Who lives in WA12 8BF
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in WA12 8BF, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Newton-le-Willows
- Council
- St. Helens
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,672 (2024)
Who lives in WA12 8BF
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around WA12 8BF (Newton-le-Willows) (about 1,672 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 55–59, at 9.3% of residents. 13.7% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 23.5% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
49.6% of residents are female and 50.4% male.
- Female49.6%51%
- Male50.4%49%
Relationship status
55.2% of adults in the WA12 8BF area are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 28.7% have never married.
How residents rate their health
84.5% of residents in the WA12 8BF area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good49.9%48.5%
- Good34.6%33.7%
- Fair11.5%12.7%
- Bad3.4%4%
- Very bad0.6%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.