): about 1,469 residents.
Age of residents
The largest age group is 65–69, at 8.5% of residents. 10.4% are aged 20 to 34 — the age that rents most, against 19.6% across England. 31% are 65 or over, well above the 18.4% across England.
The gender split
49.8% of residents are female and 50.2% male.
- Female49.8%51%
- Male50.2%49%
Relationship status
Across England, 44.7% of adults are married or in a civil partnership; the BL8 2LA area is well above that, at 64.1%. 21.4% have never married.
How residents rate their health
Across England, 82.2% of residents describe their health as good or very good; the BL8 2LA area is broadly in line with that, at 84.8%.
- Very good53.5%48.5%
- Good31.3%33.7%
- Fair11.2%12.7%
- Bad3.2%4%
- Very bad0.8%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.