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Who lives in WS12 2GH

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in WS12 2GH, set against England as a whole.

Neighbourhood
Wimblebury & Cannock Wood
Council
Cannock Chase
Region
West Midlands
Neighbourhood population
1,390 (2024)
Population

Who lives in WS12 2GH

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around WS12 2GH (Wimblebury & Cannock Wood) (about 1,390 residents).

Residents
1,390
2024 estimate
Households
665
Census
Median age
42
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
14% / 18%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 25–29, at 8.7% of residents. 22.6% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 18.4% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

WS12 2GHEngland
0%
2%
5%
8%
10%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

50.2% of residents are female and 49.8% male.

WS12 2GH
50%
50%
England
  • Female50.2%51%
  • Male49.8%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

42.1% of adults in the WS12 2GH area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 40.2% have never married.

WS12 2GHEngland
Married or civil partnership42.1%44.7%
Never married40.2%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved10.1%9.1%
Separated2.5%2.2%
Widowed5.1%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

78.7% of residents in the WS12 2GH area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

WS12 2GH
42%
37%
15%
England
  • Very good42%48.5%
  • Good36.7%33.7%
  • Fair14.7%12.7%
  • Bad5%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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