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Who lives in WS3 5AG

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in WS3 5AG, set against England as a whole.

Neighbourhood
Norton Canes
Council
Cannock Chase
Region
West Midlands
Neighbourhood population
3,580 (2024)
Population

Who lives in WS3 5AG

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around WS3 5AG (Norton Canes) (about 3,580 residents).

Residents
3,580
2024 estimate
Households
1,082
Census
Median age
35
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
19% / 16%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 30–34, at 11.1% of residents. 27.3% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 16.3% are 65 or over, below the England figure of 18.4%.

WS3 5AGEngland
0%
5%
10%
15%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

49.9% of residents are female and 50.1% male.

WS3 5AG
50%
50%
England
  • Female49.9%51%
  • Male50.1%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

43.3% of adults in the WS3 5AG area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 40.3% have never married.

WS3 5AGEngland
Married or civil partnership43.3%44.7%
Never married40.3%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved8.4%9.1%
Separated2.3%2.2%
Widowed5.8%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

88.1% of residents in the WS3 5AG area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

WS3 5AG
52%
36%
England
  • Very good51.6%48.5%
  • Good36.5%33.7%
  • Fair9.1%12.7%
  • Bad2.3%4%
  • Very bad0.5%1.2%

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

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