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Who lives in WS12 1

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in WS12 1, set against England as a whole.

Council
Cannock Chase
Region
West Midlands
Population
11,926 (2024)
Population

Who lives in WS12 1

Residents
11,926
2024 estimate
Households
5,202
Census
Median age
43
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
16% / 20%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 50–54, at 7.9% of residents. 19.6% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 19.8% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

WS12 1England
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

50.9% of residents are female and 49.1% male.

WS12 1
51%
49%
England
  • Female50.9%51%
  • Male49.1%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

45.9% of adults in WS12 1 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 35.4% have never married.

WS12 1England
Married or civil partnership45.9%44.7%
Never married35.4%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.8%9.1%
Separated2.3%2.2%
Widowed6.7%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

79.9% of residents in WS12 1 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

WS12 1
44%
36%
14%
England
  • Very good43.9%48.5%
  • Good36.1%33.7%
  • Fair14.4%12.7%
  • Bad4.6%4%
  • Very bad1%1.2%

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

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