Who lives in WA12 8SU
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in WA12 8SU, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Newton-le-Willows
- Council
- St. Helens
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,667 (2024)
WA12 8SUNewton-le-Willows
Who lives in WA12 8SU
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around WA12 8SU (Newton-le-Willows) (about 2,667 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 30–34, at 12% of residents. 28.1% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 13.2% are 65 or over, well below the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
51% of residents are female and 49% male.
- Female51%51%
- Male49%49%
Relationship status
37.6% of adults in the WA12 8SU area are married or in a civil partnership, below the England average of 44.7%. 44.4% have never married.
How residents rate their health
81.3% of residents in the WA12 8SU area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good50.5%48.5%
- Good30.8%33.7%
- Fair12.7%12.7%
- Bad4.7%4%
- Very bad1.3%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.