Who lives in BA5 2LA
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BA5 2LA, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Draycott, Westbury & Wookey
- Council
- Somerset
- Region
- South West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,411 (2024)
BA5 2LAWells
Who lives in BA5 2LA
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around BA5 2LA (Draycott, Westbury & Wookey) (about 1,411 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 15–19, at 14.7% of residents. 8.5% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 34.8% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
54.5% of residents are female and 45.5% male.
- Female54.5%51%
- Male45.5%49%
Relationship status
52.7% of adults in the BA5 2LA area are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 29.5% have never married.
How residents rate their health
85% of residents in the BA5 2LA area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good50.6%48.5%
- Good34.4%33.7%
- Fair12.1%12.7%
- Bad2.2%4%
- Very bad0.7%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.