Is Blackborough End in King's Lynn and West Norfolk 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 Blackborough End older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Blackborough End and King's Lynn and West Norfolk? What is the claimant count in Blackborough End and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Blackborough End Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Blackborough End 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 Blackborough End to the national average for England.
| Level | West Winch | England |
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| No Qualifications | 21.07% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 12.39% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.43% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.78% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 18.6% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 23.9% | 33.92% |
Blackborough End 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 King's Lynn and West Norfolk.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| King's Lynn and West Norfolk | 2.8% | -0.1% |
| East of England | 3% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 51.16% |
| In Part-Time Work | 30.01% |
| Unemployed | 3.5% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Blackborough End and King's Lynn and West Norfolk
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Blackborough End either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 80.29 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 19.71 of Blackborough End residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| West Winch | 80.29% | 19.71% |
| King's Lynn and West Norfolk | 67% | 33% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Blackborough End has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Blackborough End compared to other wards in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | The Woottons | 86.46% | 13.54% |
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| 2 | Clenchwarton | 83.06% | 16.94% |
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| 3 | West Winch | 80.29% | 19.71% |
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| 4 | South Downham | 80.23% | 19.77% |
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| 5 | Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole | 79.5% | 20.5% |
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| 6 | Gayton & Grimston | 76.31% | 23.69% |
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| 7 | Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall | 76.24% | 23.76% |
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| 8 | Gaywood North Bank | 75.96% | 24.04% |
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| 9 | Terrington | 75.77% | 24.24% |
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| 10 | Springwood | 75.53% | 24.47% |
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| 11 | Heacham | 75.5% | 24.5% |
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| 12 | Wissey | 75.48% | 24.52% |
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| 13 | Emneth & Outwell | 75.47% | 24.53% |
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| 14 | Watlington (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) | 74.75% | 25.25% |
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| 15 | Upwell & Delph | 74.2% | 25.8% |
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| 16 | North Downham | 73.36% | 26.64% |
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| 17 | Snettisham | 73.27% | 26.73% |
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| 18 | Denver | 72.25% | 27.75% |
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| 19 | Methwold | 71.88% | 28.12% |
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| 20 | Dersingham | 71.73% | 28.27% |
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| 21 | Brancaster | 69.47% | 30.53% |
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| 22 | Bircham with Rudhams | 67.06% | 32.94% |
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| 23 | Hunstanton | 66.53% | 33.47% |
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| 24 | Airfield | 65.4% | 34.6% |
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| 25 | East Downham | 65.17% | 34.83% |
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| 26 | Feltwell | 64.65% | 35.35% |
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| 27 | Burnham Market & Docking | 62.9% | 37.1% |
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| 28 | Gaywood Chase | 59.96% | 40.04% |
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| 29 | Massingham with Castle Acre | 58.51% | 41.49% |
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| 30 | South & West Lynn | 53.64% | 46.36% |
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| 31 | Gaywood Clock | 50.95% | 49.05% |
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| 32 | Downham Old Town | 49.76% | 50.24% |
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| 33 | Fairstead | 40.09% | 59.91% |
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| 34 | North Lynn | 36.59% | 63.41% |
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| 35 | St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas | 31.04% | 68.96% |
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Blackborough End is ranked 3 out of 35 wards in King's Lynn and West Norfolk for the percentage of home owners.Blackborough End Health Statistics
West Winch has a lower proportion of residents (very_good_pc-$ward_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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| West Winch | 44.43% | 35.58% | 14.45% | 4.24% | 1.3% |
| King's Lynn and West Norfolk | 41.74% | 36.91% | 15.41% | 4.6% | 1.33% |
| 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 King's Lynn and West Norfolk changed since 2011?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.66% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 40.91% | 37.08% | 15.9% | 4.8% | 1.31% |
| 2021 | 41.74% | 36.91% | 15.41% | 4.6% | 1.33% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What are the occupations of the residents of Blackborough End?
The largest employment sector in Blackborough End is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 16.31% |
| Professional Occupations | 16.17% |
| Skilled Trades | 13.92% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 11.22% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.14% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 8.56% |
| Elementary Occupations | 7.7% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 7.66% |
Blackborough End Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in West Winch.| 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 | |
Blackborough End & King's Lynn and West Norfolk 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 Blackborough End in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk local area district.
