The figures have been published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and are based on the woman’s estimated date of conception and area of usual residence. The list is ordered by the proportion of conceptions that led to an abortion, starting with the highest.
Here are the 29 areas of the North West ranked from the highest proportion to the lowest.
13. Chorley 32.6%
Chorley 32.6% | Google Photo: Google
14. Preston 32.3%
Preston 32.3% Photo: Daniel Martino
15. Blackpool 31.8%
Blackpool 31.8%
16. Rochdale 31.8%
Rochdale 31.8% | Davesdisco/Adobe Stock
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