Is Black Corner in Crawley 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 Black Corner older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Black Corner and Crawley? What is the claimant count in Black Corner and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.What are the occupations of the residents of Black Corner?
The largest employment sector in Black Corner is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Skilled Trades.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 18.44% |
| Elementary Occupations | 14.38% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 11.69% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 11.57% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 9.96% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 8.81% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.14% |
| Skilled Trades | 8.04% |
Black Corner 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 Crawley.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Crawley | 3.8% | -0.6% |
| South East | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 64.22% |
| In Part-Time Work | 24.48% |
| Unemployed | 6.66% |
Black Corner & Crawley 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 Black Corner in the Crawley local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Three Bridges | 62.1% | 37.9% |
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| Crawley | 73.2% | 26.8% |
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| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Black Corner compared to other wards in Crawley
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Langley Green & Tushmore | 60.63% | 39.37% |
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| 2 | Three Bridges | 62.1% | 37.9% |
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| 3 | Northgate & West Green | 65.14% | 34.86% |
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| 4 | Bewbush & North Broadfield | 70.14% | 29.86% |
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| 5 | Southgate | 70.2% | 29.8% |
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| 6 | Broadfield | 73.46% | 26.54% |
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| 7 | Gossops Green & North East Broadfield | 77.77% | 22.23% |
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| 8 | Pound Hill North & Forge Wood | 78.46% | 21.54% |
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| 9 | Furnace Green | 79.58% | 20.42% |
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| 10 | Pound Hill South & Worth | 79.85% | 20.15% |
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| 11 | Ifield | 80.26% | 19.74% |
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| 12 | Tilgate | 80.53% | 19.47% |
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| 13 | Maidenbower | 81.76% | 18.24% |
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';Black Corner is ranked 2 out of 13 wards in Crawley for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Black Corner Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Three Bridges.| 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 | |
How many residents own or rent their home in Black Corner and Crawley
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Black Corner either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 45.21 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 54.79 of Black Corner residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Three Bridges | 45.21% | 54.79% |
| Crawley | 55.74% | 44.26% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Black Corner has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.
Black Corner compared to other wards in Crawley
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Pound Hill North & Forge Wood | 74.52% | 25.48% |
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| 2 | Pound Hill South & Worth | 68.68% | 31.32% |
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| 3 | Maidenbower | 68.23% | 31.77% |
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| 4 | Furnace Green | 67.06% | 32.94% |
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| 5 | Gossops Green & North East Broadfield | 65.3% | 34.7% |
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| 6 | Ifield | 59.46% | 40.54% |
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| 7 | Tilgate | 58.56% | 41.44% |
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| 8 | Southgate (Crawley) | 51.06% | 48.94% |
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| 9 | Langley Green & Tushmore | 49.21% | 50.79% |
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| 10 | Bewbush & North Broadfield | 47.8% | 52.2% |
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| 11 | Three Bridges | 45.21% | 54.79% |
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| 12 | Northgate & West Green | 42.64% | 57.36% |
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| 13 | Broadfield (Crawley) | 41.79% | 58.21% |
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Black Corner is ranked 11 out of 13 wards in Crawley for the percentage of home owners.Black Corner Health Statistics
Three Bridges 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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| Three Bridges | 51.18% | 34.16% | 10.83% | 3.12% | 0.72% |
| Crawley | 49.08% | 34.98% | 11.61% | 3.35% | 0.98% |
| South East | 49.98% | 34.01% | 11.77% | 3.31% | 0.93% |
| 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 Crawley changed since 2011?
Crawley residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.54% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 47.61% | 35.91% | 12.06% | 3.45% | 0.97% |
| 2021 | 49.08% | 34.98% | 11.61% | 3.35% | 0.98% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Black Corner Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Black Corner 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 Black Corner to the national average for England.
| Level | Three Bridges | England |
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| No Qualifications | 16.51% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 11.7% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.73% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.98% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 15.67% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 33.42% | 33.92% |
What is the population of Black Corner and Crawley?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Crawley including Black Corner. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Bewbush & North Broadfield | 11008 |
| Broadfield | 10687 |
| Furnace Green | 5744 |
| Gossops Green & North East Broadfield | 6512 |
| Ifield | 9943 |
| Langley Green & Tushmore | 8861 |
| Maidenbower | 9108 |
| Northgate & West Green | 11123 |
| Pound Hill North & Forge Wood | 8117 |
| Pound Hill South & Worth | 8196 |
| Southgate | 8703 |
| Three Bridges | 8370 |
| Tilgate | 6102 |
| Crawley Total | 112474 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
