Is Basford in Newcastle-under-Lyme 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 Basford older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Basford and Newcastle-under-Lyme? What is the claimant count in Basford and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.What are the occupations of the residents of Basford?
The largest employment sector in Basford is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Skilled Trades.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 21.08% |
| Elementary Occupations | 16.51% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 11.5% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 10.4% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.49% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 7.76% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 6.39% |
| Skilled Trades | 6.34% |
Basford 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Newcastle-under-Lyme | 3.2% | -0.1% |
| West Midlands | 5% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 38.16% |
| In Part-Time Work | 23.78% |
| Unemployed | 6.96% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Basford and Newcastle-under-Lyme
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Basford either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 34.82 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 65.18 of Basford residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Town (Newcastle-under-Lyme) | 34.82% | 65.18% |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | 67.67% | 32.33% |
| West Midlands | 62.8% | 37.2% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Basford has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.
Basford compared to other wards in Newcastle-under-Lyme
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Newchapel & Mow Cop | 86.3% | 13.7% |
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| 2 | Maer & Whitmore | 84.45% | 15.55% |
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| 3 | Loggerheads | 82.88% | 17.12% |
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| 4 | Westbury Park & Northwood | 80.26% | 19.74% |
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| 5 | Westlands | 75.35% | 24.65% |
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| 6 | Audley | 74.57% | 25.43% |
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| 7 | Madeley & Betley | 74.53% | 25.47% |
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| 8 | Bradwell (Newcastle-under-Lyme) | 72.07% | 27.93% |
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| 9 | Keele | 71.86% | 28.14% |
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| 10 | Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe | 70.98% | 29.02% |
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| 11 | May Bank | 70.65% | 29.35% |
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| 12 | Wolstanton | 69.25% | 30.75% |
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| 13 | Clayton | 68.71% | 31.29% |
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| 14 | Talke & Butt Lane | 68.51% | 31.49% |
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| 15 | Crackley & Red Street | 68.46% | 31.54% |
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| 16 | Thistleberry | 60.25% | 39.75% |
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| 17 | Silverdale (Newcastle-under-Lyme) | 59.32% | 40.68% |
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| 18 | Holditch & Chesterton | 50.75% | 49.25% |
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| 19 | Cross Heath | 47.66% | 52.34% |
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| 20 | Knutton | 45.32% | 54.68% |
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| 21 | Town (Newcastle-under-Lyme) | 34.82% | 65.18% |
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Basford is ranked 21 out of 21 wards in Newcastle-under-Lyme for the percentage of home owners.Basford Health Statistics
Town 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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| Town (Newcastle-under-Lyme) | 41.42% | 34.61% | 15.79% | 6.6% | 1.59% |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | 43.95% | 35.3% | 14.5% | 4.84% | 1.41% |
| 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme changed since 2011?
Newcastle-under-Lyme residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.12% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 44.65% | 34.48% | 14.37% | 5.1% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | 43.95% | 35.3% | 14.5% | 4.84% | 1.41% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Basford & Newcastle-under-Lyme 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 Basford in the Newcastle-under-Lyme local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Town (Newcastle-under-Lyme) | 81.6% | 18.4% |
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| Newcastle-under-Lyme | 93.21% | 6.79% |
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| West Midlands | 84.84% | 15.17% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Basford compared to other wards in Newcastle-under-Lyme
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Keele | 80.46% | 19.54% |
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| 2 | Town | 81.6% | 18.4% |
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| 3 | Cross Heath | 87.61% | 12.39% |
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| 4 | Thistleberry | 88.79% | 11.21% |
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| 5 | Westbury Park & Northwood | 90.82% | 9.18% |
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| 6 | Westlands | 90.98% | 9.02% |
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| 7 | Knutton | 91.62% | 8.38% |
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| 8 | Crackley & Red Street | 92.42% | 7.58% |
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| 9 | Clayton | 92.67% | 7.33% |
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| 10 | Holditch & Chesterton | 92.83% | 7.17% |
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| 11 | Silverdale | 93.64% | 6.36% |
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| 12 | Wolstanton | 94.21% | 5.79% |
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| 13 | May Bank | 94.63% | 5.37% |
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| 14 | Bradwell | 95.62% | 4.38% |
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| 15 | Maer & Whitmore | 95.7% | 4.3% |
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| 16 | Loggerheads | 96.26% | 3.74% |
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| 17 | Talke & Butt Lane | 96.41% | 3.59% |
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| 18 | Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe | 96.69% | 3.31% |
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| 19 | Madeley & Betley | 96.85% | 3.15% |
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| 20 | Audley | 97.25% | 2.75% |
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| 21 | Newchapel & Mow Cop | 98.22% | 1.78% |
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';Basford is ranked 2 out of 21 wards in Newcastle-under-Lyme for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Basford Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Town.| 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 | |
Basford Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Basford 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 Basford to the national average for England.
| Level | Town | England |
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| No Qualifications | 17.89% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 8.07% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 10.08% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.27% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 28.13% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 29.42% | 33.92% |
What is the population of Basford and Newcastle-under-Lyme?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Newcastle-under-Lyme including Basford. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Audley | 8557 |
| Bradwell | 8730 |
| Clayton | 2962 |
| Crackley & Red Street | 6225 |
| Cross Heath | 5607 |
| Holditch & Chesterton | 6277 |
| Keele | 5159 |
| Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe | 8818 |
| Knutton | 3261 |
| Loggerheads | 4363 |
| Madeley & Betley | 5548 |
| Maer & Whitmore | 2640 |
| May Bank | 8735 |
| Newchapel & Mow Cop | 5645 |
| Silverdale | 5848 |
| Talke & Butt Lane | 9201 |
| Thistleberry | 5789 |
| Town | 6569 |
| Westbury Park & Northwood | 4899 |
| Westlands | 8239 |
| Wolstanton | 6538 |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme Total | 129610 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
