Is Dam Side in Wyre 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 Dam Side older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Dam Side and Wyre? What is the claimant count in Dam Side and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Dam Side & Wyre 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 Dam Side in the Wyre local area district.
Dam Side has a lower rate of immigrants than Wyre, the North West region and England as a whole.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Pilling | 98.82% | 1.18% |
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| Wyre | 96.25% | 3.75% |
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| North West | 88.33% | 11.67% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Dam Side compared to other wards in Wyre
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Pharos | 92.76% | 7.24% |
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| 2 | Mount | 94.79% | 5.21% |
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| 3 | Jubilee | 95.09% | 4.91% |
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| 4 | Rossall | 95.14% | 4.86% |
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| 5 | Breck | 95.29% | 4.71% |
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| 6 | Wyresdale | 95.63% | 4.37% |
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| 7 | Hardhorn with High Cross | 95.64% | 4.36% |
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| 8 | Tithebarn | 95.66% | 4.34% |
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| 9 | Brock with Catterall | 95.96% | 4.04% |
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| 10 | Pheasant's Wood | 96.11% | 3.89% |
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| 11 | Victoria & Norcross | 96.24% | 3.76% |
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| 12 | Park | 96.28% | 3.72% |
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| 13 | Calder | 96.53% | 3.47% |
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| 14 | Marsh Mill | 96.54% | 3.46% |
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| 15 | Garstang | 96.6% | 3.4% |
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| 16 | Cleveleys Park | 96.91% | 3.09% |
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| 17 | Bourne | 97.11% | 2.89% |
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| 18 | Carleton | 97.16% | 2.84% |
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| 19 | Preesall | 97.26% | 2.74% |
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| 20 | Hambleton & Stalmine | 97.35% | 2.65% |
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| 21 | Warren | 97.42% | 2.58% |
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| 22 | Great Eccleston | 97.46% | 2.54% |
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| 23 | Stanah | 97.58% | 2.42% |
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| 24 | Pilling | 98.82% | 1.18% |
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';Dam Side is ranked 24 out of 24 wards in Wyre for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Dam Side Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Dam Side 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 Dam Side to the national average for England.
| Level | Pilling | England |
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| No Qualifications | 17.17% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 9.84% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.66% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.52% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 18.08% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 30.15% | 33.92% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Dam Side and Wyre
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Dam Side either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 80.11 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 19.89 of Dam Side residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Pilling | 80.11% | 19.89% |
| Wyre | 73.35% | 26.65% |
| North West | 62.33% | 37.67% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Dam Side has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Dam Side compared to other wards in Wyre
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Pheasant's Wood | 87.79% | 12.21% |
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| 2 | Stanah | 86.4% | 13.6% |
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| 3 | Carleton | 86.36% | 13.64% |
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| 4 | Hardhorn with High Cross | 84.18% | 15.82% |
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| 5 | Hambleton & Stalmine | 82.61% | 17.39% |
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| 6 | Great Eccleston | 81.1% | 18.9% |
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| 7 | Calder (Wyre) | 81.02% | 18.98% |
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| 8 | Pilling | 80.11% | 19.89% |
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| 9 | Garstang | 79.23% | 20.77% |
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| 10 | Marsh Mill | 78.52% | 21.48% |
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| 11 | Victoria & Norcross | 78.46% | 21.54% |
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| 12 | Preesall | 77.64% | 22.36% |
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| 13 | Tithebarn | 76.75% | 23.25% |
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| 14 | Cleveleys Park | 76.46% | 23.54% |
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| 15 | Wyresdale | 75.55% | 24.45% |
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| 16 | Brock with Catterall | 73.95% | 26.05% |
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| 17 | Warren | 72.33% | 27.67% |
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| 18 | Breck | 69.8% | 30.2% |
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| 19 | Bourne | 69.13% | 30.87% |
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| 20 | Rossall | 63.78% | 36.22% |
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| 21 | Mount | 63.26% | 36.74% |
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| 22 | Jubilee (Wyre) | 62.24% | 37.76% |
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| 23 | Park (Wyre) | 53.44% | 46.56% |
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| 24 | Pharos | 43.1% | 56.9% |
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Dam Side is ranked 8 out of 24 wards in Wyre for the percentage of home owners.Dam Side Health Statistics
Pilling has a lower proportion of residents (very_good_pc-$ward_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| Pilling | 48.08% | 32.86% | 13.39% | 4.26% | 1.41% |
| Wyre | 44.33% | 33.28% | 15.48% | 5.27% | 1.65% |
| 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 Wyre changed since 2011?
Wyre residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.74% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 43.25% | 33.62% | 15.95% | 5.52% | 1.66% |
| 2021 | 44.33% | 33.28% | 15.48% | 5.27% | 1.65% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Dam Side Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Pilling.| 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 | |
What are the occupations of the residents of Dam Side?
The largest employment sector in Dam Side is Skilled Trades. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Skilled Trades | 19.05% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 16.79% |
| Professional Occupations | 16.37% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 10.28% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 9.19% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.94% |
| Elementary Occupations | 7.44% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 5.51% |
Dam Side 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 Wyre.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Wyre | 3.2% | -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 | 53.48% |
| In Part-Time Work | 29.59% |
| Unemployed | 2.89% |
What is the population of Dam Side and Wyre?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Wyre including Dam Side. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Bourne | 6981 |
| Breck | 4412 |
| Brock with Catterall | 4765 |
| Calder | 2467 |
| Carleton | 4651 |
| Cleveleys Park | 4756 |
| Garstang | 6669 |
| Great Eccleston | 4160 |
| Hambleton & Stalmine | 4722 |
| Hardhorn with High Cross | 6377 |
| Jubilee | 4797 |
| Marsh Mill | 6467 |
| Mount | 5140 |
| Park | 4996 |
| Pharos | 4905 |
| Pheasant's Wood | 1583 |
| Pilling | 2723 |
| Preesall | 5648 |
| Rossall | 6326 |
| Stanah | 4669 |
| Tithebarn | 4245 |
| Victoria & Norcross | 4291 |
| Warren | 4944 |
| Wyresdale | 2373 |
| Wyre Total | 113067 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
