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Who lives in PR26 6

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in PR26 6, set against England as a whole.

Council
South Ribble
Region
North West
Population
15,510 (2024)
Population

Who lives in PR26 6

Residents
15,510
2024 estimate
Households
5,894
Census
Median age
43
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
17% / 20%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 7.6% of residents. 18.3% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 19.9% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

PR26 6England
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.

PR26 6
51%
49%
England
  • Female50.6%51%
  • Male49.4%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

49.1% of adults in PR26 6 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 32.8% have never married.

PR26 6England
Married or civil partnership49.1%44.7%
Never married32.8%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.6%9.1%
Separated1.9%2.2%
Widowed6.5%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

83% of residents in PR26 6 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

PR26 6
49%
34%
12%
England
  • Very good49.4%48.5%
  • Good33.6%33.7%
  • Fair12.1%12.7%
  • Bad3.7%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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