Who lives in WN8
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in WN8, set against England as a whole.
- Council
- West Lancashire
- Region
- North West
- Population
- 54,068 (2024)
WN8Postcode district · Skelmersdale
Who lives in WN8
Age of residents
The largest age group is 55–59, at 7.7% of residents. 18% are aged 20 to 34 — the age that rents most, against 19.6% across England. 18.9% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the 18.4% across England.
The gender split
51.1% of residents are female and 48.9% male.
- Female51.1%51%
- Male48.9%49%
Relationship status
Across England, 44.7% of adults are married or in a civil partnership; WN8 is broadly in line with that, at 42.5%. 38.8% have never married.
How residents rate their health
Across England, 82.2% of residents describe their health as good or very good; WN8 is broadly in line with that, at 79.7%.
- Very good46.7%48.5%
- Good33%33.7%
- Fair13.7%12.7%
- Bad5.1%4%
- Very bad1.5%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.