Who lives in WA3 2TP
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in WA3 2TP, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Lowton
- Council
- Wigan
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,289 (2024)
Who lives in WA3 2TP
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around WA3 2TP (Lowton) (about 1,289 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 70–74, at 13% of residents. 10.5% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 34.9% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
52.6% of residents are female and 47.4% male.
- Female52.6%51%
- Male47.4%49%
Relationship status
56% of adults in the WA3 2TP area are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 24.9% have never married.
How residents rate their health
78.7% of residents in the WA3 2TP area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good43.6%48.5%
- Good35.1%33.7%
- Fair16.2%12.7%
- Bad4.1%4%
- Very bad1%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.