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Who lives in CH46 2

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in CH46 2, set against England as a whole.

Council
Wirral
Region
North West
Population
5,524 (2024)
Population

Who lives in CH46 2

Residents
5,524
2024 estimate
Households
2,154
Census
Median age
34
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
25% / 12%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 5–9, at 8.9% of residents. 18.7% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 12.4% are 65 or over, well below the England figure of 18.4%.

CH46 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

52.1% of residents are female and 47.9% male.

CH46 2
52%
48%
England
  • Female52.1%51%
  • Male47.9%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

31.2% of adults in CH46 2 are married or in a civil partnership, well below the England average of 44.7%. 46.6% have never married.

CH46 2England
Married or civil partnership31.2%44.7%
Never married46.6%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved13.9%9.1%
Separated3.3%2.2%
Widowed5%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

75.5% of residents in CH46 2 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

CH46 2
45%
30%
15%
England
  • Very good45.1%48.5%
  • Good30.4%33.7%
  • Fair15%12.7%
  • Bad7%4%
  • Very bad2.5%1.2%

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

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