Is Aylburton Common in Forest of Dean 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 Aylburton Common older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Aylburton Common and Forest of Dean? What is the claimant count in Aylburton Common and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Aylburton Common 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 Forest of Dean.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Forest of Dean | 2.5% | 0% |
| South West | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 51.53% |
| In Part-Time Work | 36.4% |
| Unemployed | 3.34% |
Aylburton Common Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in St. Briavels.| 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 | |
How many residents own or rent their home in Aylburton Common and Forest of Dean
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Aylburton Common either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 82.46 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 17.54 of Aylburton Common residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| St. Briavels | 82.46% | 17.54% |
| Forest of Dean | 72.6% | 27.4% |
| South West | 65.88% | 34.12% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Aylburton Common has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Aylburton Common compared to other wards in Forest of Dean
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Lydney North | 89.41% | 10.59% |
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| 2 | Longhope & Huntley | 83.19% | 16.81% |
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| 3 | St. Briavels | 82.46% | 17.54% |
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| 4 | Pillowell | 80.95% | 19.05% |
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| 5 | Dymock | 80.05% | 19.95% |
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| 6 | Hartpury & Redmarley | 79.68% | 20.32% |
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| 7 | Westbury-on-Severn | 78.27% | 21.73% |
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| 8 | Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook | 77.68% | 22.32% |
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| 9 | Newland & Sling | 77.19% | 22.81% |
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| 10 | Berry Hill (Forest of Dean) | 76.04% | 23.96% |
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| 11 | Tidenham | 75.31% | 24.69% |
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| 12 | Lydbrook | 75.23% | 24.77% |
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| 13 | Bream | 74.35% | 25.65% |
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| 14 | Ruspidge | 74.34% | 25.66% |
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| 15 | Newnham (Forest of Dean) | 73.01% | 26.99% |
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| 16 | Cinderford East | 70.16% | 29.84% |
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| 17 | Lydney West & Aylburton | 69.26% | 30.74% |
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| 18 | Coleford | 65.92% | 34.08% |
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| 19 | Newent & Taynton | 65.37% | 34.63% |
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| 20 | Lydney East | 62.1% | 37.9% |
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| 21 | Cinderford West | 57.13% | 42.87% |
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Aylburton Common is ranked 3 out of 21 wards in Forest of Dean for the percentage of home owners.Aylburton Common Health Statistics
St. Briavels 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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| St. Briavels | 48.42% | 34.6% | 12.29% | 3.58% | 1.11% |
| Forest of Dean | 44.81% | 35.52% | 14.2% | 4.21% | 1.25% |
| South West | 47.6% | 34.21% | 13.12% | 3.95% | 1.12% |
| 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 Forest of Dean changed since 2011?
Forest of Dean residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.26% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 44.27% | 35.8% | 14.49% | 4.31% | 1.13% |
| 2021 | 44.81% | 35.52% | 14.2% | 4.21% | 1.25% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Aylburton Common & Forest of Dean 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 Aylburton Common in the Forest of Dean local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| St. Briavels | 94.45% | 5.55% |
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| Forest of Dean | 94.9% | 5.1% |
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| South West | 89.8% | 10.2% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Aylburton Common compared to other wards in Forest of Dean
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Newent & Taynton | 89.71% | 10.29% |
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| 2 | Tidenham | 92.43% | 7.57% |
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| 3 | Cinderford West | 92.53% | 7.47% |
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| 4 | Lydney East | 94.29% | 5.71% |
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| 5 | St. Briavels | 94.45% | 5.55% |
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| 6 | Dymock | 94.5% | 5.5% |
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| 7 | Cinderford East | 94.51% | 5.49% |
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| 8 | Newland & Sling | 94.65% | 5.35% |
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| 9 | Longhope & Huntley | 95.06% | 4.94% |
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| 10 | Hartpury & Redmarley | 95.38% | 4.62% |
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| 11 | Lydney West & Aylburton | 95.41% | 4.59% |
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| 12 | Newnham | 95.48% | 4.52% |
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| 13 | Westbury-on-Severn | 96% | 4% |
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| 14 | Bream | 96.42% | 3.58% |
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| 15 | Pillowell | 96.44% | 3.56% |
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| 16 | Ruspidge | 96.58% | 3.42% |
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| 17 | Lydney North | 96.7% | 3.3% |
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| 18 | Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook | 96.75% | 3.25% |
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| 19 | Coleford | 96.81% | 3.19% |
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| 20 | Lydbrook | 96.81% | 3.19% |
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| 21 | Berry Hill | 97.55% | 2.45% |
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';Aylburton Common is ranked 5 out of 21 wards in Forest of Dean for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Aylburton Common Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Aylburton Common 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 Aylburton Common to the national average for England.
| Level | St. Briavels | England |
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| No Qualifications | 14.34% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 8.34% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 12.8% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.66% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 15.29% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 40.84% | 33.92% |
What are the occupations of the residents of Aylburton Common?
The largest employment sector in Aylburton Common is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 21.68% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 18.76% |
| Skilled Trades | 13.95% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 12.44% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 8.67% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.2% |
| Elementary Occupations | 6.6% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 5.66% |
What is the population of Aylburton Common and Forest of Dean?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Forest of Dean including Aylburton Common. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Berry Hill | 4538 |
| Bream | 4934 |
| Cinderford East | 4635 |
| Cinderford West | 4443 |
| Coleford | 7575 |
| Dymock | 1880 |
| Hartpury & Redmarley | 5711 |
| Longhope & Huntley | 4006 |
| Lydbrook | 2249 |
| Lydney East | 6019 |
| Lydney North | 1779 |
| Lydney West & Aylburton | 2477 |
| Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook | 7391 |
| Newent & Taynton | 6655 |
| Newland & Sling | 2478 |
| Newnham | 4660 |
| Pillowell | 1954 |
| Ruspidge | 2321 |
| St. Briavels | 2367 |
| Tidenham | 6964 |
| Westbury-on-Severn | 2071 |
| Forest of Dean Total | 87107 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
