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Who lives in L40 1

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in L40 1, set against England as a whole.

Council
West Lancashire
Region
North West
Population
7,856 (2024)
Population

Who lives in L40 1

Residents
7,856
2024 estimate
Households
3,365
Census
Median age
53
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
13% / 28%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 10% of residents. 11.7% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 28.2% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.

L40 1England
0%
5%
10%
15%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

50.4% of residents are female and 49.6% male.

L40 1
50%
50%
England
  • Female50.4%51%
  • Male49.6%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

56.4% of adults in L40 1 are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 25.1% have never married.

L40 1England
Married or civil partnership56.4%44.7%
Never married25.1%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.8%9.1%
Separated1.5%2.2%
Widowed7.3%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

82.7% of residents in L40 1 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

L40 1
49%
33%
13%
England
  • Very good49.3%48.5%
  • Good33.4%33.7%
  • Fair13%12.7%
  • Bad3.2%4%
  • Very bad1.1%1.2%

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

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