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Who lives in CA28 9

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in CA28 9, set against England as a whole.

Council
Cumberland
Region
North West
Population
11,906 (2024)
Population

Who lives in CA28 9

Residents
11,906
2024 estimate
Households
5,104
Census
Median age
41
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
19% / 20%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 7.3% of residents. 18.4% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 19.5% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

CA28 9England
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

50.8% of residents are female and 49.2% male.

CA28 9
51%
49%
England
  • Female50.8%51%
  • Male49.2%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

44.5% of adults in CA28 9 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 36.4% have never married.

CA28 9England
Married or civil partnership44.5%44.7%
Never married36.4%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.7%9.1%
Separated2.1%2.2%
Widowed7.3%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

77% of residents in CA28 9 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

CA28 9
45%
32%
15%
England
  • Very good45.2%48.5%
  • Good31.8%33.7%
  • Fair15.5%12.7%
  • Bad5.9%4%
  • Very bad1.7%1.2%

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.

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