Who lives in WA5 2DN
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in WA5 2DN, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Penketh & Cuerdley
- Council
- Warrington
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,287 (2024)
Who lives in WA5 2DN
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around WA5 2DN (Penketh & Cuerdley) (about 1,287 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 75–79, at 9% of residents. 12.3% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 35.8% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
52.4% of residents are female and 47.6% male.
- Female52.4%51%
- Male47.6%49%
Relationship status
55% of adults in the WA5 2DN area are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 24% have never married.
How residents rate their health
76.5% of residents in the WA5 2DN area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good42%48.5%
- Good34.5%33.7%
- Fair15.8%12.7%
- Bad6.2%4%
- Very bad1.5%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.