Who lives in WA12
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in WA12, set against England as a whole.
- Council
- St. Helens
- Region
- North West
- Population
- 33,942 (2024)
WA12Postcode district · Newton-le-Willows
Who lives in WA12
Age of residents
The largest age group is 30–34, at 8% of residents. 20.6% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 16.7% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
51.1% of residents are female and 48.9% male.
- Female51.1%51%
- Male48.9%49%
Relationship status
41.6% of adults in WA12 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 39.5% have never married.
How residents rate their health
79.9% of residents in WA12 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good47.9%48.5%
- Good31.9%33.7%
- Fair13.5%12.7%
- Bad5.1%4%
- Very bad1.5%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.