Socio-economic statistics for Warbreck, Lancashire

Socio-economic statistics for Warbreck, Lancashire

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

Warbreck 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 Blackpool.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
Blackpool 7.2% -0.8%
North West 4.3% -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 Warbreck 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 Warbreck.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 55.05%
In Part-Time Work 29.32%
Unemployed 4.92%
70.68% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Warbreck

Warbreck Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Warbreck 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 Warbreck to the national average for England.
Level Greenlands England
No Qualifications 21.68% 18.08%
Level 1 11.84% 9.69%
Level 2 16.19% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 6.72% 5.32%
Level 3 17.98% 16.92%
Level 4 23.16% 33.92%

What are the occupations of the residents of Warbreck?

The largest employment sector in Warbreck is Administrative & Secretarial. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector Proportion
Administrative & Secretarial 15.42%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 13.2%
Professional Occupations 12.29%
Associate Professional & Technical 11.59%
Elementary Occupations 11.52%
Skilled Trades 10.2%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 8.56%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 8.08%

Warbreck & Blackpool 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 Warbreck in the Blackpool local area district.

Warbreck has a lower rate of immigrants than Blackpool, the North West region and England as a whole.
Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Greenlands (Blackpool) 93.17% 6.83%
Blackpool 92.11% 7.89%
North West 88.33% 11.67%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Warbreck compared to other wards in Blackpool

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 Bloomfield 83.89% 16.11%
2 Talbot 85.77% 14.23%
3 Claremont 87.6% 12.4%
4 Brunswick 87.8% 12.2%
5 Layton 89.8% 10.2%
6 Park 89.92% 10.08%
7 Tyldesley 91.34% 8.66%
8 Waterloo 91.74% 8.26%
9 Warbreck 91.82% 8.18%
10 Victoria 92.49% 7.51%
11 Greenlands 93.17% 6.83%
12 Clifton 93.71% 6.29%
13 Hawes Side 94.16% 5.84%
14 Marton 94.63% 5.37%
15 Bispham 95.28% 4.72%
16 Highfield 95.28% 4.72%
17 Stanley 95.44% 4.56%
18 Squires Gate 95.44% 4.56%
19 Ingthorpe 95.55% 4.45%
20 Anchorsholme 96.16% 3.84%
21 Norbreck 96.32% 3.68%
'; Warbreck is ranked 11 out of 21 wards in Blackpool for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

Warbreck Age Distribution Statistics

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

How many residents own or rent their home in Warbreck and Blackpool

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Warbreck either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 66.23 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 33.77 of Warbreck residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Greenlands (Blackpool) 66.23% 33.77%
Blackpool 57.48% 42.53%
North West 62.33% 37.67%
England 61.31% 38.69%

Warbreck has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.

Warbreck compared to other wards in Blackpool

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Norbreck 84.16% 15.84%
2 Marton 73.25% 26.75%
3 Stanley (Blackpool) 73.23% 26.77%
4 Squires Gate 71.62% 28.38%
5 Anchorsholme 70.53% 29.47%
6 Bispham 69.47% 30.53%
7 Highfield (Blackpool) 68.09% 31.91%
8 Greenlands (Blackpool) 66.23% 33.77%
9 Warbreck (Blackpool) 63.32% 36.68%
10 Layton 60.67% 39.33%
11 Tyldesley (Blackpool) 59.49% 40.51%
12 Ingthorpe 57.21% 42.79%
13 Hawes Side 56.58% 43.42%
14 Clifton (Blackpool) 55.22% 44.78%
15 Victoria (Blackpool) 53.44% 46.56%
16 Waterloo (Blackpool) 50.69% 49.31%
17 Brunswick 43.97% 56.03%
18 Park (Blackpool) 43.17% 56.83%
19 Talbot 39.2% 60.8%
20 Claremont (Blackpool) 30.69% 69.31%
21 Bloomfield 30.6% 69.4%
Warbreck is ranked 8 out of 21 wards in Blackpool for the percentage of home owners.

Warbreck Health Statistics

Greenlands has a significantly lower proportion of residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
Area VG G F B VB
Greenlands (Blackpool) 42.03% 34.32% 15.93% 5.93% 1.79%
Blackpool 40.37% 33.51% 16.99% 6.93% 2.2%
North West 47.73% 32.71% 13.36% 4.77% 1.43%
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 Blackpool changed since 2011?

Blackpool residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.24% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 39.84% 33.8% 16.88% 7.28% 2.2%
2021 40.37% 33.51% 16.99% 6.93% 2.2%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

What is the population of Warbreck and Blackpool?

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

Ward Population
Anchorsholme 6278
Bispham 6291
Bloomfield 7345
Brunswick 6890
Claremont 7178
Clifton 6589
Greenlands 6714
Hawes Side 7010
Highfield 6367
Ingthorpe 6468
Layton 6619
Marton 6620
Norbreck 5981
Park 7532
Squires Gate 6128
Stanley 6550
Talbot 6414
Tyldesley 6447
Victoria 6564
Warbreck 6144
Waterloo 6252
Blackpool Total 138381



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

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