Is Battlesden in Central Bedfordshire a nice place to live or is it a bit rough? We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics and demographics 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 Battlesden older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Battlesden and Central Bedfordshire? What is the claimant count in Battlesden and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Battlesden 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 Central Bedfordshire.Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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Central Bedfordshire | 2.2% | -0.2% |
East of England | 3% | -0.3% |
England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
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 Battlesden 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 Battlesden.Economic Status | Proportion |
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In Employment | 57.49% |
In Part-Time Work | 26.1% |
Unemployed | 2.56% |
73.9% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in BattlesdenBattlesden Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Battlesden 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 Battlesden to the national average for England.
Level | Aspley and Woburn | England |
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No Qualifications | 12.79% | 18.08% |
Level 1 | 8.53% | 9.69% |
Level 2 | 12.48% | 13.32% |
Apprenticeship | 4.87% | 5.32% |
Level 3 | 15.58% | 16.92% |
Level 4 | 43.29% | 33.92% |
Battlesden & Central Bedfordshire 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 Battlesden in the Central Bedfordshire local area district.
Battlesden has a lower rate of immigrants than Central Bedfordshire, the East of England region and England as a whole. Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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Aspley and Woburn | 90.5% | 9.5% |
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Central Bedfordshire | 88.96% | 11.04% |
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East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
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England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Battlesden compared to other wards in Central Bedfordshire
# | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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1 | Parkside | 72.94% | 27.06% |
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2 | Dunstable-Icknield | 75.18% | 24.82% |
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3 | Tithe Farm | 79.37% | 20.63% |
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4 | Houghton Hall | 79.4% | 20.6% |
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5 | Dunstable-Central | 80.46% | 19.54% |
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6 | Dunstable-Northfields | 80.57% | 19.43% |
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7 | Dunstable-Manshead | 81.35% | 18.65% |
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8 | Cranfield and Marston Moretaine | 84.34% | 15.66% |
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9 | Dunstable-Watling | 87.13% | 12.87% |
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10 | Leighton Buzzard South | 89.22% | 10.78% |
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11 | Biggleswade South | 90.28% | 9.72% |
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12 | Aspley and Woburn | 90.5% | 9.5% |
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13 | Linslade | 90.6% | 9.4% |
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14 | Houghton Conquest and Haynes | 90.61% | 9.39% |
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15 | Toddington | 90.61% | 9.39% |
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16 | Leighton Buzzard North | 90.86% | 9.14% |
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17 | Caddington | 90.92% | 9.08% |
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18 | Biggleswade North | 91.08% | 8.92% |
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19 | Heath and Reach | 91.17% | 8.83% |
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20 | Arlesey | 91.95% | 8.05% |
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21 | Flitwick | 91.99% | 8.01% |
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22 | Sandy | 92.36% | 7.64% |
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23 | Stotfold and Langford | 92.7% | 7.3% |
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24 | Eaton Bray | 93.31% | 6.69% |
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25 | Shefford | 93.37% | 6.63% |
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26 | Silsoe and Shillington | 93.45% | 6.55% |
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27 | Westoning, Flitton and Greenfield | 93.53% | 6.47% |
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28 | Barton-le-Clay | 93.66% | 6.34% |
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29 | Potton | 93.82% | 6.18% |
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30 | Northill | 93.83% | 6.17% |
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31 | Ampthill | 94.19% | 5.81% |
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';Battlesden is ranked 12 out of 31 wards in Central Bedfordshire for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Battlesden Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Aspley and Woburn.Age Band | Proportion |
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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 | |
Battlesden Health Statistics
Aspley and Woburn has significantly more residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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Aspley and Woburn | 53.94% | 32.23% | 10.42% | 2.65% | 0.75% |
Central Bedfordshire | 50.37% | 34.49% | 11.33% | 3% | 0.82% |
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 Central Bedfordshire changed since 2011?
