Who lives in WF9 2LA
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in WF9 2LA, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- South Elmsall
- Council
- Wakefield
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,518 (2024)
WF9 2LAPontefract
Who lives in WF9 2LA
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around WF9 2LA (South Elmsall) (about 2,518 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 30–34, at 8.2% of residents. 21.7% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 16.3% are 65 or over, below the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
51.8% of residents are female and 48.2% male.
- Female51.8%51%
- Male48.2%49%
Relationship status
38.6% of adults in the WF9 2LA area are married or in a civil partnership, below the England average of 44.7%. 39% have never married.
How residents rate their health
77% of residents in the WF9 2LA area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good46.5%48.5%
- Good30.5%33.7%
- Fair15.6%12.7%
- Bad5.5%4%
- Very bad1.9%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.