Is Ashton upon Mersey in Trafford 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 Ashton upon Mersey older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Ashton upon Mersey and Trafford? What is the claimant count in Ashton upon Mersey and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Ashton upon Mersey Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Ashton upon Mersey 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 Ashton upon Mersey to the national average for England.
| Level | Ashton upon Mersey | England |
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| No Qualifications | 11.65% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 7.47% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 11.92% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.18% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 15.12% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 47.61% | 33.92% |
Ashton upon Mersey Health Statistics
Ashton upon Mersey 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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| Ashton upon Mersey | 55.44% | 29.73% | 10.39% | 3.46% | 0.99% |
| Trafford | 53.1% | 30.97% | 11.28% | 3.58% | 1.07% |
| 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 Trafford changed since 2011?
Trafford residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.46% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 50.97% | 31.64% | 12.16% | 4.09% | 1.13% |
| 2021 | 53.1% | 30.97% | 11.28% | 3.58% | 1.07% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What are the occupations of the residents of Ashton upon Mersey?
The largest employment sector in Ashton upon Mersey is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 32.13% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 16.69% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 16.51% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.72% |
| Skilled Trades | 6.59% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 5.39% |
| Elementary Occupations | 4.75% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 2.44% |
Ashton upon Mersey & Trafford 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 Ashton upon Mersey in the Trafford local area district.
Ashton upon Mersey has a lower rate of immigrants than Trafford, the North West region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Ashton upon Mersey | 89.2% | 10.8% |
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| Trafford | 85.13% | 14.87% |
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| North West | 88.33% | 11.67% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Ashton upon Mersey compared to other wards in Trafford
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Clifford | 65.76% | 34.24% |
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| 2 | Longford | 74.37% | 25.63% |
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| 3 | Broadheath | 79.53% | 20.47% |
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| 4 | Altrincham | 82.22% | 17.78% |
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| 5 | Hale Barns | 82.23% | 17.77% |
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| 6 | Gorse Hill | 82.25% | 17.75% |
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| 7 | Priory | 82.58% | 17.42% |
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| 8 | Stretford | 83.85% | 16.15% |
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| 9 | St Mary's | 85.11% | 14.89% |
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| 10 | Brooklands | 86.38% | 13.62% |
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| 11 | Bowdon | 86.76% | 13.24% |
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| 12 | Sale Moor | 87.03% | 12.97% |
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| 13 | Village | 87.16% | 12.84% |
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| 14 | Hale Central | 88.48% | 11.52% |
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| 15 | Ashton upon Mersey | 89.2% | 10.8% |
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| 16 | Timperley | 90.6% | 9.4% |
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| 17 | Bucklow-St Martins | 92.29% | 7.71% |
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| 18 | Urmston | 92.59% | 7.41% |
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| 19 | Davyhulme East | 92.66% | 7.34% |
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| 20 | Davyhulme West | 94.05% | 5.95% |
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| 21 | Flixton | 94.11% | 5.89% |
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';Ashton upon Mersey is ranked 15 out of 21 wards in Trafford for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Ashton upon Mersey Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Ashton upon Mersey.| 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 | |
Ashton upon Mersey 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 Trafford.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Trafford | 3.2% | -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 | 60.48% |
| In Part-Time Work | 25.21% |
| Unemployed | 3.55% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Ashton upon Mersey and Trafford
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Ashton upon Mersey either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 74.43 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 25.57 of Ashton upon Mersey residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Ashton upon Mersey | 74.43% | 25.57% |
| Trafford | 68.96% | 31.04% |
| North West | 62.33% | 37.67% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Ashton upon Mersey has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Ashton upon Mersey compared to other wards in Trafford
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Timperley | 90.67% | 9.33% |
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| 2 | Hale Barns | 81.96% | 18.04% |
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| 3 | Davyhulme West | 81.37% | 18.63% |
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| 4 | Brooklands (Trafford) | 81.1% | 18.9% |
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| 5 | Flixton | 80.67% | 19.33% |
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| 6 | Hale Central | 78.05% | 21.95% |
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| 7 | Davyhulme East | 77.18% | 22.82% |
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| 8 | Bowdon | 76.35% | 23.65% |
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| 9 | Ashton upon Mersey | 74.43% | 25.57% |
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| 10 | Broadheath (Trafford) | 73.47% | 26.53% |
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| 11 | Urmston | 70.58% | 29.42% |
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| 12 | Sale Moor | 67.98% | 32.02% |
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| 13 | Village (Trafford) | 66.8% | 33.2% |
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| 14 | Altrincham | 65.86% | 34.14% |
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| 15 | St Mary's (Trafford) | 64.89% | 35.11% |
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| 16 | Stretford | 62.52% | 37.48% |
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| 17 | Priory (Trafford) | 61.35% | 38.65% |
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| 18 | Gorse Hill (Trafford) | 59.07% | 40.93% |
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| 19 | Longford (Trafford) | 57.31% | 42.69% |
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| 20 | Bucklow-St Martins | 52.27% | 47.73% |
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| 21 | Clifford | 38.76% | 61.24% |
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Ashton upon Mersey is ranked 9 out of 21 wards in Trafford for the percentage of home owners.What is the population of Ashton upon Mersey and Trafford?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Trafford including Ashton upon Mersey. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Altrincham | 13379 |
| Ashton upon Mersey | 10345 |
| Bowdon | 9285 |
| Broadheath | 14167 |
| Brooklands | 10809 |
| Bucklow-St Martins | 10445 |
| Clifford | 12792 |
| Davyhulme East | 9708 |
| Davyhulme West | 10040 |
| Flixton | 10633 |
| Gorse Hill | 12442 |
| Hale Barns | 10141 |
| Hale Central | 10858 |
| Longford | 12935 |
| Priory | 11954 |
| Sale Moor | 10922 |
| St Mary's | 12126 |
| Stretford | 11307 |
| Timperley | 11160 |
| Urmston | 11148 |
| Village | 10983 |
| Trafford Total | 237579 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
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