Who lives in WN6 9RT
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in WN6 9RT, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Parbold, Appley Bridge & Wrightington
- Council
- West Lancashire
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,520 (2024)
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Who lives in WN6 9RT
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around WN6 9RT (Parbold, Appley Bridge & Wrightington) (about 1,520 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 55–59, at 9.8% of residents. 12.1% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 30% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
51.1% of residents are female and 48.9% male.
- Female51.1%51%
- Male48.9%49%
Relationship status
57.1% of adults in the WN6 9RT area are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 25.6% have never married.
How residents rate their health
84.5% of residents in the WN6 9RT area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good52.4%48.5%
- Good32.1%33.7%
- Fair11.6%12.7%
- Bad3.4%4%
- Very bad0.5%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.