Population Estimates

Population Estimates are available to view in our Power BI Population Estimates dashboards. Estimates are available at Borough level and further down the page, are available for lower geographical areas within Cheshire West and Chester:

Latest population estimates for Cheshire West and Chester

Population estimates for Geographical Areas within Cheshire West and Chester (wards, localities, care communities and parishes)

Downloadable detailed data

Please note: The 2021 Census population estimate for Cheshire West and Chester is 357,200. This is higher than the Office for National statistics had previously estimated the population (343,800 mid-2020 estimate). Some products on this website such as the Population Forecasts were produced before the Census results were published. Population in these products should be used with caution as the 2021 Census provides the most accurate estimate of the population.