Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

West Lancashire

West Lancashire (E07000127) is a local authority district in Lancashire. The district's population of 117,400 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 216th largest in England and Wales. West Lancashire saw a population increase of 6.1% from 2011.


Demographic data for West Lancashire

Population

117,400
people in 2021
216th largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

+6.1%
more people than 2011
155th largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • West Lancashire
  • England and Wales
+10%
1981
2021

Density

339
people per square km
220th densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • West Lancashire
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

  • West Lancashire
  • England and Wales
Female 52%51%
Male 48%49%

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Areas in West Lancashire

No areas available within West Lancashire