Socio-economic statistics for Bwlch-y-Plain, Powys

Socio-economic statistics for Bwlch-y-Plain, Powys

Is Bwlch-y-Plain in Powys 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 Bwlch-y-Plain older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Bwlch-y-Plain and Powys? What is the claimant count in Bwlch-y-Plain and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.

How many residents own or rent their home in Bwlch-y-Plain and

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Bwlch-y-Plain either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 0 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 0 of Bwlch-y-Plain residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
AreaOwnedRented
0%0%
0%0%
0%0%
0%0%
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)

Bwlch-y-Plain has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.

Bwlch-y-Plain compared to other wards in

#WardOwnedRented
Bwlch-y-Plain is ranked out of 0 wards in for the percentage of home owners.
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)

What are the occupations of the residents of Bwlch-y-Plain?

The largest employment sector in Bwlch-y-Plain is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Elementary Occupations.
SectorProportion
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials%
Professional Occupations%
Associate Professional & Technical%
Administrative & Secretarial%
Skilled Trades%
Caring, leisure & Other Services%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives%
Elementary Occupations%

Bwlch-y-Plain Age Distribution Statistics

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

Bwlch-y-Plain Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Bwlch-y-Plain 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 Bwlch-y-Plain to the national average for .
Level
No Qualifications0%0%
Level 10%0%
Level 20%0%
Apprenticeship0%0%
Level 30%0%
Level 40%0%
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)

Bwlch-y-Plain & 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 Bwlch-y-Plain in the local area district.

AreaBorn in UKBorn outside UK
0%0%
0%0%
0%0%
0%0%
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)

Bwlch-y-Plain compared to other wards in

#WardBorn in UKBorn outside UK
';Bwlch-y-Plain is ranked out of 0 wards in for the number of residents born outside of the UK.
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)

Bwlch-y-Plain Health Statistics

AreaVGGFBVB
0%0%0%0%0%
0%0%0%0%0%
0%0%0%0%0%
0%0%0%0%0%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)

Bwlch-y-Plain 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 .
AreaUnemployedYearly Change
%%
%%
%%
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 Bwlch-y-Plain 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 Bwlch-y-Plain.
Economic StatusProportion
In Employment0%
In Part-Time Work0%
Unemployed0%
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
100% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Bwlch-y-Plain

What is the population of Bwlch-y-Plain and Powys?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Powys including Bwlch-y-Plain. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

WardPopulation
Aber-craf1437
Banwy1042
Beguildy1426
Berriew1335
Blaen Hafren1956
Bronllys1319
Builth2362
Bwlch1020
Caersws2264
Churchstoke1677
Crickhowell2874
Cwm-twrch2205
Disserth and Trecoed1214
Dolforwyn2010
Felin-fâch1362
Forden1543
Glantwymyn2088
Glasbury2427
Guilsfield2320
Gwernyfed1481
Hay1651
Kerry2019
Knighton2909
Llanafanfawr1390
Llanbadarn Fawr1187
Llanbrynmair949
Llandinam1409
Llandrindod East/Llandrindod West1250
Llandrindod North2180
Llandrindod South2168
Llandrinio2088
Llandysilio1777
Llanelwedd1184
Llanfair Caereinion1736
Llanfihangel1077
Llanfyllin1531
Llangattock956
Llangors1100
Llangunllo1158
Llangynidr1020
Llanidloes3208
Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant/Llansilin2319
Llansantffraid1967
Llanwddyn1011
Llanwrtyd Wells1761
Llanyre1230
Machynlleth2236
Maescar/Llywel1754
Meifod1282
Montgomery1286
Nantmel1498
Newtown Central3262
Newtown East2091
Newtown Llanllwchaiarn North2233
Newtown Llanllwchaiarn West1873
Newtown South1802
Old Radnor1559
Presteigne2584
Rhayader2040
Rhiwcynon2216
St. David Within2086
St. John3213
St. Mary3108
Talgarth1727
Talybont-on-Usk1844
Tawe-Uchaf1950
Trewern1325
Welshpool Castle1532
Welshpool Gungrog2779
Welshpool Llanerchyddol2453
Ynyscedwyn2028
Yscir1081
Ystradgynlais2591
Powys Total133030

Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)


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


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