Who lives in BL8 2RY
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BL8 2RY, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Elton Vale
- Council
- Bury
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,589 (2024)
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Who lives in BL8 2RY
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BL8 2RY sits in (Elton Vale): about 1,589 residents.
Age of residents
The largest age group is 55–59, at 7.5% of residents. 12.9% are aged 20 to 34 — the age that rents most, against 19.6% across England. 24.3% are 65 or over, above the 18.4% across England.
The gender split
51.5% of residents are female and 48.5% male.
- Female51.5%51%
- Male48.5%49%
Relationship status
Across England, 44.7% of adults are married or in a civil partnership; the BL8 2RY area is above that, at 54.7%. 26.3% have never married.
How residents rate their health
Across England, 82.2% of residents describe their health as good or very good; the BL8 2RY area is broadly in line with that, at 81.6%.
- Very good53.4%48.5%
- Good28.2%33.7%
- Fair13.4%12.7%
- Bad3.5%4%
- Very bad1.5%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.