Is Benfleet in Castle Point 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 Benfleet older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Benfleet and Castle Point? What is the claimant count in Benfleet and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Benfleet Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Benfleet 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 Benfleet to the national average for England.
| Level | Boyce | England |
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| No Qualifications | 16.52% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 12.76% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 19.48% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.42% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 18.22% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 23.76% | 33.92% |
Benfleet 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 Castle Point.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Castle Point | 2.3% | -0.4% |
| East of England | 3% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|
| In Employment | 57.65% |
| In Part-Time Work | 26.48% |
| Unemployed | 2.96% |
Benfleet & Castle Point 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 Benfleet in the Castle Point local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Boyce | 94.97% | 5.03% |
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| Castle Point | 95.21% | 4.79% |
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| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Benfleet compared to other wards in Castle Point
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Cedar Hall | 93.93% | 6.07% |
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| 2 | St James | 94.42% | 5.58% |
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| 3 | St Peter's | 94.51% | 5.49% |
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| 4 | Boyce | 94.97% | 5.03% |
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| 5 | Canvey Island Winter Gardens | 95.09% | 4.91% |
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| 6 | Appleton | 95.21% | 4.79% |
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| 7 | Canvey Island South | 95.24% | 4.76% |
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| 8 | Canvey Island West | 95.37% | 4.63% |
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| 9 | Victoria | 95.45% | 4.55% |
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| 10 | St Mary's | 95.51% | 4.49% |
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| 11 | St George's | 95.8% | 4.2% |
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| 12 | Canvey Island East | 95.85% | 4.15% |
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| 13 | Canvey Island North | 95.85% | 4.15% |
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| 14 | Canvey Island Central | 95.99% | 4.01% |
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';Benfleet is ranked 4 out of 14 wards in Castle Point for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Benfleet Health Statistics
Boyce 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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| Boyce | 52.06% | 33.2% | 11.14% | 2.81% | 0.79% |
| Castle Point | 45.68% | 35.09% | 13.76% | 4.25% | 1.22% |
| 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 Castle Point changed since 2011?
Castle Point residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.16% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 43.49% | 36.12% | 14.73% | 4.4% | 1.26% |
| 2021 | 45.68% | 35.09% | 13.76% | 4.25% | 1.22% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Benfleet Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Boyce.| 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 | |
What are the occupations of the residents of Benfleet?
The largest employment sector in Benfleet is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 18.09% |
| Professional Occupations | 17.88% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 16.11% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 14.86% |
| Skilled Trades | 10.13% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 6.34% |
| Elementary Occupations | 6.28% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 4.6% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Benfleet and Castle Point
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Benfleet either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 87.28 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 12.72 of Benfleet residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Boyce | 87.28% | 12.72% |
| Castle Point | 80.07% | 19.93% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Benfleet has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Benfleet compared to other wards in Castle Point
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Boyce | 87.28% | 12.72% |
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| 2 | Appleton (Castle Point) | 86.46% | 13.54% |
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| 3 | Cedar Hall | 85.19% | 14.81% |
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| 4 | St George's (Castle Point) | 84.77% | 15.23% |
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| 5 | St Peter's (Castle Point) | 84.54% | 15.46% |
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| 6 | Canvey Island North | 83.34% | 16.66% |
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| 7 | St Mary's (Castle Point) | 82.28% | 17.72% |
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| 8 | Canvey Island East | 81.97% | 18.03% |
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| 9 | Victoria (Castle Point) | 81.1% | 18.9% |
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| 10 | Canvey Island West | 77.45% | 22.55% |
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| 11 | St James (Castle Point) | 76.87% | 23.13% |
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| 12 | Canvey Island South | 73.96% | 26.04% |
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| 13 | Canvey Island Central | 69.63% | 30.37% |
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| 14 | Canvey Island Winter Gardens | 67.08% | 32.92% |
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Benfleet is ranked 1 out of 14 wards in Castle Point for the percentage of home owners.What is the population of Benfleet and Castle Point?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Castle Point including Benfleet. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Appleton | 6888 |
| Boyce | 7003 |
| Canvey Island Central | 6811 |
| Canvey Island East | 6248 |
| Canvey Island North | 6494 |
| Canvey Island South | 6725 |
| Canvey Island West | 5232 |
| Canvey Island Winter Gardens | 7364 |
| Cedar Hall | 6361 |
| St George's | 5982 |
| St James | 6600 |
| St Mary's | 6491 |
| St Peter's | 6588 |
| Victoria | 5737 |
| Castle Point Total | 90524 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
