Socio-economic statistics for Brinkley, Cambridgeshire

Socio-economic statistics for Brinkley, Cambridgeshire

Is Brinkley in South Cambridgeshire 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 Brinkley older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Brinkley and South Cambridgeshire? What is the claimant count in Brinkley and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.

Brinkley 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 South Cambridgeshire.
AreaUnemployedYearly Change
South Cambridgeshire1.8%-0.1%
East of England3%-0.3%
England3.8%-0.3%
UK3.7%-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 Brinkley 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 Brinkley.
Economic StatusProportion
In Employment57.97%
In Part-Time Work28.29%
Unemployed2.56%
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
71.71% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Brinkley

Brinkley & South Cambridgeshire 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 Brinkley in the South Cambridgeshire local area district.

Brinkley has a lower rate of immigrants than South Cambridgeshire, the East of England region and England as a whole.
AreaBorn in UKBorn outside UK
Balsham92.24%7.76%
South Cambridgeshire83.84%16.16%
East85.09%14.91%
England82.65%17.35%
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)

Brinkley compared to other wards in South Cambridgeshire

#WardBorn in UKBorn outside UK
1Fen Ditton & Fulbourn75.11%24.89%
2Bar Hill78%22%
3Histon & Impington79.31%20.69%
4Girton79.48%20.52%
5Milton & Waterbeach79.63%20.37%
6Harston & Comberton80.63%19.37%
7Shelford81.56%18.44%
8Hardwick84.89%15.11%
9Caldecote86%14%
10Whittlesford87.53%12.47%
11Cottenham87.64%12.36%
12Swavesey89.08%10.92%
13Linton90.64%9.36%
14Foxton91.44%8.56%
15Melbourn91.64%8.36%
16Bassingbourn91.79%8.21%
17Balsham92.24%7.76%
18Barrington92.37%7.63%
19The Mordens92.73%7.27%
20Gamlingay95.04%4.96%
';Brinkley is ranked 17 out of 20 wards in South Cambridgeshire for the number of residents born outside of the UK.
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)

How many residents own or rent their home in Brinkley and South Cambridgeshire

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Brinkley either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 73.87 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 26.13 of Brinkley residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
AreaOwnedRented
Balsham73.87%26.13%
South Cambridgeshire68.9%31.1%
East65.23%34.77%
England61.31%38.69%
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)

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

Brinkley compared to other wards in South Cambridgeshire

#WardOwnedRented
1Hardwick78.92%21.08%
2Foxton77.73%22.27%
3The Mordens75.36%24.64%
4Bar Hill75.19%24.81%
5Gamlingay74.83%25.17%
6Cottenham73.9%26.1%
7Balsham73.87%26.13%
8Swavesey73.45%26.55%
9Whittlesford73.12%26.88%
10Caldecote72.46%27.54%
11Girton71.92%28.08%
12Harston & Comberton71.26%28.74%
13Linton (South Cambridgeshire)70.8%29.2%
14Barrington70.2%29.8%
15Bassingbourn70.05%29.95%
16Shelford69.68%30.32%
17Melbourn68.09%31.91%
18Milton & Waterbeach65.65%34.35%
19Fen Ditton & Fulbourn61.03%38.97%
20Histon & Impington60.55%39.45%
Brinkley is ranked 7 out of 20 wards in South Cambridgeshire for the percentage of home owners.
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)

What are the occupations of the residents of Brinkley?

The largest employment sector in Brinkley is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
SectorProportion
Professional Occupations26.36%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials18.91%
Associate Professional & Technical14.94%
Skilled Trades10.18%
Administrative & Secretarial9.18%
Caring, leisure & Other Services7.16%
Elementary Occupations5.32%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives3.69%

Brinkley Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Brinkley 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 Brinkley to the national average for England.
LevelBalshamEngland
No Qualifications12.17%18.08%
Level 18.43%9.69%
Level 213.23%13.32%
Apprenticeship4.7%5.32%
Level 315.15%16.92%
Level 444.18%33.92%
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)

Brinkley Health Statistics

Balsham has more residents (very_good_pc-$country_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
AreaVGGFBVB
Balsham51.07%34.43%11.61%2.2%0.7%
South Cambridgeshire52.21%33.62%10.74%2.66%0.77%
East48.28%34.64%12.5%3.58%1%
England48.49%33.71%12.65%3.98%1.17%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)

How has the health of residents in South Cambridgeshire changed since 2011?

South Cambridgeshire residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 0.34% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
YearVGGFBVB
201152.46%33.71%10.62%2.51%0.7%
202152.21%33.62%10.74%2.66%0.77%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)

Brinkley Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Balsham.
Age BandProportion
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
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)

What is the population of Brinkley and South Cambridgeshire?

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

WardPopulation
Balsham3558
Bar Hill4045
Barrington3237
Bassingbourn3869
Caldecote4831
Cambourne10544
Caxton & Papworth6166
Cottenham6660
Duxford3953
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn10809
Foxton3381
Gamlingay3678
Girton5981
Hardwick3053
Harston & Comberton10203
Histon & Impington12066
Linton7361
Longstanton6129
Melbourn8298
Milton & Waterbeach11360
Over & Willingham6958
Sawston7260
Shelford7546
Swavesey3625
The Mordens3257
Whittlesford3076
South Cambridgeshire Total160904

Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)


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


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