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Who lives in CA7 1

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in CA7 1, set against England as a whole.

Council
Cumberland
Region
North West
Population
5,228 (2024)
Population

Who lives in CA7 1

Residents
5,228
2024 estimate
Households
2,314
Census
Median age
51
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
15% / 26%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 9% of residents. 13.1% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 25.8% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.

CA7 1England
0%
2%
5%
8%
10%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

50.6% of residents are female and 49.4% male.

CA7 1
51%
49%
England
  • Female50.6%51%
  • Male49.4%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

52.6% of adults in CA7 1 are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 29.8% have never married.

CA7 1England
Married or civil partnership52.6%44.7%
Never married29.8%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved8.9%9.1%
Separated1.9%2.2%
Widowed6.9%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

80% of residents in CA7 1 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

CA7 1
46%
34%
14%
England
  • Very good46.1%48.5%
  • Good33.9%33.7%
  • Fair14.3%12.7%
  • Bad4.5%4%
  • Very bad1.1%1.2%

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

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