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Who lives in CA7 2

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in CA7 2, set against England as a whole.

Council
Cumberland
Region
North West
Population
6,558 (2024)
Population

Who lives in CA7 2

Residents
6,558
2024 estimate
Households
2,883
Census
Median age
49
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
16% / 25%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 8.7% of residents. 14.3% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 24.8% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.

CA7 2England
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

50.5% of residents are female and 49.5% male.

CA7 2
50%
50%
England
  • Female50.5%51%
  • Male49.5%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

51% of adults in CA7 2 are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 30.1% have never married.

CA7 2England
Married or civil partnership51%44.7%
Never married30.1%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.5%9.1%
Separated2%2.2%
Widowed7.5%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

78.8% of residents in CA7 2 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

CA7 2
45%
34%
15%
England
  • Very good44.8%48.5%
  • Good34%33.7%
  • Fair15%12.7%
  • Bad4.9%4%
  • Very bad1.2%1.2%

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

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