Is Blackpole in Worcester 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 Blackpole older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Blackpole and Worcester? What is the claimant count in Blackpole and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Blackpole Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Blackpole 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 Blackpole to the national average for England.
| Level | St Stephen | England |
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| No Qualifications | 17.55% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 9.34% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.3% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.58% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.61% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 34.79% | 33.92% |
Blackpole & Worcester 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 Blackpole in the Worcester local area district.
Blackpole has a lower rate of immigrants than Worcester, the West Midlands region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| St Stephen (Worcester) | 91.14% | 8.86% |
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| Worcester | 87.21% | 12.79% |
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| West Midlands | 84.84% | 15.17% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Blackpole compared to other wards in Worcester
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Cathedral | 77.33% | 22.67% |
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| 2 | Arboretum | 81.81% | 18.19% |
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| 3 | Nunnery | 82.99% | 17.01% |
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| 4 | Gorse Hill | 82.99% | 17.01% |
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| 5 | Warndon Parish South | 86.56% | 13.44% |
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| 6 | Rainbow Hill | 86.96% | 13.04% |
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| 7 | St John | 88.51% | 11.49% |
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| 8 | Warndon | 89.35% | 10.65% |
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| 9 | Warndon Parish North | 89.71% | 10.29% |
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| 10 | Battenhall | 89.77% | 10.23% |
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| 11 | St Clement | 90.65% | 9.35% |
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| 12 | St Stephen | 91.14% | 8.86% |
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| 13 | St Peter's Parish | 91.78% | 8.22% |
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| 14 | Bedwardine | 92% | 8% |
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| 15 | Claines | 93.71% | 6.29% |
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';Blackpole is ranked 12 out of 15 wards in Worcester for the number of residents born outside of the UK.What are the occupations of the residents of Blackpole?
The largest employment sector in Blackpole is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 22.71% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 13.81% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 11.99% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.98% |
| Skilled Trades | 9.63% |
| Elementary Occupations | 9.42% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 9.17% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 5.76% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Blackpole and Worcester
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Blackpole either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 70.97 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 29.03 of Blackpole residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| St Stephen (Worcester) | 70.97% | 29.03% |
| Worcester | 61.4% | 38.6% |
| West Midlands | 62.8% | 37.2% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Blackpole has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Blackpole compared to other wards in Worcester
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Claines | 81.92% | 18.08% |
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| 2 | St Peter's Parish | 78.02% | 21.98% |
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| 3 | Bedwardine | 75.28% | 24.72% |
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| 4 | Battenhall | 75.01% | 24.99% |
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| 5 | Warndon Parish North | 73.29% | 26.71% |
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| 6 | St Clement (Worcester) | 73.07% | 26.93% |
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| 7 | St Stephen (Worcester) | 70.97% | 29.03% |
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| 8 | Warndon Parish South | 69.41% | 30.59% |
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| 9 | Nunnery | 65.69% | 34.31% |
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| 10 | Arboretum (Worcester) | 55.1% | 44.9% |
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| 11 | Rainbow Hill | 50.53% | 49.47% |
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| 12 | St John (Worcester) | 49.59% | 50.41% |
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| 13 | Gorse Hill (Worcester) | 46.2% | 53.8% |
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| 14 | Cathedral | 41.64% | 58.36% |
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| 15 | Warndon | 35.76% | 64.24% |
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Blackpole is ranked 7 out of 15 wards in Worcester for the percentage of home owners.Blackpole Health Statistics
St Stephen 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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| St Stephen (Worcester) | 48.03% | 34.46% | 12.82% | 3.78% | 0.91% |
| Worcester | 47.39% | 35.1% | 12.72% | 3.74% | 1.06% |
| West Midlands | 46.4% | 34.38% | 13.54% | 4.37% | 1.31% |
| 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 Worcester changed since 2011?
Worcester residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.12% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 47.44% | 34.93% | 12.78% | 3.83% | 1.03% |
| 2021 | 47.39% | 35.1% | 12.72% | 3.74% | 1.06% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Blackpole Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in St Stephen.| 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 | |
Blackpole 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 Worcester.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Worcester | 3.7% | -0.2% |
| West Midlands | 5% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 60.08% |
| In Part-Time Work | 26.72% |
| Unemployed | 3.26% |
What is the population of Blackpole and Worcester?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Worcester including Blackpole. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Arboretum | 6130 |
| Battenhall | 5158 |
| Bedwardine | 8107 |
| Cathedral | 11760 |
| Claines | 8017 |
| Gorse Hill | 5764 |
| Nunnery | 8193 |
| Rainbow Hill | 5418 |
| St Clement | 5537 |
| St John | 8736 |
| St Peter's Parish | 5310 |
| St Stephen | 5369 |
| Warndon | 5661 |
| Warndon Parish North | 5166 |
| Warndon Parish South | 5939 |
| Worcester Total | 100265 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
