Socio-economic statistics for Pondersbridge, Cambridgeshire

Socio-economic statistics for Pondersbridge, Cambridgeshire

We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Pondersbridge in Fenland from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of Pondersbridge older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Pondersbridge and Fenland? Is Pondersbridge an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.

Pondersbridge & Fenland Immigration Statistics

We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for Pondersbridge in the Fenland local area district.

Pondersbridge has a lower rate of immigrants than Fenland, the East of England region and England as a whole.
Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Benwick, Coates & Eastrea 94.02% 5.98%
Fenland 87.54% 12.46%
East 85.09% 14.91%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Pondersbridge compared to other wards in Fenland

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 Medworth 61.36% 38.64%
2 Clarkson 61.57% 38.43%
3 Waterlees Village 70.84% 29.16%
4 Octavia Hill 72.16% 27.84%
5 Kirkgate 79.05% 20.95%
6 Staithe 80.98% 19.02%
7 Peckover 82.75% 17.25%
8 Slade Lode 87.34% 12.66%
9 The Mills 89.8% 10.2%
10 Wenneye 90.02% 9.98%
11 March North 90.44% 9.56%
12 March East 90.67% 9.33%
13 Birch 90.98% 9.02%
14 March West 92.71% 7.29%
15 Roman Bank 93.31% 6.69%
16 Bassenhally 93.36% 6.64%
17 St Andrews 93.58% 6.42%
18 Stonald 93.72% 6.28%
19 Benwick, Coates & Eastrea 94.02% 5.98%
20 Parson Drove & Wisbech St Mary 94.19% 5.81%
21 Doddington & Wimblington 94.21% 5.79%
22 Lattersey 94.33% 5.67%
23 Elm & Christchurch 94.61% 5.39%
24 Manea 94.63% 5.37%
'; Pondersbridge is ranked 19 out of 24 wards in Fenland for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

Pondersbridge Unemployment Statistics

Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of Fenland.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
Fenland 3.9% -0.1%
East of England 3% -0.3%
England 3.8% -0.3%
UK 3.7% -0.3%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
The 2021 census had data on people who were economically active (seeking work) yet unemployed on Census day (Sunday March 21st 2021). These statitics do cover Pondersbridge on a ward level. However, it has to be noted that the Census day was during the height of the Covid19 pandemic and therefore are not reflective of normal levels of unemployment. For example, between March 2020 and June 2020 people claiming Universal Credit doubled in most areas of the United Kingdom and then steadily declined up to the day of the Census and beyond. This data also contains the proportion of people in part-time work (working between 1-35 hours per week), which maybe an indicator of under employment in Pondersbridge.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 60.39%
In Part-Time Work 25.77%
Unemployed 3.12%
74.23% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Pondersbridge

Pondersbridge Health Statistics

Benwick, Coates & Eastrea has a lower proportion of residents (very_good_pc-$ward_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
Area VG G F B VB
Benwick, Coates & Eastrea 44.18% 36.19% 14.4% 4.25% 0.98%
Fenland 40.27% 37.48% 15.87% 4.94% 1.44%
East 48.28% 34.64% 12.5% 3.58% 1%
England 48.49% 33.71% 12.65% 3.98% 1.17%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

How has the health of residents in Fenland changed since 2011?

Fenland residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.47% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 39.45% 37.83% 16.54% 4.82% 1.36%
2021 40.27% 37.48% 15.87% 4.94% 1.44%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

Pondersbridge Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Pondersbridge residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;

  • Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
  • Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
  • Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
  • Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd

In this first table we have compared Pondersbridge to the national average for England.
Level Benwick, Coates & Eastrea England
No Qualifications 20.2% 18.08%
Level 1 13.4% 9.69%
Level 2 15.89% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 5.84% 5.32%
Level 3 19.94% 16.92%
Level 4 21.83% 33.92%

What are the occupations of the residents of Pondersbridge?

The largest employment sector in Pondersbridge is Skilled Trades. The smallest employment sector is Elementary Occupations.
Sector Proportion
Skilled Trades 14.47%
Professional Occupations 13.88%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 13.25%
Associate Professional & Technical 11.85%
Administrative & Secretarial 11.85%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 10.24%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 9.14%
Elementary Occupations 8.42%

How many residents own or rent their home in Pondersbridge and Fenland

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Pondersbridge either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 77.66 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 22.34 of Pondersbridge residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Benwick, Coates & Eastrea 77.66% 22.34%
Fenland 66.81% 33.19%
East 65.23% 34.77%
England 61.31% 38.69%

Pondersbridge has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.

Pondersbridge compared to other wards in Fenland

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Stonald 78.76% 21.24%
2 Doddington & Wimblington 78.62% 21.38%
3 Roman Bank 78.14% 21.86%
4 Benwick, Coates & Eastrea 77.66% 22.34%
5 Manea 75.79% 24.21%
6 Parson Drove & Wisbech St Mary 75.18% 24.82%
7 St Andrews (Fenland) 74.36% 25.64%
8 Wenneye 73.86% 26.14%
9 Elm & Christchurch 73.43% 26.57%
10 March North 72.56% 27.44%
11 The Mills 70.86% 29.14%
12 March West 70.1% 29.9%
13 Bassenhally 68.21% 31.79%
14 Birch (Fenland) 68.09% 31.91%
15 Kirkgate 66% 34%
16 Lattersey 65.86% 34.14%
17 Peckover 63.33% 36.67%
18 Slade Lode 60.32% 39.68%
19 March East 59.16% 40.84%
20 Staithe 58.24% 41.76%
21 Octavia Hill 54.41% 45.59%
22 Waterlees Village 46.57% 53.43%
23 Medworth 42.5% 57.5%
24 Clarkson 38.41% 61.59%
Pondersbridge is ranked 4 out of 24 wards in Fenland for the percentage of home owners.

Pondersbridge Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Benwick, Coates & Eastrea.
Age Band Proportion
4 & under
5 - 9 years
10 - 15 years
16 - 19 years
20 - 24 years
25 - 34 years
35 - 49 years
50 - 64 years
65 - 74 years
75 - 84 years
85 years & over

What is the population of Pondersbridge and Fenland?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Fenland including Pondersbridge. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

Ward Population
Bassenhally 5154
Benwick, Coates & Eastrea 4613
Birch 2368
Clarkson 2821
Doddington & Wimblington 4678
Elm & Christchurch 4931
Kirkgate 2529
Lattersey 2706
Manea 2593
March East 7792
March North 7690
March West 7396
Medworth 3114
Octavia Hill 6161
Parson Drove & Wisbech St Mary 5396
Peckover 2679
Roman Bank 6661
Slade Lode 2928
St Andrews 2886
Staithe 2449
Stonald 2744
The Mills 2675
Waterlees Village 6161
Wenneye 2955
Fenland Total 102080



Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.

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