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Who lives in WN8 8

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in WN8 8, set against England as a whole.

Council
West Lancashire
Region
North West
Population
12,746 (2024)
Population

Who lives in WN8 8

Residents
12,746
2024 estimate
Households
5,489
Census
Median age
44
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
16% / 20%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 7.9% of residents. 18.1% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 20.4% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

WN8 8England
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

51.1% of residents are female and 48.9% male.

WN8 8
51%
49%
England
  • Female51.1%51%
  • Male48.9%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

40.2% of adults in WN8 8 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 39.4% have never married.

WN8 8England
Married or civil partnership40.2%44.7%
Never married39.4%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved10.4%9.1%
Separated2.3%2.2%
Widowed7.7%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

77.5% of residents in WN8 8 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

WN8 8
44%
34%
15%
England
  • Very good43.7%48.5%
  • Good33.8%33.7%
  • Fair15.2%12.7%
  • Bad5.7%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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