Cheshire West and Chester Demographic
Latest official statistics for Cheshire West and Chester
Cheshire West and Chester is a sparsely populated area with a rural character in North West, home to 371,652 residents with a density of 404 people per km². The area has seen a strong population rise of 12.8% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 43.4 years (2.7 above) the UK average.
Population371,652▲ 4,987 (1.4%)
Area920 km²
Density404
Median Age43.4+2.7 on UK avg age
Female189,87151.1%
Male181,78148.9%
Births3,1160.8%
Deaths3,8141.0%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 12.8%
Religion share in Cheshire West and Chester
Ethnic official statistics in Cheshire West and Chester
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 95.3% |
Asian | 2% |
Mixed | 1.5% |
Black | 0.6% |
Other Group | 0.6% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Cheshire West and Chester
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 46.8% |
Never Married | 34.9% |
Divorced | 9.5% |
Widowed | 6.8% |
Separated | 2% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Cheshire West and Chester
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 68.3% |
Private Rented | 15.7% |
Social Rented | 14.6% |
Shared Ownership | 1.3% |
Rent Free | 0.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Cheshire West and Chester
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 82% |
Disabled Limited | 10.5% |
Disabled Lot | 7.5% |
| Total | 100% |