Our Population

About the Wirral
The Wirral is a peninsula measuring approximately 15 miles long and 7 miles wide, making it one of the largest metropolitan boroughs in England with an estimated population of 320,200 (Census 2021).

Demographic Profile
The borough has a relatively higher proportion of older adults and a lower number of residents in their twenties and thirties.

Socioeconomic Diversity
Wirral is ranked as the 77th most deprived local authority in England (2019 Indices of Deprivation) and exhibits a significant life expectancy gap between its eastern and western wards.

Research Opportunities
This demographic and socioeconomic diversity presents a valuable opportunity to conduct research on individuals with chronic conditions, complex comorbidities, and those facing socioeconomic disadvantage.