Local authority · E07000127
West Lancashire since 2017
Every series published for West Lancashire that reaches back to 2017, compared with its latest published period. Both ends are the publisher’s own figures and the difference is those two numbers subtracted. No year is interpolated, and where a series starts later than the year you picked it says so instead of being extended backwards.
What changed
- 14,322201711,5682024
Mean domestic gas consumption per meter
In West Lancashire, mean domestic gas consumption per meter fell from 14,322 in 2017 to 11,568 in 2024, a change of 2,753 or 19.2% (DESNZ).
How this figure was worked out
11,568 in 2024 − 14,322 in 2017 = −2,753, or −19.2% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 11,568.38 and 14,321.58, and 11,568.38 − 14,321.58 = 2,753.19.
Published by DESNZ; the earlier years come from Mean domestic gas consumption per meter, 2012 onwards.
In West Lancashire, mean domestic gas consumption per meter fell from 14,322 in 2017 to 11,568 in 2024, a change of 2,753 or 19.2% (DESNZ).
Civometry · West Lancashire - 3,98420173,4052024
Mean domestic electricity consumption per meter
In West Lancashire, mean domestic electricity consumption per meter fell from 3,984 in 2017 to 3,405 in 2024, a change of 580 or 14.5% (DESNZ).
How this figure was worked out
3,405 in 2024 − 3,984 in 2017 = −580, or −14.5% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 3,404.50 and 3,984.21, and 3,404.50 − 3,984.21 = 579.70.
Published by DESNZ; the earlier years come from Mean domestic electricity consumption per meter, 2012 onwards.
In West Lancashire, mean domestic electricity consumption per meter fell from 3,984 in 2017 to 3,405 in 2024, a change of 580 or 14.5% (DESNZ).
Civometry · West Lancashire - 1042017 Q14202026 Q2
Asylum seekers supported in each council area
In West Lancashire, asylum seekers supported in each council area rose from 104 in 2017 Q1 to 420 in 2026 Q2, a change of 316 or 303.8% (Home Office).
How this figure was worked out
420 in 2026 Q2 − 104 in 2017 Q1 = 316, or +303.8% of the earlier figure
Published by Home Office.
In West Lancashire, asylum seekers supported in each council area rose from 104 in 2017 Q1 to 420 in 2026 Q2, a change of 316 or 303.8% (Home Office).
Civometry · West Lancashire - 222017 Q352026 Q1
People resettled in each council area
In West Lancashire, people resettled in each council area fell from 22 in 2017 Q3 to 5 in 2026 Q1, a change of 17 or 77.3% (Home Office).
How this figure was worked out
5 in 2026 Q1 − 22 in 2017 Q3 = −17, or −77.3% of the earlier figure
Published by Home Office.
In West Lancashire, people resettled in each council area fell from 22 in 2017 Q3 to 5 in 2026 Q1, a change of 17 or 77.3% (Home Office).
Civometry · West Lancashire - £1,908Year ending March 2021£2,456Year ending March 2027
Band D council tax by billing authority
In West Lancashire, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £1,908 in the year ending March 2021 to £2,456 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £548 or 28.7%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
The cash comparison stands alone here: the CPI index is not published for March 2027, the month the later period ends in, so no real-terms change can be shown.
This series begins in the year ending March 2021, after 2017, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£2,456 in the year ending March 2027 − £1,908 in the year ending March 2021 = £548, or +28.7% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 2,456.23 and 1,908.37, and 2,456.23 − 1,908.37 = 547.86.
Published by MHCLG; the earlier years come from Band D council tax by billing authority, 2020-21 to 2024-25. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In West Lancashire, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £1,908 in the year ending March 2021 to £2,456 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £548 or 28.7%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · West Lancashire - £28,4452017£38,1022025
Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence
In West Lancashire, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £28,445 in 2017 to £38,102 in 2025, a change of £9,657 or 33.9%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
In real terms (2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £37,990 then against £38,102 now — up 0.3%.
How this figure was worked out
£38,102 in 2025 − £28,445 in 2017 = £9,657, or +33.9% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In West Lancashire, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £28,445 in 2017 to £38,102 in 2025, a change of £9,657 or 33.9%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · West Lancashire - £38,2362024£41,4132025
Median annual pay, male full-time employees, by area of residence
In West Lancashire, median annual pay, male full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £38,236 in 2024 to £41,413 in 2025, a change of £3,177 or 8.3%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
In real terms (2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £39,505 then against £41,413 now — up 4.8%.
