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Who lives in L39 5

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in L39 5, set against England as a whole.

Council
West Lancashire
Region
North West
Population
8,562 (2024)
Population

Who lives in L39 5

Residents
8,562
2024 estimate
Households
3,460
Census
Median age
49
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
13% / 27%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 20–24, at 9% of residents. 16.2% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 27% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.

L39 5England
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

52.5% of residents are female and 47.5% male.

L39 5
53%
47%
England
  • Female52.5%51%
  • Male47.5%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

51.5% of adults in L39 5 are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 31.9% have never married.

L39 5England
Married or civil partnership51.5%44.7%
Never married31.9%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved6.8%9.1%
Separated1.1%2.2%
Widowed8.7%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

83.2% of residents in L39 5 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

L39 5
52%
31%
England
  • Very good52.2%48.5%
  • Good31%33.7%
  • Fair11.5%12.7%
  • Bad3.7%4%
  • Very bad1.5%1.2%

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

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