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Who lives in L40 9

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in L40 9, set against England as a whole.

Council
West Lancashire
Region
North West
Population
5,842 (2024)
Population

Who lives in L40 9

Residents
5,842
2024 estimate
Households
2,451
Census
Median age
49
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
11% / 26%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 20–24, at 11.2% of residents. 19.8% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 26% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.

L40 9England
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

51.8% of residents are female and 48.2% male.

L40 9
52%
48%
England
  • Female51.8%51%
  • Male48.2%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

44.4% of adults in L40 9 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 36.8% have never married.

L40 9England
Married or civil partnership44.4%44.7%
Never married36.8%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.8%9.1%
Separated1.8%2.2%
Widowed7.3%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

79.7% of residents in L40 9 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

L40 9
46%
34%
14%
England
  • Very good45.9%48.5%
  • Good33.8%33.7%
  • Fair14.1%12.7%
  • Bad4.7%4%
  • Very bad1.4%1.2%

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

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