This series begins in 2024, after 2017, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£41,413 in 2025 − £38,236 in 2024 = £3,177, or +8.3% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In West Lancashire, median annual pay, male full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £38,236 in 2024 to £41,413 in 2025, a change of £3,177 or 8.3%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · West Lancashire - £31,8042024£33,3522025
Median annual pay, female full-time employees, by area of residence
In West Lancashire, median annual pay, female full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £31,804 in 2024 to £33,352 in 2025, a change of £1,548 or 4.9%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
In real terms (2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £32,859 then against £33,352 now — up 1.5%.
This series begins in 2024, after 2017, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£33,352 in 2025 − £31,804 in 2024 = £1,548, or +4.9% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In West Lancashire, median annual pay, female full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £31,804 in 2024 to £33,352 in 2025, a change of £1,548 or 4.9%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · West Lancashire - £5382017£7882025
Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence
In West Lancashire, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £538 in 2017 to £788 in 2025, a change of £250 or 46.5%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
In real terms (2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £718 then against £788 now — up 9.7%.
How this figure was worked out
£788 in 2025 − £538 in 2017 = £250, or +46.5% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 787.80 and 537.70, and 787.80 − 537.70 = 250.10.
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In West Lancashire, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £538 in 2017 to £788 in 2025, a change of £250 or 46.5%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · West Lancashire - £584January 2017£803July 2026
In West Lancashire, average private rent a month rose from £584 in January 2017 to £803 in July 2026, a change of £219 or 37.5%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
In real terms (July 2026 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £823 then against £803 now — down 2.4%.
How this figure was worked out
£803 in July 2026 − £584 in January 2017 = £219, or +37.5% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In West Lancashire, average private rent a month rose from £584 in January 2017 to £803 in July 2026, a change of £219 or 37.5%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · West Lancashire - 1.4%January 20176.4%July 2026
In West Lancashire, private rent annual change rose from 1.4% in January 2017 to 6.4% in July 2026, a change of 5.1% or 363.4% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
6.4% in July 2026 − 1.4% in January 2017 = 5.1%, or +363.4% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 6.44 and 1.39, and 6.44 − 1.39 = 5.05.
Published by ONS.
In West Lancashire, private rent annual change rose from 1.4% in January 2017 to 6.4% in July 2026, a change of 5.1% or 363.4% (ONS).
Civometry · West Lancashire - 1,255January 20172,045July 2026
People claiming unemployment-related benefits
In West Lancashire, people claiming unemployment-related benefits rose from 1,255 in January 2017 to 2,045 in July 2026, a change of 790 or 62.9% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
2,045 in July 2026 − 1,255 in January 2017 = 790, or +62.9% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS.
In West Lancashire, people claiming unemployment-related benefits rose from 1,255 in January 2017 to 2,045 in July 2026, a change of 790 or 62.9% (ONS).
Civometry · West Lancashire - 1.8%January 20172.7%July 2026
Claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64
In West Lancashire, claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64 rose from 1.8% in January 2017 to 2.7% in July 2026, a change of 0.9% or 50.0% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
2.7% in July 2026 − 1.8% in January 2017 = 0.9%, or +50.0% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 2.70 and 1.80, and 2.70 − 1.80 = 0.90.
Published by ONS.
In West Lancashire, claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64 rose from 1.8% in January 2017 to 2.7% in July 2026, a change of 0.9% or 50.0% (ONS).
Civometry · West Lancashire - £163,643January 2017£231,816June 2026
In West Lancashire, average house price rose from £163,643 in January 2017 to £231,816 in June 2026, a change of £68,173 or 41.7%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (HM Land Registry).
In real terms (June 2026 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £229,972 then against £231,816 now — up 0.8%.
How this figure was worked out
£231,816 in June 2026 − £163,643 in January 2017 = £68,173, or +41.7% of the earlier figure
Published by HM Land Registry. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In West Lancashire, average house price rose from £163,643 in January 2017 to £231,816 in June 2026, a change of £68,173 or 41.7%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (HM Land Registry).
