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Who lives in WA1 2LY

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in WA1 2LY, set against England as a whole.

Neighbourhood
Central Warrington
Council
Warrington
Region
North West
Neighbourhood population
2,137 (2024)
Population

Who lives in WA1 2LY

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around WA1 2LY (Central Warrington) (about 2,137 residents).

Residents
2,137
2024 estimate
Households
991
Census
Median age
32
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
7% / 8%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 25–29, at 21.3% of residents. 47.2% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 7.8% are 65 or over, less than half the England figure of 18.4%.

WA1 2LYEngland
0%
10%
20%
30%
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Gender

The gender split

41.1% of residents are female and 58.9% male.

WA1 2LY
41%
59%
England
  • Female41.1%51%
  • Male58.9%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

19.8% of adults in the WA1 2LY area are married or in a civil partnership, less than half the England average of 44.7%. 64.5% have never married.

WA1 2LYEngland
Married or civil partnership19.8%44.7%
Never married64.5%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved10.2%9.1%
Separated2.5%2.2%
Widowed3%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

82% of residents in the WA1 2LY area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

WA1 2LY
46%
36%
13%
England
  • Very good45.6%48.5%
  • Good36.4%33.7%
  • Fair13.3%12.7%
  • Bad3.6%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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