Socio-economic statistics for Firgrove, Rochdale

Socio-economic statistics for Firgrove, Rochdale

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

Firgrove 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
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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 Firgrove 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 Firgrove.
Economic StatusProportion
In Employment0%
In Part-Time Work0%
Unemployed0%
100% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Firgrove

Firgrove Health Statistics

AreaVGGFBVB
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0%0%0%0%0%
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VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

Firgrove Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Firgrove 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 Firgrove to the national average for .
Level
No Qualifications0%0%
Level 10%0%
Level 20%0%
Apprenticeship0%0%
Level 30%0%
Level 40%0%

Firgrove & 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 Firgrove in the local area district.

AreaBorn in UKBorn outside UK
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0%0%
0%0%
0%0%

Firgrove compared to other wards in

#WardBorn in UKBorn outside UK
';Firgrove is ranked out of 0 wards in for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

How many residents own or rent their home in Firgrove and

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Firgrove 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 Firgrove residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
AreaOwnedRented
0%0%
0%0%
0%0%
0%0%

Firgrove has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.

Firgrove compared to other wards in

#WardOwnedRented
Firgrove is ranked out of 0 wards in for the percentage of home owners.

Firgrove 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

What are the occupations of the residents of Firgrove?

The largest employment sector in Firgrove 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%

What is the population of Firgrove and Rochdale?

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

WardPopulation
Balderstone and Kirkholt11784
Bamford9845
Castleton10766
Central Rochdale11610
East Middleton10741
Healey10509
Hopwood Hall12463
Kingsway13412
Littleborough Lakeside9306
Milkstone and Deeplish12324
Milnrow and Newhey10130
Norden9282
North Heywood10818
North Middleton10258
Smallbridge and Firgrove12391
South Middleton9817
Spotland and Falinge11832
Wardle and West Littleborough11179
West Heywood11929
West Middleton13263
Rochdale Total223659



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