Civometry · West Lancashire - 0.7%January 20174.3%June 2026
In West Lancashire, house price annual change rose from 0.7% in January 2017 to 4.3% in June 2026, a change of 3.6% or 514.3% (HM Land Registry).
How this figure was worked out
4.3% in June 2026 − 0.7% in January 2017 = 3.6%, or +514.3% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 4.30 and 0.70, and 4.30 − 0.70 = 3.60.
Published by HM Land Registry.
In West Lancashire, house price annual change rose from 0.7% in January 2017 to 4.3% in June 2026, a change of 3.6% or 514.3% (HM Land Registry).
Civometry · West Lancashire - 930Year to mid-20171,537Year to mid-2025
Net internal migration by local authority
In West Lancashire, net internal migration by local authority rose from 930 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,537 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 607 or 65.3% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
1,537 in Year to mid-2025 − 930 in Year to mid-2017 = 607, or +65.3% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Internal migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In West Lancashire, net internal migration by local authority rose from 930 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,537 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 607 or 65.3% (ONS).
Civometry · West Lancashire - 496Year to mid-20171,012Year to mid-2025
International migration into a local authority
In West Lancashire, international migration into a local authority rose from 496 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,012 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 516 or 104.0% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
1,012 in Year to mid-2025 − 496 in Year to mid-2017 = 516, or +104.0% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from International migration in by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In West Lancashire, international migration into a local authority rose from 496 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,012 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 516 or 104.0% (ONS).
Civometry · West Lancashire - 475Year to mid-2017675Year to mid-2025
International migration out of a local authority
In West Lancashire, international migration out of a local authority rose from 475 in Year to mid-2017 to 675 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 200 or 42.1% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
675 in Year to mid-2025 − 475 in Year to mid-2017 = 200, or +42.1% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from International migration out by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In West Lancashire, international migration out of a local authority rose from 475 in Year to mid-2017 to 675 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 200 or 42.1% (ONS).
Civometry · West Lancashire - 21Year to mid-2017337Year to mid-2025
Net international migration by local authority
In West Lancashire, net international migration by local authority rose from 21 in Year to mid-2017 to 337 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 316 or 1504.8% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
337 in Year to mid-2025 − 21 in Year to mid-2017 = 316, or +1504.8% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from International migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In West Lancashire, net international migration by local authority rose from 21 in Year to mid-2017 to 337 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 316 or 1504.8% (ONS).
Civometry · West Lancashire - 1,020Year to mid-2017946Year to mid-2025
In West Lancashire, births by local authority fell from 1,020 in Year to mid-2017 to 946 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 74 or 7.3% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
946 in Year to mid-2025 − 1,020 in Year to mid-2017 = −74, or −7.3% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Births by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In West Lancashire, births by local authority fell from 1,020 in Year to mid-2017 to 946 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 74 or 7.3% (ONS).
Civometry · West Lancashire - 1,234Year to mid-20171,317Year to mid-2025
In West Lancashire, deaths by local authority rose from 1,234 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,317 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 83 or 6.7% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
1,317 in Year to mid-2025 − 1,234 in Year to mid-2017 = 83, or +6.7% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Deaths by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In West Lancashire, deaths by local authority rose from 1,234 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,317 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 83 or 6.7% (ONS).
Civometry · West Lancashire - -214Year to mid-2017-371Year to mid-2025
Births minus deaths by local authority
In West Lancashire, births minus deaths by local authority fell from -214 in Year to mid-2017 to -371 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 157 or 73.4% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
-371 in Year to mid-2025 − -214 in Year to mid-2017 = −157, or −73.4% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Natural change by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In West Lancashire, births minus deaths by local authority fell from -214 in Year to mid-2017 to -371 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 157 or 73.4% (ONS).
Civometry · West Lancashire - 230Year to mid-20177Year to mid-2025
Other population change by local authority
In West Lancashire, other population change by local authority fell from 230 in Year to mid-2017 to 7 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 223 or 97.0% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
7 in Year to mid-2025 − 230 in Year to mid-2017 = −223, or −97.0% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Other population change by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In West Lancashire, other population change by local authority fell from 230 in Year to mid-2017 to 7 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 223 or 97.0% (ONS).
