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Who lives in WV14 9

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in WV14 9, set against England as a whole.

Council
Dudley
Region
West Midlands
Population
26,297 (2024)
Population

Who lives in WV14 9

Residents
26,297
2024 estimate
Households
10,043
Census
Median age
41
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
18% / 18%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 50–54, at 7.6% of residents. 19.8% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 18.3% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

WV14 9England
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.

WV14 9
51%
49%
England
  • Female50.9%51%
  • Male49.1%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

43.6% of adults in WV14 9 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 38.8% have never married.

WV14 9England
Married or civil partnership43.6%44.7%
Never married38.8%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved8.5%9.1%
Separated2.4%2.2%
Widowed6.7%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

78.4% of residents in WV14 9 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

WV14 9
43%
36%
15%
England
  • Very good42.7%48.5%
  • Good35.8%33.7%
  • Fair15%12.7%
  • Bad5.2%4%
  • Very bad1.4%1.2%

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

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