Who lives in BL8 2SF
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BL8 2SF, 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 2SF
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around BL8 2SF (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 peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 24.3% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
51.5% of residents are female and 48.5% male.
- Female51.5%51%
- Male48.5%49%
Relationship status
54.7% of adults in the BL8 2SF area are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 26.3% have never married.
How residents rate their health
81.6% of residents in the BL8 2SF area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- 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.