Is Berkeley in Stroud 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 Berkeley older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Berkeley and Stroud? What is the claimant count in Berkeley and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.What are the occupations of the residents of Berkeley?
The largest employment sector in Berkeley is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 18.07% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 16.54% |
| Skilled Trades | 12.9% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 12.4% |
| Elementary Occupations | 9.83% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.75% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 8.54% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 6.38% |
Berkeley 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 Stroud.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Stroud | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 59.23% |
| In Part-Time Work | 27.62% |
| Unemployed | 3.04% |
Berkeley Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Berkeley Vale.| 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 | |
Berkeley & Stroud 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 Berkeley in the Stroud local area district.
Berkeley has a lower rate of immigrants than Stroud, the South West region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Berkeley Vale | 95.73% | 4.27% |
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| Stroud | 93.44% | 6.56% |
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| South West | 89.8% | 10.2% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Berkeley compared to other wards in Stroud
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Stroud Central | 85.86% | 14.14% |
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| 2 | Stroud Valley | 89.92% | 10.08% |
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| 3 | Painswick and Upton | 91.27% | 8.73% |
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| 4 | Stroud Slade | 92.23% | 7.77% |
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| 5 | Stroud Farmhill and Paganhill | 92.38% | 7.62% |
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| 6 | Dursley | 92.9% | 7.1% |
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| 7 | Coaley and Uley | 93.1% | 6.9% |
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| 8 | Stroud Uplands | 93.29% | 6.71% |
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| 9 | Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe | 93.65% | 6.35% |
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| 10 | Cam West | 95.02% | 4.98% |
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| 11 | The Stanleys | 95.53% | 4.47% |
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| 12 | Berkeley Vale | 95.73% | 4.27% |
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| 13 | Cam East | 96.16% | 3.84% |
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';Berkeley is ranked 12 out of 13 wards in Stroud for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Berkeley Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Berkeley 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 Berkeley to the national average for England.
| Level | Berkeley Vale | England |
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| No Qualifications | 15.68% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 10.01% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 15.05% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 18.52% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 31.88% | 33.92% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Berkeley and Stroud
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Berkeley either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 72.03 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 27.97 of Berkeley residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Berkeley Vale | 72.03% | 27.97% |
| Stroud | 72.7% | 27.3% |
| South West | 65.88% | 34.12% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Berkeley has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Berkeley compared to other wards in Stroud
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe | 85.71% | 14.29% |
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| 2 | Coaley and Uley | 78.34% | 21.66% |
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| 3 | Painswick and Upton | 77.54% | 22.46% |
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| 4 | Cam East | 76.93% | 23.07% |
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| 5 | The Stanleys | 75.77% | 24.23% |
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| 6 | Berkeley Vale | 72.03% | 27.97% |
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| 7 | Cam West | 70.88% | 29.12% |
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| 8 | Stroud Uplands | 68.87% | 31.13% |
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| 9 | Dursley | 66.38% | 33.62% |
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| 10 | Stroud Farmhill and Paganhill | 65.24% | 34.76% |
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| 11 | Stroud Valley | 64.65% | 35.35% |
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| 12 | Stroud Slade | 57.05% | 42.95% |
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| 13 | Stroud Central | 55.29% | 44.71% |
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Berkeley is ranked 6 out of 13 wards in Stroud for the percentage of home owners.Berkeley Health Statistics
Berkeley Vale 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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| Berkeley Vale | 48.67% | 33.75% | 13.32% | 3.36% | 0.89% |
| Stroud | 48.63% | 34.73% | 12.49% | 3.31% | 0.84% |
| 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 Stroud changed since 2011?
Stroud residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.46% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 47.69% | 35.21% | 12.8% | 3.35% | 0.94% |
| 2021 | 48.63% | 34.73% | 12.49% | 3.31% | 0.84% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What is the population of Berkeley and Stroud?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Stroud including Berkeley. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Amberley and Woodchester | 2149 |
| Berkeley Vale | 7320 |
| Bisley | 2348 |
| Cainscross | 8389 |
| Cam East | 4596 |
| Cam West | 4077 |
| Chalford | 6248 |
| Coaley and Uley | 2427 |
| Dursley | 7647 |
| Hardwicke | 7822 |
| Kingswood | 2152 |
| Minchinhampton | 4541 |
| Nailsworth | 6601 |
| Painswick and Upton | 7353 |
| Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe | 1979 |
| Rodborough | 4458 |
| Severn | 5411 |
| Stonehouse | 7350 |
| Stroud Central | 2181 |
| Stroud Farmhill and Paganhill | 2477 |
| Stroud Slade | 2501 |
| Stroud Trinity | 2162 |
| Stroud Uplands | 2106 |
| Stroud Valley | 2333 |
| The Stanleys | 4634 |
| Thrupp | 2359 |
| Wotton-under-Edge | 7282 |
| Stroud Total | 120903 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