Blackborough End has a lower rate of immigrants than King's Lynn and West Norfolk, the East of England region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| West Winch | 92.56% | 7.44% |
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| King's Lynn and West Norfolk | 89.67% | 10.33% |
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| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Blackborough End compared to other wards in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas | 71.38% | 28.62% |
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| 2 | North Lynn | 71.92% | 28.08% |
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| 3 | Fairstead | 72.41% | 27.59% |
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| 4 | Gaywood Clock | 78.52% | 21.48% |
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| 5 | Springwood | 79.86% | 20.14% |
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| 6 | South & West Lynn | 81.33% | 18.67% |
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| 7 | Feltwell | 82.43% | 17.57% |
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| 8 | Gaywood Chase | 82.92% | 17.08% |
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| 9 | Downham Old Town | 87.18% | 12.82% |
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| 10 | East Downham | 90.61% | 9.39% |
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| 11 | North Downham | 91.12% | 8.88% |
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| 12 | Methwold | 91.29% | 8.71% |
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| 13 | Gaywood North Bank | 91.46% | 8.54% |
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| 14 | The Woottons | 92.46% | 7.54% |
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| 15 | West Winch | 92.56% | 7.44% |
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| 16 | Wissey | 93.01% | 6.99% |
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| 17 | South Downham | 93.75% | 6.25% |
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| 18 | Airfield | 94.44% | 5.56% |
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| 19 | Hunstanton | 94.44% | 5.56% |
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| 20 | Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole | 94.44% | 5.56% |
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| 21 | Emneth & Outwell | 94.63% | 5.37% |
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| 22 | Burnham Market & Docking | 94.75% | 5.25% |
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| 23 | Massingham with Castle Acre | 95.02% | 4.98% |
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| 24 | Denver | 95.19% | 4.81% |
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| 25 | Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall | 95.32% | 4.68% |
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| 26 | Terrington | 95.37% | 4.63% |
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| 27 | Bircham with Rudhams | 95.43% | 4.57% |
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| 28 | Upwell & Delph | 95.46% | 4.54% |
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| 29 | Watlington | 95.5% | 4.5% |
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| 30 | Brancaster | 95.78% | 4.22% |
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| 31 | Gayton & Grimston | 96.08% | 3.92% |
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| 32 | Heacham | 96.27% | 3.73% |
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| 33 | Clenchwarton | 96.37% | 3.63% |
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| 34 | Dersingham | 96.5% | 3.5% |
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| 35 | Snettisham | 96.68% | 3.32% |
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';Blackborough End is ranked 15 out of 35 wards in King's Lynn and West Norfolk for the number of residents born outside of the UK.What is the population of Blackborough End and King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in King's Lynn and West Norfolk including Blackborough End. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Airfield | 6128 |
| Bircham with Rudhams | 2645 |
| Brancaster | 2256 |
| Burnham Market & Docking | 2520 |
| Clenchwarton | 2705 |
| Denver | 2381 |
| Dersingham | 5807 |
| Downham Old Town | 3344 |
| East Downham | 3165 |
| Emneth & Outwell | 4883 |
| Fairstead | 6930 |
| Feltwell | 5814 |
| Gayton & Grimston | 5700 |
| Gaywood Chase | 2903 |
| Gaywood Clock | 3300 |
| Gaywood North Bank | 7746 |
| Heacham | 5197 |
| Hunstanton | 4189 |
| Massingham with Castle Acre | 3094 |
| Methwold | 2814 |
| North Downham | 2425 |
| North Lynn | 6701 |
| Snettisham | 2608 |
| South & West Lynn | 5399 |
| South Downham | 2135 |
| Springwood | 3426 |
| St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas | 5285 |
| Terrington | 5857 |
| The Woottons | 6816 |
| Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall | 4919 |
| Upwell & Delph | 6155 |
| Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole | 5762 |
| Watlington | 2717 |
| West Winch | 4875 |
| Wissey | 2644 |
| King's Lynn and West Norfolk Total | 151245 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
