We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Blackstone in Wyre Forest 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 Blackstone older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Blackstone and Wyre Forest? Is Blackstone an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Blackstone Health Statistics
Bewdley & Rock has a significantly lower proportion of residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bewdley & Rock | 43.35% | 36.39% | 14.76% | 4.34% | 1.17% |
| Wyre Forest | 43.31% | 35.76% | 14.79% | 4.74% | 1.4% |
| 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
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How has the health of residents in Wyre Forest changed since 2011?
Wyre Forest residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.27% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 43.61% | 35.19% | 15.19% | 4.64% | 1.36% |
| 2021 | 43.31% | 35.76% | 14.79% | 4.74% | 1.4% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Blackstone?
The largest employment sector in Blackstone is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 19.03% |
| Professional Occupations | 18.17% |
| Skilled Trades | 13.05% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 12.46% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.84% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 7.85% |
| Elementary Occupations | 7.13% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 6.27% |
Blackstone 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 Wyre Forest.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Wyre Forest | 3.3% | -0.4% |
| West Midlands | 5% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|---|
| In Employment | 48.3% |
| In Part-Time Work | 31.57% |
| Unemployed | 4.1% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Blackstone Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Blackstone 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
| Level | Bewdley & Rock | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 20.14% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 9.24% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.04% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 15.19% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 31.94% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Blackstone Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Bewdley & Rock.| Age Band | Proportion |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Blackstone and Wyre Forest
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Blackstone either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 81.39 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 18.61 of Blackstone residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Bewdley & Rock | 81.39% | 18.61% |
| Wyre Forest | 68.75% | 31.25% |
| West Midlands | 62.8% | 37.2% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Blackstone has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Blackstone compared to other wards in Wyre Forest
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lickhill | 87.94% | 12.06% |
| 2 | Bewdley & Rock | 81.39% | 18.61% |
| 3 | Wyre Forest Rural | 74.35% | 25.65% |
| 4 | Franche & Habberley North | 74.01% | 25.99% |
| 5 | Mitton | 73.33% | 26.67% |
| 6 | Wribbenhall & Arley | 71.48% | 28.52% |
| 7 | Areley Kings & Riverside | 70.03% | 29.97% |
| 8 | Aggborough & Spennells | 67.42% | 32.58% |
| 9 | Offmore & Comberton | 65.57% | 34.43% |
| 10 | Broadwaters | 62.22% | 37.78% |
| 11 | Foley Park & Hoobrook | 57.97% | 42.03% |
| 12 | Blakebrook & Habberley South | 56.94% | 43.06% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Blackstone & Wyre Forest 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 Blackstone in the Wyre Forest local area district.
Blackstone has a lower rate of immigrants than Wyre Forest, the West Midlands region and England as a whole.| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Bewdley & Rock | 97.26% | 2.74% |
| Wyre Forest | 95.03% | 4.97% |
| West Midlands | 84.84% | 15.17% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Blackstone compared to other wards in Wyre Forest
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broadwaters | 91.06% | 8.94% |
| 2 | Blakebrook & Habberley South | 92.43% | 7.57% |
| 3 | Aggborough & Spennells | 93.16% | 6.84% |
| 4 | Offmore & Comberton | 93.31% | 6.69% |
| 5 | Foley Park & Hoobrook | 94.51% | 5.49% |
| 6 | Areley Kings & Riverside | 96.42% | 3.58% |
| 7 | Mitton | 96.59% | 3.41% |
| 8 | Wyre Forest Rural | 96.74% | 3.26% |
| 9 | Franche & Habberley North | 96.82% | 3.18% |
| 10 | Bewdley & Rock | 97.26% | 2.74% |
| 11 | Wribbenhall & Arley | 97.44% | 2.56% |
| 12 | Lickhill | 97.81% | 2.19% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Blackstone and Wyre Forest?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Wyre Forest including Blackstone. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Aggborough & Spennells | 8774 |
| Areley Kings & Riverside | 8236 |
| Bewdley & Rock | 8457 |
| Blakebrook & Habberley South | 9350 |
| Broadwaters | 9381 |
| Foley Park & Hoobrook | 10689 |
| Franche & Habberley North | 9620 |
| Lickhill | 2409 |
| Mitton | 10110 |
| Offmore & Comberton | 9545 |
| Wribbenhall & Arley | 5381 |
| Wyre Forest Rural | 9187 |
| Wyre Forest Total | 101139 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
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