North West Demographic
Latest official statistics for North West
North West, home to 7,737,414 residents with a density of 548 people per km².The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 9.7% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 40 years (-0.7 below) the UK average of 40.7.
Population7,737,414▲ 103,121 (1.4%)
Area14,108 km²
Density548
Median Age40-0.7 on UK avg age
Female3,927,50550.8%
Male3,809,90949.2%
Births74,4891.0%
Deaths76,7101.0%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 13 years: ▲ 9.7%
Religion share in North West
Ethnic official statistics in North West
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 85.6% |
Asian | 8.4% |
Black | 2.3% |
Mixed | 2.2% |
Other Group | 1.5% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in North West
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 42.7% |
Never Married | 39.4% |
Divorced | 9.1% |
Widowed | 6.5% |
Separated | 2.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in North West
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 62.4% |
Private Rented | 19.2% |
Social Rented | 17.6% |
Shared Ownership | 0.7% |
Rent Free | 0.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in North West
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 80.2% |
Disabled Limited | 10.7% |
Disabled Lot | 9.1% |
| Total | 100% |