Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Sefton

Sefton (E08000014) is a local authority district in North West. The district's population of 279,300 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 56th largest in England and Wales. Sefton saw a population increase of 2.0% from 2011.


Demographic data for Sefton

Population

279,300
people in 2021
56th largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

+2.0%
more people than 2011
268th largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Sefton
  • England and Wales
-6%
1981
2021

Density

1,784
people per square km
98th densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Sefton
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

  • Sefton
  • England and Wales
Female 52%51%
Male 48%49%

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