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Who lives in CW8 1

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in CW8 1, set against England as a whole.

Council
Cheshire West and Chester
Region
North West
Population
17,462 (2024)
Population

Who lives in CW8 1

Residents
17,462
2024 estimate
Households
7,464
Census
Median age
44
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
16% / 20%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 7.9% of residents. 16.9% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 20.3% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

CW8 1England
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

50.6% of residents are female and 49.4% male.

CW8 1
51%
49%
England
  • Female50.6%51%
  • Male49.4%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

47.8% of adults in CW8 1 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 34% have never married.

CW8 1England
Married or civil partnership47.8%44.7%
Never married34%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.7%9.1%
Separated2.3%2.2%
Widowed6.3%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

83.2% of residents in CW8 1 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

CW8 1
50%
34%
12%
England
  • Very good49.6%48.5%
  • Good33.7%33.7%
  • Fair12.3%12.7%
  • Bad3.5%4%
  • Very bad1%1.2%

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

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