Who lives in WS3 5AP
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in WS3 5AP, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Norton Canes
- Council
- Cannock Chase
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 3,580 (2024)
Who lives in WS3 5AP
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around WS3 5AP (Norton Canes) (about 3,580 residents).
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%.
The gender split
49.9% of residents are female and 50.1% male.
- Female49.9%51%
- Male50.1%49%
Relationship status
43.3% of adults in the WS3 5AP area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 40.3% have never married.
How residents rate their health
88.1% of residents in the WS3 5AP area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- 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.