Wheelton and Withnell Demographics (Chorley, England)

Wheelton and Withnell is a ward in Chorley of North West, England and includes areas of Whittle-Le-Woods, Johnson's Hillock, Withnell Fold Ind Est, Flash Green, Withnell, Abbey Village, Thorpe Green, Lower Lane, Ollerton, Brinscall, Kylnclough, Withnell Fold, Higher Wheelton, Brindle, Great Knowley, Wheelton, Windy Harbour and Heapey.

In the 2011 census the population of Wheelton and Withnell was 4,111 and is made up of approximately 51% females and 49% males.

The average age of people in Wheelton and Withnell is 41, while the median age is higher at 44.

94.7% of people living in Wheelton and Withnell were born in England. Other top answers for country of birth were 1.3% Scotland, 0.7% Wales, 0.6% Northern Ireland, 0.3% Ireland, 0.3% India, 0.1% United States, 0.1% South America, 0.1% Australia, 0.1% South Africa.

99.4% of people living in Wheelton and Withnell speak English. The other top languages spoken are 0.1% Polish, 0.1% French, 0.1% Malayalam, 0.1% Russian, 0.1% Vietnamese, 0.1% German.

The religious make up of Wheelton and Withnell is 76.1% Christian, 16.8% No religion, 0.2% Buddhist, 0.2% Hindu, 0.2% Muslim, 0.1% Agnostic. 235 people did not state a religion. 9 people identified as a Jedi Knight.

54.9% of people are married, 11.8% cohabit with a member of the opposite sex, 0.4% live with a partner of the same sex, 18.4% are single and have never married or been in a registered same sex partnership, 7.8% are separated or divorced. There are 195 widowed people living in Wheelton and Withnell.

The top occupations listed by people in Wheelton and Withnell are Professional 26.7%, Managers, directors and senior officials 14.5%, Associate professional and technical 12.7%, Skilled trades 10.4%, Corporate managers and directors 9.6%, Administrative and secretarial 9.2%, Caring, leisure and other service 8.3%, Teaching and educational professionals 7.5%, Teaching and Educational Professionals 7.5%, Elementary 7.0%.