Postal Code BL2 - United Kingdom
United Kingdom
| Area of Postal Code BL2 | 21.1 km² |
| Population | 46,878 |
| Male Population | 22,819 (48.7%) |
| Female Population | 24,059 (51.3%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +9.1% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +6.6% |
| Median Age | 40.8 years |
| Male Median Age | 39.6 years |
| Female Median Age | 41.9 years |
| Area Codes | 161 |
| Postal Code Extensions | BL2 1AA, BL2 1AB, BL2 1AD, BL2 1AE, BL2 1AF, BL2 1AG, BL2 1AH, BL2 1AJ, BL2 1AL, BL2 1AN More |
| Associated Cities | Manchester, Bury, Leigh, Greater Manchester, Bromley Cross |
| Neighborhoods | Ainsworth, Bolton, Radcliffe |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Coordinates | 53.58787398000872° / -2.3985754398271126° |
| Related Postal Codes | BL0, BL1, BL11, BL3, BL4, BL5, BL6, BL7, BL8, BL9 |
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Postal Code BL2 - United Kingdom Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 42,952 | 43,169 | 43,993 | 46,878 | 49,626 |
| Population Density | 2,036.1 / km² | 2,046.4 / km² | 2,085.5 / km² | 2,222.2 / km² | 2,352.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code BL2 - United Kingdom Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 6.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code BL2 - United Kingdom | +9.1% | +8.6% | +6.6% |
| United Kingdom | +15.2% | +13.3% | +9.9% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code BL2 - United Kingdom Median Age
Median Age: 40.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code BL2 - United Kingdom | 40.8 yrs | 41.9 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code BL2 Population Density
Population Density: 2,222 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code BL2 | 46,878 | 21.1 km² | 2,222 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code BL2 - United Kingdom Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods
Business Distribution by neighborhood in Postal Code BL2 - United Kingdom
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Postal Code BL2 - United Kingdom
Business Concentration in Postal Code BL2 - United Kingdom
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code BL2 - United Kingdom
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty salons | 68 | — |
| Buses and trains | 62 | — |
| Car repair | 103 | 33.6 years |
| Construction of buildings | 96 | 25.5 years |
| Corporate management | 75 | 21.8 years |
| Education other | 65 | 21.3 years |
| Electrical installation | 75 | 28.4 years |
| General contractors | 78 | 19.5 years |
| Hairdressers | 55 | 22.1 years |
| Restaurants | 136 | 14.3 years |
| Shopping | 151 | 23.3 years |
| Shopping other | 149 | 24.2 years |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 58 | 30.9 years |
Business distribution by price for Postal Code BL2 - United Kingdom
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Postal Code BL2 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code BL2 | 589,618 tn | 12.58 tn | 27,950.4 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Postal Code BL2 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 589,618 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.58 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 27,950.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/25/13 | 2:58 AM | 3.2 | 74.2 km | 8,000 m | 24km WNW of Blackpool, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/3/11 | 1:03 PM | 3.6 | 81.2 km | 6,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/28/09 | 3:22 AM | 3.7 | 76.2 km | 8,800 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 11/30/07 | 2:05 PM | 3.3 | 99.5 km | 12,000 m | Wales, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/28/04 | 9:08 PM | 3.4 | 26.6 km | 12,400 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 8/19/03 | 12:46 PM | 3.2 | 92.6 km | 13,200 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/02 | 8:42 PM | 3.1 | 17.8 km | 5,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/02 | 1:24 AM | 3.8 | 18.5 km | 3,700 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/22/02 | 6:53 PM | 3.3 | 20.2 km | 5,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/22/02 | 5:28 AM | 3.5 | 21.1 km | 4,200 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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