The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released new data highlighting significant disparities in life expectancy across different regions in North Wales. The figures reveal that individuals’ expected lifespan can vary by more than seven years, depending on their location.
In North Wales, the statistics indicate that for men, **Conwy** boasts the highest life expectancy at **78.7 years**, while **Denbighshire** ranks the lowest at **77.8 years**. For women, **Gwynedd** has the highest life expectancy, recorded at **83.3 years**, whereas Denbighshire again shows the lowest figure, at **81.6 years**.
The report also highlights specific figures for newborn boys. Those born in **Merthyr Tydfil** in the last year can expect to live an average of **74.0 years**, which is notably low, with only **Blackpool** reporting a slightly lower life expectancy for males at **73.9 years**. In contrast, **Powys** stands out with the highest life expectancy for boys in Wales, estimated at **81.3 years**, a difference of **7.3 years** compared to Merthyr Tydfil. Powys is nearing the national high for males, which is **Hart, Hampshire**, where life expectancy from birth reaches **84.6 years**.
The differences in life expectancy are not limited to males. For females, **Merthyr Tydfil** again has the lowest life expectancy in Wales, at **79.2 years**, placing it fourth lowest in the UK. The highest life expectancy for women in Wales is found in **Monmouthshire**, at **85.2 years**. When looking at the UK as a whole, the lowest life expectancy for females is in **Glasgow**, at **78.9 years**, while the highest is **87.7 years** in **Kensington and Chelsea**, creating an overall gap of **8.8 years** between the two extremes.
To provide a clearer perspective on these statistics, the following data outlines life expectancy figures for various regions in Wales:
– Merthyr Tydfil: **74.0 years**
– Blaenau Gwent: **75.7 years**
– Rhondda Cynon Taf: **76.2 years**
– Bridgend: **77.4 years**
– Denbighshire: **77.8 years**
– Wrexham: **77.8 years**
– Swansea: **77.9 years**
– Torfaen: **77.9 years**
– Anglesey: **78.0 years**
– Neath Port Talbot: **78.0 years**
– Caerphilly: **78.2 years**
– Cardiff: **78.2 years**
– Gwynedd: **78.2 years**
– Flintshire: **78.6 years**
– Conwy: **78.7 years**
– Newport: **78.7 years**
– Carmarthenshire: **78.9 years**
– Pembrokeshire: **79.0 years**
– Ceredigion: **79.1 years**
– Vale of Glamorgan: **80.5 years**
– Monmouthshire: **80.7 years**
– Powys: **81.3 years**
For females, the figures are as follows:
– Merthyr Tydfil: **79.2 years**
– Blaenau Gwent: **79.2 years**
– Rhondda Cynon Taf: **81.3 years**
– Neath Port Talbot: **81.5 years**
– Bridgend: **81.6 years**
– Denbighshire: **81.6 years**
– Caerphilly: **81.9 years**
– Cardiff: **81.9 years**
– Torfaen: **82.0 years**
– Wrexham: **82.3 years**
– Flintshire: **82.4 years**
– Carmarthenshire: **82.4 years**
– Swansea: **82.6 years**
– Conwy: **82.7 years**
– Newport: **82.7 years**
– Anglesey: **83.1 years**
– Gwynedd: **83.3 years**
– Pembrokeshire: **83.6 years**
– Ceredigion: **83.6 years**
– Vale of Glamorgan: **84.0 years**
– Powys: **84.0 years**
– Monmouthshire: **85.2 years**
Individuals interested in understanding their personal life expectancy based on their location can use an interactive tool provided by the ONS. By entering their age and postcode, users can receive tailored information regarding their expected lifespan relative to others in their area.
This data underscores the importance of addressing health disparities across regions, as these differences can impact public health policy and individual well-being.
