United Kingdom Life Expectancy; what is average life expectancy in the UK for men and women? Life expectancy in the UK has increased over the years. More people are living longer and longer. The average life expectancy in the UK will improve over the coming years. Male children born between 2014 and 2016 are expected to live for about 79.2 years and female children will tend to have a life expectancy of 82.9 years Life expectancy by nation in The UK The UK might have a rise in life expectancy but there is a significant variation between each of the four nations. Men and women in England are estimated to live…