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Who lives in WA8 4

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in WA8 4, set against England as a whole.

Council
Halton
Region
North West
Population
13,580 (2024)
Population

Who lives in WA8 4

Residents
13,580
2024 estimate
Households
5,441
Census
Median age
43
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
18% / 17%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 8.3% of residents. 16.8% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 17.3% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

WA8 4England
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

51.6% of residents are female and 48.4% male.

WA8 4
52%
48%
England
  • Female51.6%51%
  • Male48.4%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

46.5% of adults in WA8 4 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 37% have never married.

WA8 4England
Married or civil partnership46.5%44.7%
Never married37%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved8.8%9.1%
Separated2.2%2.2%
Widowed5.6%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

81.4% of residents in WA8 4 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

WA8 4
51%
31%
12%
England
  • Very good50.5%48.5%
  • Good30.9%33.7%
  • Fair12.1%12.7%
  • Bad4.9%4%
  • Very bad1.6%1.2%

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

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