This area is in a fairly typical neighbourhood popular with families
National politics
West Lancashire Co is represented by the Labour party.
National (General) Election 2019
This location falls within the parliamentary constituency of West Lancashire Co, represented by the Labour MP, Rosie Cooper. At the last general election Labour won control with a majority of 8,336 votes over Conservative. A breakdown of voting at the last election is shown above.
Population
- 1151 people living in the immediate local area as of the most recent census
The most recent data we have available indicates that this area is fairly densely populated, with 1151 people living in the neighbourhood.
While population density on its own doesn't mean a huge deal, a fairly densely populated area might mean that you're more likely to experience issues like noise or congestion caused by local traffic. However, it also might mean that key services and facilities are more accessible, located where the largest number of people can reach them.
Average age of local residents
- Substantially older than the National average of 39
Population breakdown by age range
Popularity with families
- Popular with families with older children
This area is popular with families with older children. The majority of people living here are single.
Income
- Average household income is slightly higher than the National average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a fairly average area. At the same time, local households have an income slightly higher than the National average.
Deprivation
- West Lancashire is a fairly typical area in terms of household income, employment and access to opportunities
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of West Lancashire is a fairly typical area in terms of household income, employment and access to opportunities
This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.
Industry of employment
- Most popular sectors: Manufacturing, Retail, and Teaching
Typical industries in which local people are employed include Manufacturing, Retail, and Teaching
Travel to work
- Most popular travel methods: Car and Car (as a passenger)
Most people travel to their workplace by Car (74%) and Car (as a passenger) (10%)
Average age of local residents
- Substantially older than the North West region average of 39
Population breakdown by age range
Income
- Average household income is much higher than the North West region average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a fairly average area. At the same time, local households have an income much higher than the North West region average.
Deprivation
- West Lancashire performs well in official government statistics looking at household income, employment, health and access to opportunities, when compared to other places in North West
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of West Lancashire is a fairly typical area in terms of household income, employment and access to opportunities
This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.
Local politics
There is No Overall Control (NOC) in West Lancashire Co.
Local elections
Locally, this area falls under the responsibility of West Lancashire, of which no individual party has overall control. At a county level, Lancashire provide some services.
Average age of local residents
- Slightly older than the St. Locality average of 46
Population breakdown by age range
Income
- Average household income is slightly lower than the St. Locality average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a fairly average area. At the same time, local households have an income slightly lower than the St. Locality average.
Deprivation
- West Lancashire area scores worse than St. in official government statistics reflecting household income, employment, health and access to opportunities
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of West Lancashire is a fairly typical area in terms of household income, employment and access to opportunities
This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.