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Who lives in WA9 4

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in WA9 4, set against England as a whole.

Council
St. Helens
Region
North West
Population
17,464 (2024)
Population

Who lives in WA9 4

Residents
17,464
2024 estimate
Households
7,259
Census
Median age
42
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
17% / 19%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 50–54, at 7.6% of residents. 18.8% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 18.6% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

WA9 4England
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

51.2% of residents are female and 48.8% male.

WA9 4
51%
49%
England
  • Female51.2%51%
  • Male48.8%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

43.8% of adults in WA9 4 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 38.2% have never married.

WA9 4England
Married or civil partnership43.8%44.7%
Never married38.2%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.1%9.1%
Separated2.3%2.2%
Widowed6.6%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

78.5% of residents in WA9 4 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

WA9 4
45%
33%
14%
England
  • Very good45%48.5%
  • Good33.5%33.7%
  • Fair14.3%12.7%
  • Bad5.4%4%
  • Very bad1.8%1.2%

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

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