Different postcodes have almost seven-year difference in life expectancy, WTW says

Modelling finds several years difference between postcodes in neighbouring areas

Jasmine Urquhart
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Different postcodes have almost seven-year difference in life expectancy, WTW says

People living in different postcodes have an almost seven-year difference in life expectancy, according to WTW.

The findings from the latest Postcode Mortality Model show retirees are expected to live an average of 88.2 years in the top postcode (BH18 in Broadstone, Poole), while the G34 Easterhouse Glasgow ...

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