Central Bedfordshire residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.19% between the 2011 and 2021 census.Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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2011 | 49.15% | 35.52% | 11.48% | 3.02% | 0.84% |
2021 | 50.37% | 34.49% | 11.33% | 3% | 0.82% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
How many residents own or rent their home in Battlesden and Central Bedfordshire
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Battlesden either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 66.73 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 33.27 of Battlesden residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. Area | Owned | Rented |
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Aspley and Woburn | 66.73% | 33.27% |
Central Bedfordshire | 71.16% | 28.84% |
East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Battlesden has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Battlesden compared to other wards in Central Bedfordshire
# | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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1 | Westoning, Flitton and Greenfield | 82.28% | 17.72% |
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2 | Barton-le-Clay | 82.24% | 17.76% |
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3 | Heath and Reach | 79.35% | 20.65% |
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4 | Caddington | 79.3% | 20.7% |
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5 | Dunstable-Watling | 78.86% | 21.14% |
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6 | Eaton Bray | 77.96% | 22.04% |
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7 | Ampthill | 76.67% | 23.33% |
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8 | Stotfold and Langford | 76.3% | 23.7% |
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9 | Toddington | 75.56% | 24.44% |
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10 | Houghton Conquest and Haynes | 75% | 25% |
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11 | Dunstable-Icknield | 74.55% | 25.45% |
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12 | Linslade | 73.56% | 26.44% |
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13 | Flitwick | 73.15% | 26.85% |
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14 | Silsoe and Shillington | 72.5% | 27.5% |
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15 | Potton | 72.06% | 27.94% |
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16 | Cranfield and Marston Moretaine | 71.55% | 28.45% |
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17 | Arlesey | 70.79% | 29.21% |
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18 | Leighton Buzzard South | 69.7% | 30.3% |
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19 | Biggleswade South | 69.33% | 30.67% |
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20 | Northill | 69.19% | 30.81% |
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21 | Shefford | 69.05% | 30.95% |
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22 | Leighton Buzzard North | 69.04% | 30.96% |
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23 | Sandy | 67.25% | 32.75% |
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24 | Aspley and Woburn | 66.73% | 33.27% |
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25 | Biggleswade North | 66.5% | 33.5% |
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26 | Houghton Hall | 63.22% | 36.78% |
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27 | Dunstable-Central | 62.09% | 37.91% |
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28 | Dunstable-Northfields | 61.74% | 38.26% |
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29 | Dunstable-Manshead | 59.67% | 40.33% |
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30 | Tithe Farm | 59.08% | 40.92% |
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31 | Parkside (Central Bedfordshire) | 54.63% | 45.37% |
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Battlesden is ranked 24 out of 31 wards in Central Bedfordshire for the percentage of home owners.What are the occupations of the residents of Battlesden?
The largest employment sector in Battlesden is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.Sector | Proportion |
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Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 24.89% |
Professional Occupations | 23.36% |
Associate Professional & Technical | 14.86% |
Administrative & Secretarial | 8.72% |
Skilled Trades | 7.89% |
Elementary Occupations | 6.18% |
Caring, leisure & Other Services | 5.52% |
Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 3.46% |
What is the population of Battlesden and Central Bedfordshire?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Central Bedfordshire including Battlesden. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
Ward | Population |
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Ampthill | 13872 |
Arlesey | 16547 |
Aspley and Woburn | 4872 |
Barton-le-Clay | 4972 |
Biggleswade North | 10433 |
Biggleswade South | 11715 |
Caddington | 10001 |
Cranfield and Marston Moretaine | 16524 |
Dunstable-Central | 5809 |
Dunstable-Icknield | 9056 |
Dunstable-Manshead | 5747 |
Dunstable-Northfields | 11011 |
Dunstable-Watling | 9456 |
Eaton Bray | 4561 |
Flitwick | 14033 |
Heath and Reach | 4550 |
Houghton Conquest and Haynes | 3337 |
Houghton Hall | 9272 |
Leighton Buzzard North | 15352 |
Leighton Buzzard South | 15621 |
Linslade | 12230 |
Northill | 4511 |
Parkside | 5437 |
Potton | 8476 |
Sandy | 13814 |
Shefford | 10757 |
Silsoe and Shillington | 5917 |
Stotfold and Langford | 16427 |
Tithe Farm | 5064 |
Toddington | 9922 |
Westoning, Flitton and Greenfield | 4800 |
Central Bedfordshire Total | 294096 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.