Is Alvecote in Tamworth 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 Alvecote older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Alvecote and Tamworth? What is the claimant count in Alvecote and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Alvecote Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Amington.| 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 | |
Alvecote 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 Tamworth.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Tamworth | 3.7% | -0.2% |
| West Midlands | 5% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|
| In Employment | 58.55% |
| In Part-Time Work | 24.15% |
| Unemployed | 4.19% |
Alvecote Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Alvecote 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 Alvecote to the national average for England.
| Level | Amington | England |
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| No Qualifications | 20.75% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 12.63% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 16.8% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.06% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 19.44% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 22.94% | 33.92% |
Alvecote & Tamworth 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 Alvecote in the Tamworth local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Amington | 93.07% | 6.93% |
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| Tamworth | 93.25% | 6.75% |
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| West Midlands | 84.84% | 15.17% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Alvecote compared to other wards in Tamworth
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Castle | 89.71% | 10.29% |
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| 2 | Spital | 92.56% | 7.44% |
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| 3 | Belgrave | 92.68% | 7.32% |
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| 4 | Bolehall | 92.74% | 7.26% |
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| 5 | Amington | 93.07% | 6.93% |
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| 6 | Glascote | 93.13% | 6.87% |
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| 7 | Stonydelph | 93.58% | 6.42% |
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| 8 | Mercian | 93.62% | 6.38% |
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| 9 | Wilnecote | 94.96% | 5.04% |
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| 10 | Trinity | 96.27% | 3.73% |
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';Alvecote is ranked 5 out of 10 wards in Tamworth for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Alvecote Health Statistics
Amington 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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| Amington | 46.82% | 34.16% | 13.31% | 4.36% | 1.35% |
| Tamworth | 45.52% | 34.88% | 13.89% | 4.37% | 1.35% |
| West Midlands | 46.4% | 34.38% | 13.54% | 4.37% | 1.31% |
| 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 Tamworth changed since 2011?
Tamworth residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 0.43% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 45.6% | 35.23% | 13.43% | 4.43% | 1.31% |
| 2021 | 45.52% | 34.88% | 13.89% | 4.37% | 1.35% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What are the occupations of the residents of Alvecote?
The largest employment sector in Alvecote is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Caring, leisure & Other Services.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 14.26% |
| Elementary Occupations | 12.98% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 12.56% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 12.29% |
| Skilled Trades | 10.59% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.37% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 9.96% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 8.33% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Alvecote and Tamworth
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Alvecote either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 72.87 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 27.13 of Alvecote residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Amington | 72.87% | 27.13% |
| Tamworth | 66.99% | 33.01% |
| West Midlands | 62.8% | 37.2% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Alvecote has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Alvecote compared to other wards in Tamworth
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Trinity (Tamworth) | 82.89% | 17.11% |
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| 2 | Amington | 72.87% | 27.13% |
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| 3 | Wilnecote | 71.61% | 28.39% |
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| 4 | Mercian | 69.71% | 30.29% |
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| 5 | Spital | 67.28% | 32.72% |
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| 6 | Stonydelph | 67.25% | 32.75% |
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| 7 | Belgrave (Tamworth) | 67.11% | 32.89% |
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| 8 | Bolehall | 64.44% | 35.56% |
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| 9 | Glascote | 54.29% | 45.71% |
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| 10 | Castle (Tamworth) | 53.6% | 46.4% |
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Alvecote is ranked 2 out of 10 wards in Tamworth for the percentage of home owners.What is the population of Alvecote and Tamworth?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Tamworth including Alvecote. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Amington | 7832 |
| Belgrave | 7706 |
| Bolehall | 7637 |
| Castle | 7420 |
| Glascote | 7817 |
| Mercian | 6836 |
| Spital | 7821 |
| Stonydelph | 7518 |
| Trinity | 7157 |
| Wilnecote | 9120 |
| Tamworth Total | 76864 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
