Is Matshead 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 Matshead older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Matshead and Wyre? What is the claimant count in Matshead and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Matshead Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Matshead 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 Matshead to the national average for England.
| Level | Brock with Catterall | England |
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| No Qualifications | 12.36% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 7.76% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 17.18% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.01% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 21.64% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 33.24% | 33.92% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Matshead and Wyre
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Matshead either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 73.95 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 26.05 of Matshead residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Brock with Catterall | 73.95% | 26.05% |
| Wyre | 73.35% | 26.65% |
| North West | 62.33% | 37.67% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Matshead has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Matshead 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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Matshead is ranked 16 out of 24 wards in Wyre for the percentage of home owners.Matshead Health Statistics
Brock with Catterall has significantly more residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| Brock with Catterall | 53.79% | 32.2% | 10.68% | 2.85% | 0.48% |
| 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
Matshead & 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 Matshead in the Wyre local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Brock with Catterall | 95.96% | 4.04% |
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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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Matshead 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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';Matshead is ranked 9 out of 24 wards in Wyre for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Matshead 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 | 57.34% |
| In Part-Time Work | 26.85% |
| Unemployed | 2.52% |
Matshead Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Brock with Catterall.| 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 Matshead?
The largest employment sector in Matshead is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 20.71% |
| Skilled Trades | 14.56% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 13.31% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 11.89% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 9.55% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.18% |
| Elementary Occupations | 9.06% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 5.7% |
What is the population of Matshead and Wyre?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Wyre including Matshead. 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.
