Is Barroway Drove in King's Lynn and West Norfolk 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 Barroway Drove older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Barroway Drove and King's Lynn and West Norfolk? What is the claimant count in Barroway Drove and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Barroway Drove Health Statistics
Upwell & Delph has a significantly lower proportion of residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| Upwell & Delph | 40.46% | 37.59% | 15.84% | 4.74% | 1.38% |
| King's Lynn and West Norfolk | 41.74% | 36.91% | 15.41% | 4.6% | 1.33% |
| East | 48.28% | 34.64% | 12.5% | 3.58% | 1% |
| 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 King's Lynn and West Norfolk changed since 2011?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.66% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 40.91% | 37.08% | 15.9% | 4.8% | 1.31% |
| 2021 | 41.74% | 36.91% | 15.41% | 4.6% | 1.33% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What are the occupations of the residents of Barroway Drove?
The largest employment sector in Barroway Drove is Skilled Trades. The smallest employment sector is Administrative & Secretarial.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Skilled Trades | 16.43% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 14.89% |
| Professional Occupations | 13.11% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 10.78% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 10.37% |
| Elementary Occupations | 9.75% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 9.14% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.04% |
Barroway Drove Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Barroway Drove 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 Barroway Drove to the national average for England.
| Level | Upwell & Delph | England |
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| No Qualifications | 24.93% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 12.2% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 15.16% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.48% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 16.81% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 21.36% | 33.92% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Barroway Drove and King's Lynn and West Norfolk
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Barroway Drove either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 74.2 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 25.8 of Barroway Drove residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Upwell & Delph | 74.2% | 25.8% |
| King's Lynn and West Norfolk | 67% | 33% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Barroway Drove has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Barroway Drove compared to other wards in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | The Woottons | 86.46% | 13.54% |
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| 2 | Clenchwarton | 83.06% | 16.94% |
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| 3 | West Winch | 80.29% | 19.71% |
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| 4 | South Downham | 80.23% | 19.77% |
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| 5 | Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole | 79.5% | 20.5% |
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| 6 | Gayton & Grimston | 76.31% | 23.69% |
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| 7 | Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall | 76.24% | 23.76% |
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| 8 | Gaywood North Bank | 75.96% | 24.04% |
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| 9 | Terrington | 75.77% | 24.24% |
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| 10 | Springwood | 75.53% | 24.47% |
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| 11 | Heacham | 75.5% | 24.5% |
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| 12 | Wissey | 75.48% | 24.52% |
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| 13 | Emneth & Outwell | 75.47% | 24.53% |
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| 14 | Watlington (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) | 74.75% | 25.25% |
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| 15 | Upwell & Delph | 74.2% | 25.8% |
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| 16 | North Downham | 73.36% | 26.64% |
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| 17 | Snettisham | 73.27% | 26.73% |
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| 18 | Denver | 72.25% | 27.75% |
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| 19 | Methwold | 71.88% | 28.12% |
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| 20 | Dersingham | 71.73% | 28.27% |
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| 21 | Brancaster | 69.47% | 30.53% |
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| 22 | Bircham with Rudhams | 67.06% | 32.94% |
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| 23 | Hunstanton | 66.53% | 33.47% |
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| 24 | Airfield | 65.4% | 34.6% |
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| 25 | East Downham | 65.17% | 34.83% |
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| 26 | Feltwell | 64.65% | 35.35% |
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| 27 | Burnham Market & Docking | 62.9% | 37.1% |
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| 28 | Gaywood Chase | 59.96% | 40.04% |
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| 29 | Massingham with Castle Acre | 58.51% | 41.49% |
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| 30 | South & West Lynn | 53.64% | 46.36% |
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| 31 | Gaywood Clock | 50.95% | 49.05% |
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| 32 | Downham Old Town | 49.76% | 50.24% |
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| 33 | Fairstead | 40.09% | 59.91% |
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| 34 | North Lynn | 36.59% | 63.41% |
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| 35 | St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas | 31.04% | 68.96% |
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Barroway Drove is ranked 15 out of 35 wards in King's Lynn and West Norfolk for the percentage of home owners.Barroway Drove Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Upwell & Delph.| 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 | |
Barroway Drove & King's Lynn and West Norfolk 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 Barroway Drove in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk local area district.
