Is Churchbridge in Cannock Chase 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 Churchbridge older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Churchbridge and Cannock Chase? What is the claimant count in Churchbridge and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.How many residents own or rent their home in Churchbridge and Cannock Chase
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Churchbridge either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 50.91 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 49.09 of Churchbridge residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Cannock South | 50.91% | 49.09% |
| Cannock Chase | 67.09% | 32.91% |
| West Midlands | 62.8% | 37.2% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Churchbridge has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.
Churchbridge compared to other wards in Cannock Chase
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Hednesford South | 81.81% | 18.19% |
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| 2 | Hednesford Green Heath | 79.13% | 20.87% |
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| 3 | Hawks Green | 78.94% | 21.06% |
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| 4 | Etching Hill and The Heath | 77.1% | 22.9% |
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| 5 | Norton Canes | 72.3% | 27.7% |
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| 6 | Rawnsley | 71.84% | 28.16% |
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| 7 | Cannock West | 71.63% | 28.37% |
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| 8 | Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury | 69.93% | 30.07% |
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| 9 | Hagley (Cannock Chase) | 67.6% | 32.4% |
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| 10 | Brereton and Ravenhill | 67.56% | 32.44% |
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| 11 | Western Springs | 64.93% | 35.07% |
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| 12 | Hednesford North | 58.24% | 41.76% |
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| 13 | Cannock East | 54.94% | 45.06% |
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| 14 | Cannock North | 53.02% | 46.98% |
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| 15 | Cannock South | 50.91% | 49.09% |
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Churchbridge is ranked 15 out of 15 wards in Cannock Chase for the percentage of home owners.Churchbridge & Cannock Chase 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 Churchbridge in the Cannock Chase local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Cannock South | 94.58% | 5.42% |
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| Cannock Chase | 96.42% | 3.58% |
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| West Midlands | 84.84% | 15.17% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Churchbridge compared to other wards in Cannock Chase
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Cannock South | 94.58% | 5.42% |
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| 2 | Western Springs | 95.04% | 4.96% |
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| 3 | Hagley | 95.25% | 4.75% |
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| 4 | Cannock North | 95.9% | 4.1% |
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| 5 | Brereton and Ravenhill | 96.08% | 3.92% |
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| 6 | Cannock West | 96.47% | 3.53% |
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| 7 | Etching Hill and The Heath | 96.5% | 3.5% |
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| 8 | Hednesford Green Heath | 96.59% | 3.41% |
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| 9 | Cannock East | 96.69% | 3.31% |
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| 10 | Hednesford North | 96.76% | 3.24% |
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| 11 | Hawks Green | 97% | 3% |
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| 12 | Rawnsley | 97.09% | 2.91% |
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| 13 | Norton Canes | 97.43% | 2.57% |
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| 14 | Hednesford South | 97.56% | 2.44% |
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| 15 | Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury | 97.61% | 2.39% |
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';Churchbridge is ranked 1 out of 15 wards in Cannock Chase for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Churchbridge Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Churchbridge 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 Churchbridge to the national average for England.
| Level | Cannock South | England |
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| No Qualifications | 25.94% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 12.14% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 15.94% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.62% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.54% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 20.16% | 33.92% |
What are the occupations of the residents of Churchbridge?
The largest employment sector in Churchbridge is Skilled Trades. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Skilled Trades | 15.03% |
| Elementary Occupations | 14.87% |
| Professional Occupations | 11.89% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 11.47% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 10.36% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 10.04% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.16% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 8.36% |
Churchbridge Health Statistics
Cannock South 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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| Cannock South | 41.55% | 34.51% | 16.59% | 5.79% | 1.55% |
| Cannock Chase | 43.33% | 35.59% | 14.67% | 4.93% | 1.48% |
| West Midlands | 46.4% | 34.38% | 13.54% | 4.37% | 1.31% |
| 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 Cannock Chase changed since 2011?
Cannock Chase residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.16% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 43.74% | 35.02% | 14.46% | 5.25% | 1.52% |
| 2021 | 43.33% | 35.59% | 14.67% | 4.93% | 1.48% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Churchbridge Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Cannock South.| 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 | |
Churchbridge 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 Cannock Chase.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Cannock Chase | 3.5% | 0.1% |
| West Midlands | 5% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 55.84% |
| In Part-Time Work | 25.46% |
| Unemployed | 5.8% |
What is the population of Churchbridge and Cannock Chase?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Cannock Chase including Churchbridge. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Brereton and Ravenhill | 7228 |
| Cannock East | 7267 |
| Cannock North | 7579 |
| Cannock South | 8589 |
| Cannock West | 7228 |
| Etching Hill and The Heath | 6532 |
| Hagley | 4610 |
| Hawks Green | 7524 |
| Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury | 6406 |
| Hednesford Green Heath | 6814 |
| Hednesford North | 7044 |
| Hednesford South | 5210 |
| Norton Canes | 7716 |
| Rawnsley | 4845 |
| Western Springs | 6892 |
| Cannock Chase Total | 101484 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
