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Who lives in WA3 2PR

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in WA3 2PR, set against England as a whole.

Neighbourhood
Lowton
Council
Wigan
Region
North West
Neighbourhood population
1,782 (2024)
Population

Who lives in WA3 2PR

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around WA3 2PR (Lowton) (about 1,782 residents).

Residents
1,782
2024 estimate
Households
675
Census
Median age
49
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
14% / 24%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 50–54, at 9.9% of residents. 14.1% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 24.2% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.

WA3 2PREngland
0%
2%
5%
8%
10%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

52.6% of residents are female and 47.4% male.

WA3 2PR
53%
47%
England
  • Female52.6%51%
  • Male47.4%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

49.5% of adults in the WA3 2PR area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 30% have never married.

WA3 2PREngland
Married or civil partnership49.5%44.7%
Never married30%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved10%9.1%
Separated2.1%2.2%
Widowed8.5%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

81.1% of residents in the WA3 2PR area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

WA3 2PR
45%
36%
15%
England
  • Very good44.8%48.5%
  • Good36.3%33.7%
  • Fair14.9%12.7%
  • Bad3%4%
  • Very bad1%1.2%

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.

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