Is Bexley in Bexley 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 Bexley older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Bexley and Bexley? What is the claimant count in Bexley and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.What are the occupations of the residents of Bexley?
The largest employment sector in Bexley is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 19.91% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 14.22% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 13.84% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 12.35% |
| Skilled Trades | 11.57% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 8.15% |
| Elementary Occupations | 7.96% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 5.59% |
Bexley Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Bexley 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 Bexley to the national average for England.
| Level | Falconwood & Welling | England |
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| No Qualifications | 17.32% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 11.05% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.46% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.32% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.37% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 31.28% | 33.92% |
Bexley Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Falconwood & Welling.| 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 | |
Bexley 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 Bexley.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Bexley | 3% | -0.3% |
| London | 4.8% | -0.4% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|
| In Employment | 62.13% |
| In Part-Time Work | 25.37% |
| Unemployed | 4.44% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Bexley and Bexley
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Bexley either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 79.26 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 20.74 of Bexley residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Falconwood & Welling | 79.26% | 20.74% |
| Bexley | 68.64% | 31.36% |
| London | 45.23% | 54.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Bexley has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Bexley compared to other wards in Bexley
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Blendon & Penhill | 86.4% | 13.6% |
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| 2 | West Heath (Bexley) | 83.94% | 16.06% |
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| 3 | Blackfen & Lamorbey | 81.64% | 18.36% |
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| 4 | Bexleyheath | 79.57% | 20.43% |
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| 5 | Falconwood & Welling | 79.26% | 20.74% |
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| 6 | Crook Log | 76.53% | 23.47% |
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| 7 | St Mary's & St James (Bexley) | 75.91% | 24.09% |
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| 8 | East Wickham | 74.74% | 25.26% |
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| 9 | Barnehurst | 73.98% | 26.02% |
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| 10 | Longlands | 73.12% | 26.88% |
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| 11 | Northumberland Heath | 68.88% | 31.12% |
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| 12 | Sidcup | 63.06% | 36.94% |
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| 13 | Crayford | 61.85% | 38.15% |
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| 14 | Belvedere | 56.64% | 43.37% |
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| 15 | Slade Green & Northend | 48.18% | 51.82% |
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| 16 | Erith | 45.82% | 54.18% |
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| 17 | Thamesmead East | 33.68% | 66.32% |
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Bexley is ranked 5 out of 17 wards in Bexley for the percentage of home owners.Bexley Health Statistics
Falconwood & Welling 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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| Falconwood & Welling | 51.68% | 34.84% | 10.12% | 2.75% | 0.62% |
| Bexley | 50.79% | 33.42% | 11.47% | 3.3% | 1.03% |
| London | 53.55% | 31.85% | 10.33% | 3.23% | 1.05% |
| 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 Bexley changed since 2011?
Bexley residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.55% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 47.98% | 34.68% | 12.51% | 3.74% | 1.09% |
| 2021 | 50.79% | 33.42% | 11.47% | 3.3% | 1.03% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Bexley & Bexley 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 Bexley in the Bexley local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Falconwood & Welling | 77.44% | 22.56% |
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| Bexley | 79% | 21% |
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| London | 59.37% | 40.63% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Bexley compared to other wards in Bexley
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Thamesmead East | 57.57% | 42.43% |
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| 2 | Belvedere | 67.41% | 32.59% |
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| 3 | Erith | 69.9% | 30.1% |
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| 4 | Slade Green & Northend | 70.49% | 29.51% |
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| 5 | East Wickham | 76.48% | 23.52% |
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| 6 | Falconwood & Welling | 77.44% | 22.56% |
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| 7 | Crook Log | 80.79% | 19.21% |
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| 8 | Northumberland Heath | 81.98% | 18.02% |
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| 9 | Bexleyheath | 82.01% | 17.99% |
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| 10 | Crayford | 82.12% | 17.88% |
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| 11 | West Heath | 82.46% | 17.54% |
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| 12 | Barnehurst | 84.54% | 15.46% |
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| 13 | Sidcup | 84.92% | 15.08% |
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| 14 | Longlands | 87.27% | 12.73% |
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| 15 | Blackfen & Lamorbey | 87.41% | 12.59% |
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| 16 | St Mary's & St James | 87.59% | 12.41% |
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| 17 | Blendon & Penhill | 88.89% | 11.11% |
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';Bexley is ranked 6 out of 17 wards in Bexley for the number of residents born outside of the UK.What is the population of Bexley and Bexley?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Bexley including Bexley. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Barnehurst | 12408 |
| Belvedere | 18216 |
| Bexleyheath | 15383 |
| Blackfen & Lamorbey | 16376 |
| Blendon & Penhill | 16028 |
| Crayford | 16695 |
| Crook Log | 15764 |
| East Wickham | 15972 |
| Erith | 12285 |
| Falconwood & Welling | 16942 |
| Longlands | 10059 |
| Northumberland Heath | 10851 |
| Sidcup | 15104 |
| Slade Green & Northend | 13092 |
| St Mary's & St James | 10581 |
| Thamesmead East | 17585 |
| West Heath | 15960 |
| Bexley Total | 249301 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
