Is Appley Bridge in West Lancashire 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 Appley Bridge older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Appley Bridge and West Lancashire? What is the claimant count in Appley Bridge and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.What are the occupations of the residents of Appley Bridge?
The largest employment sector in Appley Bridge is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 24.82% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 21.45% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 13.06% |
| Skilled Trades | 9.74% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.12% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 6.48% |
| Elementary Occupations | 6.01% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 4.66% |
Appley Bridge & West Lancashire 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 Appley Bridge in the West Lancashire local area district.
Appley Bridge has a lower rate of immigrants than West Lancashire, the North West region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Wrightington | 96.89% | 3.11% |
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| West Lancashire | 94.05% | 5.95% |
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| North West | 88.33% | 11.67% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Appley Bridge compared to other wards in West Lancashire
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Digmoor | 84.09% | 15.91% |
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| 2 | Birch Green | 87.38% | 12.62% |
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| 3 | Moorside | 87.53% | 12.47% |
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| 4 | Tanhouse | 88.31% | 11.69% |
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| 5 | Skelmersdale North | 91.88% | 8.12% |
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| 6 | Ashurst | 93.15% | 6.85% |
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| 7 | Skelmersdale South | 93.15% | 6.85% |
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| 8 | Derby | 94.3% | 5.7% |
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| 9 | Tarleton | 94.92% | 5.08% |
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| 10 | North Meols | 95.06% | 4.94% |
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| 11 | Parbold | 95.32% | 4.68% |
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| 12 | Hesketh-with-Becconsall | 95.44% | 4.56% |
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| 13 | Scott | 95.49% | 4.51% |
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| 14 | Knowsley | 95.5% | 4.5% |
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| 15 | Aughton and Downholland | 96.42% | 3.58% |
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| 16 | Up Holland | 96.44% | 3.56% |
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| 17 | Newburgh | 96.49% | 3.51% |
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| 18 | Scarisbrick | 96.53% | 3.47% |
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| 19 | Burscough East | 96.74% | 3.26% |
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| 20 | Burscough West | 96.82% | 3.18% |
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| 21 | Bickerstaffe | 96.85% | 3.15% |
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| 22 | Wrightington | 96.89% | 3.11% |
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| 23 | Halsall | 97.03% | 2.97% |
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| 24 | Aughton Park | 97.2% | 2.8% |
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| 25 | Rufford | 97.78% | 2.22% |
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';Appley Bridge is ranked 22 out of 25 wards in West Lancashire for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Appley Bridge Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Appley Bridge 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 Appley Bridge to the national average for England.
| Level | Wrightington | England |
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| No Qualifications | 14.5% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 8.39% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 12.59% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.79% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 15.42% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 39.62% | 33.92% |
Appley Bridge Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Wrightington.| 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 | |
Appley Bridge Health Statistics
Wrightington has more residents (very_good_pc-$country_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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| Wrightington | 52.02% | 31.23% | 11.68% | 4.3% | 0.78% |
| West Lancashire | 48.08% | 33.14% | 13.12% | 4.35% | 1.31% |
| 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 West Lancashire changed since 2011?
West Lancashire residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.9% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 47.59% | 32.73% | 13.37% | 4.86% | 1.45% |
| 2021 | 48.08% | 33.14% | 13.12% | 4.35% | 1.31% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Appley Bridge 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 West Lancashire.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| West Lancashire | 3% | -0.2% |
| 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 | 53.56% |
| In Part-Time Work | 27.08% |
| Unemployed | 2.04% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Appley Bridge and West Lancashire
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Appley Bridge either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 84.71 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 15.29 of Appley Bridge residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Wrightington | 84.71% | 15.29% |
| West Lancashire | 70.72% | 29.28% |
| North West | 62.33% | 37.67% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Appley Bridge has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Appley Bridge compared to other wards in West Lancashire
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Aughton Park | 88.17% | 11.83% |
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| 2 | Parbold | 87.54% | 12.46% |
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| 3 | Newburgh | 86.81% | 13.19% |
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| 4 | Rufford | 85.75% | 14.25% |
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| 5 | Wrightington | 84.71% | 15.29% |
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| 6 | Aughton and Downholland | 84.19% | 15.81% |
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| 7 | Halsall | 83.85% | 16.15% |
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| 8 | Tarleton | 82.9% | 17.1% |
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| 9 | Hesketh-with-Becconsall | 82.41% | 17.59% |
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| 10 | Scarisbrick | 81.96% | 18.04% |
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| 11 | Bickerstaffe | 79.4% | 20.6% |
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| 12 | Burscough West | 76.54% | 23.46% |
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| 13 | North Meols | 75.9% | 24.1% |
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| 14 | Knowsley | 74.96% | 25.04% |
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| 15 | Up Holland | 74.8% | 25.2% |
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| 16 | Burscough East | 72.59% | 27.41% |
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| 17 | Ashurst | 69.57% | 30.43% |
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| 18 | Scott | 67.93% | 32.07% |
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| 19 | Derby (West Lancashire) | 64.77% | 35.23% |
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| 20 | Skelmersdale North | 58.39% | 41.61% |
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| 21 | Skelmersdale South | 57.28% | 42.72% |
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| 22 | Moorside (West Lancashire) | 50.27% | 49.73% |
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| 23 | Tanhouse | 48.22% | 51.78% |
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| 24 | Birch Green | 44.9% | 55.1% |
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| 25 | Digmoor | 39.13% | 60.87% |
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Appley Bridge is ranked 5 out of 25 wards in West Lancashire for the percentage of home owners.What is the population of Appley Bridge and West Lancashire?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in West Lancashire including Appley Bridge. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Ashurst | 6331 |
| Aughton and Downholland | 5456 |
| Aughton Park | 3749 |
| Bickerstaffe | 1969 |
| Birch Green | 4326 |
| Burscough East | 4463 |
| Burscough West | 4800 |
| Derby | 8955 |
| Digmoor | 4729 |
| Halsall | 2064 |
| Hesketh-with-Becconsall | 3947 |
| Knowsley | 5564 |
| Moorside | 3922 |
| Newburgh | 1903 |
| North Meols | 4589 |
| Parbold | 3780 |
| Rufford | 2049 |
| Scarisbrick | 4067 |
| Scott | 5912 |
| Skelmersdale North | 4056 |
| Skelmersdale South | 6405 |
| Tanhouse | 5341 |
| Tarleton | 5792 |
| Up Holland | 6380 |
| Wrightington | 3947 |
| West Lancashire Total | 114496 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
