We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Alston in Eden 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 Alston older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Alston and Eden? Is Alston an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
What are the occupations of the residents of Alston?
The largest employment sector in Alston 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 Alston and
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Alston 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 Alston residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| 0% | 0% | |
| 0% | 0% | |
| 0% | 0% | |
| 0% | 0% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Alston has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Alston compared to other wards in
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Alston 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% |
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|---|
| In Employment | 0% |
| In Part-Time Work | 0% |
| Unemployed | 0% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Alston 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 | |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Alston & 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 Alston in the local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| 0% | 0% | |
| 0% | 0% | |
| 0% | 0% | |
| 0% | 0% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Alston compared to other wards in
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Alston Health Statistics
| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Alston Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Alston 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
| Level | ||
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 0% | 0% |
| Level 1 | 0% | 0% |
| Level 2 | 0% | 0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0% |
| Level 3 | 0% | 0% |
| Level 4 | 0% | 0% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Alston and Eden?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Eden including Alston. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Alston Moor | 2002 |
| Appleby (Appleby) | 1140 |
| Appleby (Bongate) | 1986 |
| Askham | 1280 |
| Brough | 1353 |
| Crosby Ravensworth | 1399 |
| Dacre | 1464 |
| Eamont | 1586 |
| Greystoke | 1324 |
| Hartside | 1373 |
| Hesket | 3226 |
| Kirkby Stephen | 2608 |
| Kirkby Thore | 1534 |
| Kirkoswald | 1397 |
| Langwathby | 1552 |
| Lazonby | 1553 |
| Long Marton | 1194 |
| Morland | 1292 |
| Orton with Tebay | 1415 |
| Penrith Carleton | 1965 |
| Penrith East | 3130 |
| Penrith North | 4166 |
| Penrith Pategill | 1400 |
| Penrith South | 2738 |
| Penrith West | 3144 |
| Ravenstonedale | 971 |
| Shap | 1393 |
| Skelton | 1492 |
| Ullswater | 1420 |
| Warcop | 1257 |
| Eden Total | 53754 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
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