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Who lives in L26 8

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in L26 8, set against England as a whole.

Council
Knowsley
Region
North West
Population
1,241 (2024)
Population

Who lives in L26 8

Residents
1,241
2024 estimate
Households
554
Census
Median age
44
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
14% / 17%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 9.7% of residents. 18.7% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 17.3% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

L26 8England
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% of residents are female and 48% male.

L26 8
52%
48%
England
  • Female52%51%
  • Male48%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

42.5% of adults in L26 8 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 42% have never married.

L26 8England
Married or civil partnership42.5%44.7%
Never married42%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved8.5%9.1%
Separated1.8%2.2%
Widowed5.2%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

81.8% of residents in L26 8 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

L26 8
53%
29%
12%
England
  • Very good52.6%48.5%
  • Good29.2%33.7%
  • Fair12.1%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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