Is Watchfield in Sedgemoor 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 Watchfield older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Watchfield and Sedgemoor? What is the claimant count in Watchfield and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Watchfield Health Statistics
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VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Watchfield 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 .| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|
| % | % |
| % | % |
| % | % |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|
| In Employment | 0% |
| In Part-Time Work | 0% |
| Unemployed | 0% |
Watchfield & 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 Watchfield in the local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 0% | 0% |
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| 0% | 0% |
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| 0% | 0% |
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| 0% | 0% |
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Watchfield compared to other wards in
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|
';Watchfield is ranked out of 0 wards in for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Watchfield Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Watchfield 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 Watchfield to the national average for .
| Level | | |
|---|
| No Qualifications | 0% | 0% |
| Level 1 | 0% | 0% |
| Level 2 | 0% | 0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0% |
| Level 3 | 0% | 0% |
| Level 4 | 0% | 0% |
Watchfield Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in .| Age Band | Proportion |
|---|
| 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 Watchfield?
The largest employment sector in Watchfield is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Elementary Occupations.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | % |
| Professional Occupations | % |
| Associate Professional & Technical | % |
| Administrative & Secretarial | % |
| Skilled Trades | % |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | % |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | % |
| Elementary Occupations | % |
How many residents own or rent their home in Watchfield and
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Watchfield 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 Watchfield residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|
| 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% |
Watchfield has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Watchfield compared to other wards in
Watchfield is ranked out of 0 wards in for the percentage of home owners.What is the population of Watchfield and Sedgemoor?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Sedgemoor including Watchfield. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|
| Axevale | 4174 |
| Berrow | 2176 |
| Bridgwater Dunwear | 4758 |
| Bridgwater Eastover | 5287 |
| Bridgwater Fairfax | 7589 |
| Bridgwater Hamp | 5360 |
| Bridgwater Victoria | 6435 |
| Bridgwater Westover | 6238 |
| Bridgwater Wyndham | 4689 |
| Burnham Central | 7113 |
| Burnham North | 6282 |
| Cannington and Wembdon | 4739 |
| Cheddar and Shipham | 7297 |
| East Polden | 2051 |
| Highbridge and Burnham Marine | 8021 |
| Huntspill and Pawlett | 2311 |
| King's Isle | 6714 |
| Knoll | 5515 |
| North Petherton | 10083 |
| Puriton and Woolavington | 5077 |
| Quantocks | 4434 |
| Wedmore and Mark | 4622 |
| West Polden | 2481 |
| Sedgemoor Total | 123446 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
