Is Broadfield in Hyndburn 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 Broadfield older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Broadfield and Hyndburn? What is the claimant count in Broadfield and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Broadfield Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Immanuel.| 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 | |
Broadfield & Hyndburn 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 Broadfield in the Hyndburn local area district.
Broadfield has a lower rate of immigrants than Hyndburn, the North West region and England as a whole.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Immanuel | 97.35% | 2.65% |
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| Hyndburn | 91.05% | 8.95% |
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| North West | 88.33% | 11.67% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Broadfield compared to other wards in Hyndburn
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Central | 72.13% | 27.87% |
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| 2 | Spring Hill | 80.59% | 19.41% |
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| 3 | Church | 82.78% | 17.22% |
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| 4 | Barnfield | 89.44% | 10.56% |
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| 5 | Netherton | 90.07% | 9.93% |
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| 6 | Peel | 91.34% | 8.66% |
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| 7 | Milnshaw | 92.78% | 7.22% |
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| 8 | Huncoat | 94.15% | 5.85% |
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| 9 | Altham | 95.04% | 4.96% |
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| 10 | St Andrew's | 95.43% | 4.57% |
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| 11 | Rishton | 95.72% | 4.28% |
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| 12 | Overton | 95.97% | 4.03% |
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| 13 | Clayton-le-Moors | 96.25% | 3.75% |
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| 14 | St Oswald's | 96.34% | 3.66% |
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| 15 | Baxenden | 96.46% | 3.54% |
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| 16 | Immanuel | 97.35% | 2.65% |
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';Broadfield is ranked 16 out of 16 wards in Hyndburn for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Broadfield 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 Hyndburn.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Hyndburn | 5.7% | 0.1% |
| North West | 4.3% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 53.04% |
| In Part-Time Work | 22.96% |
| Unemployed | 3.92% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Broadfield and Hyndburn
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Broadfield either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 64.24 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 35.76 of Broadfield residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Immanuel | 64.24% | 35.76% |
| Hyndburn | 63.08% | 36.92% |
| North West | 62.33% | 37.67% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Broadfield has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Broadfield compared to other wards in Hyndburn
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Baxenden | 86.94% | 13.06% |
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| 2 | St Oswald's (Hyndburn) | 86.58% | 13.42% |
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| 3 | Overton (Hyndburn) | 70.57% | 29.43% |
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| 4 | Altham | 70.29% | 29.71% |
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| 5 | Huncoat | 70.28% | 29.72% |
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| 6 | Clayton-le-Moors | 65.17% | 34.83% |
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| 7 | Immanuel | 64.24% | 35.76% |
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| 8 | Rishton | 64.15% | 35.85% |
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| 9 | Milnshaw | 61.68% | 38.32% |
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| 10 | Netherton | 60.19% | 39.81% |
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| 11 | St Andrew's (Hyndburn) | 56.38% | 43.62% |
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| 12 | Barnfield (Hyndburn) | 51.86% | 48.14% |
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| 13 | Spring Hill | 50.61% | 49.39% |
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| 14 | Central (Hyndburn) | 50.35% | 49.65% |
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| 15 | Church (Hyndburn) | 47.74% | 52.26% |
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| 16 | Peel | 46.55% | 53.45% |
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Broadfield is ranked 7 out of 16 wards in Hyndburn for the percentage of home owners.Broadfield Health Statistics
Immanuel 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 |
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| Immanuel | 42.84% | 34% | 15.91% | 5.4% | 1.86% |
| Hyndburn | 43.92% | 34.3% | 14.77% | 5.33% | 1.66% |
| 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 Hyndburn changed since 2011?
Hyndburn residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.97% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 43.05% | 34.2% | 15.14% | 5.95% | 1.66% |
| 2021 | 43.92% | 34.3% | 14.77% | 5.33% | 1.66% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Broadfield Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Broadfield 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 Broadfield to the national average for England.
| Level | Immanuel | England |
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| No Qualifications | 21.91% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 8.83% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 12.77% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.78% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.25% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 26.85% | 33.92% |
What are the occupations of the residents of Broadfield?
The largest employment sector in Broadfield is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 15.01% |
| Skilled Trades | 14.6% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 12.15% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 11.69% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 11.64% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.57% |
| Elementary Occupations | 9.39% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 7.81% |
What is the population of Broadfield and Hyndburn?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Hyndburn including Broadfield. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Altham | 5241 |
| Barnfield | 4453 |
| Baxenden | 4013 |
| Central | 5660 |
| Church | 5236 |
| Clayton-le-Moors | 4478 |
| Huncoat | 4704 |
| Immanuel | 4349 |
| Milnshaw | 4864 |
| Netherton | 4597 |
| Overton | 6436 |
| Peel | 4362 |
| Rishton | 6428 |
| Spring Hill | 5670 |
| St Andrew's | 4408 |
| St Oswald's | 6234 |
| Hyndburn Total | 81133 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
