Postcode sector · Newton-le-Willows
Who lives in WA12 2
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in WA12 2, set against England as a whole.
- Council
- St. Helens
- Region
- North West
- Population
- 1,753 (2024)
WA12 2Postcode sector · Newton-le-Willows
Who lives in WA12 2
Residents
1,753
2024 estimate
Households
890
Census
Median age
42
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
14% / 19%
Share of residents
Age of residents
The largest age group is 25–29, at 8.3% of residents. 21.9% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 19.4% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.
WA12 2England
0%
2%
5%
8%
10%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
The gender split
50.2% of residents are female and 49.8% male.
WA12 2
50%
50%
England
- Female50.2%51%
- Male49.8%49%
Relationship status
29.1% of adults in WA12 2 are married or in a civil partnership, well below the England average of 44.7%. 47% have never married.
WA12 2England
Married or civil partnership29.1%44.7%
Never married47%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved13.2%9.1%
Separated3.1%2.2%
Widowed7.6%6.1%
How residents rate their health
68.2% of residents in WA12 2 describe their health as good or very good, below the England average of 82.2%.
WA12 2
35%
33%
20%
England
- Very good34.9%48.5%
- Good33.3%33.7%
- Fair20%12.7%
- Bad9.4%4%
- Very bad2.4%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.