Barroway Drove has a lower rate of immigrants than King's Lynn and West Norfolk, the East of England region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Upwell & Delph | 95.46% | 4.54% |
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| King's Lynn and West Norfolk | 89.67% | 10.33% |
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| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Barroway Drove compared to other wards in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas | 71.38% | 28.62% |
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| 2 | North Lynn | 71.92% | 28.08% |
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| 3 | Fairstead | 72.41% | 27.59% |
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| 4 | Gaywood Clock | 78.52% | 21.48% |
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| 5 | Springwood | 79.86% | 20.14% |
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| 6 | South & West Lynn | 81.33% | 18.67% |
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| 7 | Feltwell | 82.43% | 17.57% |
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| 8 | Gaywood Chase | 82.92% | 17.08% |
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| 9 | Downham Old Town | 87.18% | 12.82% |
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| 10 | East Downham | 90.61% | 9.39% |
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| 11 | North Downham | 91.12% | 8.88% |
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| 12 | Methwold | 91.29% | 8.71% |
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| 13 | Gaywood North Bank | 91.46% | 8.54% |
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| 14 | The Woottons | 92.46% | 7.54% |
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| 15 | West Winch | 92.56% | 7.44% |
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| 16 | Wissey | 93.01% | 6.99% |
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| 17 | South Downham | 93.75% | 6.25% |
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| 18 | Airfield | 94.44% | 5.56% |
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| 19 | Hunstanton | 94.44% | 5.56% |
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| 20 | Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole | 94.44% | 5.56% |
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| 21 | Emneth & Outwell | 94.63% | 5.37% |
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| 22 | Burnham Market & Docking | 94.75% | 5.25% |
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| 23 | Massingham with Castle Acre | 95.02% | 4.98% |
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| 24 | Denver | 95.19% | 4.81% |
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| 25 | Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall | 95.32% | 4.68% |
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| 26 | Terrington | 95.37% | 4.63% |
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| 27 | Bircham with Rudhams | 95.43% | 4.57% |
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| 28 | Upwell & Delph | 95.46% | 4.54% |
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| 29 | Watlington | 95.5% | 4.5% |
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| 30 | Brancaster | 95.78% | 4.22% |
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| 31 | Gayton & Grimston | 96.08% | 3.92% |
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| 32 | Heacham | 96.27% | 3.73% |
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| 33 | Clenchwarton | 96.37% | 3.63% |
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| 34 | Dersingham | 96.5% | 3.5% |
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| 35 | Snettisham | 96.68% | 3.32% |
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';Barroway Drove is ranked 28 out of 35 wards in King's Lynn and West Norfolk for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Barroway Drove 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 King's Lynn and West Norfolk.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| King's Lynn and West Norfolk | 2.8% | -0.1% |
| East of England | 3% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 53.99% |
| In Part-Time Work | 28.69% |
| Unemployed | 4.28% |
What is the population of Barroway Drove and King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in King's Lynn and West Norfolk including Barroway Drove. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Airfield | 6128 |
| Bircham with Rudhams | 2645 |
| Brancaster | 2256 |
| Burnham Market & Docking | 2520 |
| Clenchwarton | 2705 |
| Denver | 2381 |
| Dersingham | 5807 |
| Downham Old Town | 3344 |
| East Downham | 3165 |
| Emneth & Outwell | 4883 |
| Fairstead | 6930 |
| Feltwell | 5814 |
| Gayton & Grimston | 5700 |
| Gaywood Chase | 2903 |
| Gaywood Clock | 3300 |
| Gaywood North Bank | 7746 |
| Heacham | 5197 |
| Hunstanton | 4189 |
| Massingham with Castle Acre | 3094 |
| Methwold | 2814 |
| North Downham | 2425 |
| North Lynn | 6701 |
| Snettisham | 2608 |
| South & West Lynn | 5399 |
| South Downham | 2135 |
| Springwood | 3426 |
| St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas | 5285 |
| Terrington | 5857 |
| The Woottons | 6816 |
| Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall | 4919 |
| Upwell & Delph | 6155 |
| Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole | 5762 |
| Watlington | 2717 |
| West Winch | 4875 |
| Wissey | 2644 |
| King's Lynn and West Norfolk Total | 151245 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
