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Who lives in WV6 7

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in WV6 7, set against England as a whole.

Council
South Staffordshire
Region
West Midlands
Population
25,152 (2024)
Population

Who lives in WV6 7

Residents
25,152
2024 estimate
Households
10,254
Census
Median age
49
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
15% / 25%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 8.6% of residents. 14.6% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 24.9% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.

WV6 7England
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

50.8% of residents are female and 49.2% male.

WV6 7
51%
49%
England
  • Female50.8%51%
  • Male49.2%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

53.9% of adults in WV6 7 are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 28% have never married.

WV6 7England
Married or civil partnership53.9%44.7%
Never married28%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved8.9%9.1%
Separated2%2.2%
Widowed7.2%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

82.2% of residents in WV6 7 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

WV6 7
47%
35%
13%
England
  • Very good46.9%48.5%
  • Good35.3%33.7%
  • Fair13%12.7%
  • Bad3.7%4%
  • Very bad1.1%1.2%

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

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