Priestwood, Berkshire

We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Priestwood in Bracknell Forest 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 Priestwood older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Priestwood and Bracknell Forest? Is Priestwood an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.

Priestwood 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 Bracknell Forest.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
Bracknell Forest 2% -0.2%
South East 2.9% -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 Priestwood 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 Priestwood.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 65.97%
In Part-Time Work 19.96%
Unemployed 5.17%
80.04% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Priestwood

Priestwood Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Wildridings and Central.
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

Priestwood & Bracknell Forest 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 Priestwood in the Bracknell Forest local area district.

Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Wildridings and Central 71.68% 28.32%
Bracknell Forest 82.63% 17.37%
South East 84.24% 15.76%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Priestwood compared to other wards in Bracknell Forest

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 Wildridings and Central 71.68% 28.32%
2 Bullbrook 75.91% 24.09%
3 College Town 77.95% 22.05%
4 Harmans Water 79.65% 20.35%
5 Great Hollands North 81.28% 18.72%
6 Ascot 81.96% 18.04%
7 Old Bracknell 82.76% 17.24%
8 Priestwood and Garth 82.97% 17.03%
9 Hanworth 83.43% 16.57%
10 Crown Wood 83.61% 16.39%
11 Binfield with Warfield 84.28% 15.72%
12 Warfield Harvest Ride 84.5% 15.5%
13 Great Hollands South 84.53% 15.47%
14 Owlsmoor 86.13% 13.87%
15 Crowthorne 86.17% 13.83%
16 Central Sandhurst 86.93% 13.07%
17 Winkfield and Cranbourne 87.25% 12.75%
18 Little Sandhurst and Wellington 88.81% 11.19%
'; Priestwood is ranked 1 out of 18 wards in Bracknell Forest for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

Priestwood Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Priestwood 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 Priestwood to the national average for England.
Level Wildridings and Central England
No Qualifications 15.69% 18.08%
Level 1 10.32% 9.69%
Level 2 13.57% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 4.92% 5.32%
Level 3 17.05% 16.92%
Level 4 35.03% 33.92%

What are the occupations of the residents of Priestwood?

The largest employment sector in Priestwood is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector Proportion
Professional Occupations 19.64%
Associate Professional & Technical 16.87%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 11.09%
Elementary Occupations 10.43%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 9.97%
Skilled Trades 9.94%
Administrative & Secretarial 8.95%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 5.75%

Priestwood Health Statistics

Wildridings and Central has more residents (very_good_pc-$country_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
Area VG G F B VB
Wildridings and Central 49.26% 35.47% 11.08% 3.29% 0.9%
Bracknell Forest 52.83% 34.12% 9.85% 2.53% 0.68%
South East 49.98% 34.01% 11.77% 3.31% 0.93%
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 Bracknell Forest changed since 2011?

Bracknell Forest residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.26% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 52.4% 34.29% 10.06% 2.53% 0.72%
2021 52.83% 34.12% 9.85% 2.53% 0.68%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

How many residents own or rent their home in Priestwood and Bracknell Forest

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Priestwood either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 41.99 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 58.01 of Priestwood residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Wildridings and Central 41.99% 58.01%
Bracknell Forest 66.75% 33.25%
South East 65.66% 34.34%
England 61.31% 38.69%

Priestwood has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.

Priestwood compared to other wards in Bracknell Forest

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Winkfield and Cranbourne 84.08% 15.92%
2 Little Sandhurst and Wellington 82.4% 17.6%
3 Owlsmoor 80.48% 19.52%
4 Warfield Harvest Ride 78.17% 21.83%
5 Ascot 76.9% 23.1%
6 College Town 75.7% 24.3%
7 Central Sandhurst 75.12% 24.88%
8 Binfield with Warfield 75.02% 24.98%
9 Crowthorne 72.43% 27.57%
10 Great Hollands South 71.19% 28.81%
11 Hanworth 64.19% 35.81%
12 Great Hollands North 62.36% 37.64%
13 Harmans Water 60.82% 39.18%
14 Crown Wood 60.02% 39.98%
15 Old Bracknell 55.92% 44.08%
16 Bullbrook 53.8% 46.2%
17 Priestwood and Garth 50.86% 49.14%
18 Wildridings and Central 41.99% 58.01%
Priestwood is ranked 18 out of 18 wards in Bracknell Forest for the percentage of home owners.

What is the population of Priestwood and Bracknell Forest?

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

Ward Population
Ascot 6025
Binfield with Warfield 10948
Bullbrook 6819
Central Sandhurst 5030
College Town 6207
Crown Wood 7824
Crowthorne 5880
Great Hollands North 8079
Great Hollands South 5015
Hanworth 8175
Harmans Water 9543
Little Sandhurst and Wellington 6268
Old Bracknell 6151
Owlsmoor 5179
Priestwood and Garth 8238
Warfield Harvest Ride 8150
Wildridings and Central 5781
Winkfield and Cranbourne 4853
Bracknell Forest Total 124165



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

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