West Lancashire Demographic
Latest official statistics for West Lancashire
West Lancashire is a sparsely populated area with a rural character in North West, home to 121,995 residents with a density of 352 people per km². The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 10.3% over the last decade, and features an average-aged population, with a median age of 44.1 years (3.4 above) the UK average.
Population121,995▲ 1,838 (1.5%)
Area347 km²
Density352
Median Age44.1+3.4 on UK avg age
Female63,25351.8%
Male58,74248.2%
Births9890.8%
Deaths1,3541.1%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 10.3%
Religion share in West Lancashire
Ethnic official statistics in West Lancashire
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 97% |
Mixed | 1.3% |
Asian | 1% |
Black | 0.3% |
Other Group | 0.4% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in West Lancashire
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 45.2% |
Never Married | 37.2% |
Divorced | 8.9% |
Widowed | 6.9% |
Separated | 1.8% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in West Lancashire
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 70.7% |
Social Rented | 14.3% |
Private Rented | 13.9% |
Shared Ownership | 0.9% |
Rent Free | 0.2% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in West Lancashire
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 81.4% |
Disabled Limited | 10.2% |
Disabled Lot | 8.4% |
| Total | 100% |