Civometry · West Lancashire - £88.2m2017 Q1£98.2m2026 Q2
In West Lancashire, outstanding council borrowing rose from £88.2m in 2017 Q1 to £98.2m in 2026 Q2, a change of £10m or 11.3%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
In real terms (2026 Q2 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £122.6m then against £98.2m now — down 19.9%.
How this figure was worked out
£98.2m in 2026 Q2 − £88.2m in 2017 Q1 = £10m, or +11.3% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 98.21 and 88.21, and 98.21 − 88.21 = 10.00.
Published by MHCLG; the earlier years come from Outstanding council borrowing, 2010 to 2020. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In West Lancashire, outstanding council borrowing rose from £88.2m in 2017 Q1 to £98.2m in 2026 Q2, a change of £10m or 11.3%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · West Lancashire - £29.5m2020 Q2£18.7m2026 Q2
In West Lancashire, council investments held fell from £29.5m in 2020 Q2 to £18.7m in 2026 Q2, a change of £10.8m or 36.6%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
In real terms (2026 Q2 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £38.7m then against £18.7m now — down 51.7%.
This series begins in 2020 Q2, after 2017, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£18.7m in 2026 Q2 − £29.5m in 2020 Q2 = −£10.8m, or −36.6% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 18.69 and 29.51, and 18.69 − 29.51 = 10.81.
Published by MHCLG. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In West Lancashire, council investments held fell from £29.5m in 2020 Q2 to £18.7m in 2026 Q2, a change of £10.8m or 36.6%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · West Lancashire - £14.7mYear ending March 2018£25.6mYear ending March 2025
In West Lancashire, council spending on services rose from £14.7m in the year ending March 2018 to £25.6m in the year ending March 2025, a change of £10.9m or 74.4%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
In real terms (Year ending March 2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £19.1m then against £25.6m now — up 34.1%.
This series begins in the year ending March 2018, after 2017, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£25.6m in the year ending March 2025 − £14.7m in the year ending March 2018 = £10.9m, or +74.4% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 25.62 and 14.69, and 25.62 − 14.69 = 10.93.
Published by MHCLG. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In West Lancashire, council spending on services rose from £14.7m in the year ending March 2018 to £25.6m in the year ending March 2025, a change of £10.9m or 74.4%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · West Lancashire - £1mYear ending March 2018£1mYear ending March 2025
In West Lancashire, unallocated council reserves was the same in the year ending March 2025 as in the year ending March 2018, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
In real terms (Year ending March 2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £1.2m then against £1m now — down 23.1%.
This series begins in the year ending March 2018, after 2017, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£1m in the year ending March 2025 − £1m in the year ending March 2018 = £0m, or −0.0% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 0.96 and 0.96, and 0.96 − 0.96 = 0.00.
Published by MHCLG. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In West Lancashire, unallocated council reserves was the same in the year ending March 2025 as in the year ending March 2018, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · West Lancashire - £12.7mYear ending March 2018£2.6mYear ending March 2025
In West Lancashire, earmarked council reserves fell from £12.7m in the year ending March 2018 to £2.6m in the year ending March 2025, a change of £10.2m or 79.9%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
In real terms (Year ending March 2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £16.5m then against £2.6m now — down 84.5%.
This series begins in the year ending March 2018, after 2017, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£2.6m in the year ending March 2025 − £12.7m in the year ending March 2018 = −£10.2m, or −79.9% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 2.56 and 12.71, and 2.56 − 12.71 = 10.15.
Published by MHCLG. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In West Lancashire, earmarked council reserves fell from £12.7m in the year ending March 2018 to £2.6m in the year ending March 2025, a change of £10.2m or 79.9%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · West Lancashire - 115,210Mid-2017121,995Mid-2024
In West Lancashire, population by local authority rose from 115,210 in Mid-2017 to 121,995 in Mid-2024, a change of 6,785 or 5.9% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
121,995 in Mid-2024 − 115,210 in Mid-2017 = 6,785, or +5.9% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS.
In West Lancashire, population by local authority rose from 115,210 in Mid-2017 to 121,995 in Mid-2024, a change of 6,785 or 5.9% (ONS).
Civometry · West Lancashire