We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Blackthorpe in West Suffolk 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 Blackthorpe older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Blackthorpe and West Suffolk? Is Blackthorpe an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Blackthorpe 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 West Suffolk.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| West Suffolk | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| East of England | 3% | -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 | 55.29% |
| In Part-Time Work | 31.27% |
| Unemployed | 4.16% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Blackthorpe?
The largest employment sector in Blackthorpe is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Professional Occupations | 17.65% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 14.19% |
| Skilled Trades | 13.24% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 11.85% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.81% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 10.03% |
| Elementary Occupations | 7.96% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 7.7% |
Blackthorpe Health Statistics
Rougham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougham | 46.08% | 37.55% | 12.33% | 3.14% | 0.9% |
| West Suffolk | 47.7% | 35.45% | 12.49% | 3.42% | 0.94% |
| 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
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Blackthorpe and West Suffolk
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Blackthorpe either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 70.57 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 29.43 of Blackthorpe residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Rougham | 70.57% | 29.43% |
| West Suffolk | 60.18% | 39.82% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Blackthorpe has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Blackthorpe compared to other wards in West Suffolk
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haverhill South East | 78.8% | 21.2% |
| 2 | Horringer | 78.5% | 21.5% |
| 3 | Brandon East | 78.34% | 21.66% |
| 4 | Whepstead & Wickhambrook | 78.25% | 21.75% |
| 5 | Barningham | 77.88% | 22.12% |
| 6 | Westgate (West Suffolk) | 75.89% | 24.11% |
| 7 | The Fornhams & Great Barton | 75.7% | 24.3% |
| 8 | Chedburgh & Chevington | 74.53% | 25.47% |
| 9 | Clare, Hundon & Kedington | 74.32% | 25.68% |
| 10 | Haverhill North | 73.02% | 26.98% |
| 11 | Ixworth | 72.48% | 27.52% |
| 12 | Risby | 72.31% | 27.69% |
| 13 | Southgate (West Suffolk) | 72.06% | 27.94% |
| 14 | Stanton (West Suffolk) | 71.94% | 28.07% |
| 15 | Barrow | 71.27% | 28.73% |
| 16 | Manor (West Suffolk) | 71.21% | 28.79% |
| 17 | Rougham | 70.57% | 29.43% |
| 18 | Haverhill West | 69.71% | 30.29% |
| 19 | Bardwell | 69.43% | 30.57% |
| 20 | Withersfield | 68.78% | 31.22% |
| 21 | Kentford & Moulton | 68.59% | 31.41% |
| 22 | Moreton Hall | 65.59% | 34.41% |
| 23 | Minden | 62.4% | 37.6% |
| 24 | Exning | 61.99% | 38.01% |
| 25 | Brandon West | 60.56% | 39.44% |
| 26 | Mildenhall Kingsway & Market | 57.48% | 42.52% |
| 27 | Pakenham & Troston | 53.87% | 46.13% |
| 28 | Haverhill Central | 53.47% | 46.53% |
| 29 | Newmarket North | 52.12% | 47.88% |
| 30 | Newmarket West | 52.07% | 47.93% |
| 31 | Mildenhall Queensway | 51.34% | 48.66% |
| 32 | Haverhill East | 51.15% | 48.85% |
| 33 | Iceni | 51.09% | 48.91% |
| 34 | St Olaves | 50.96% | 49.04% |
| 35 | The Rows | 50.46% | 49.54% |
| 36 | Brandon Central | 49.53% | 50.47% |
| 37 | Lakenheath | 48.76% | 51.24% |
| 38 | Mildenhall Great Heath | 48.44% | 51.56% |
| 39 | Tollgate | 46.85% | 53.15% |
| 40 | Eastgate | 45.43% | 54.57% |
| 41 | Haverhill South | 44.95% | 55.05% |
| 42 | Abbeygate | 43.34% | 56.66% |
| 43 | Newmarket East | 39.78% | 60.22% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Blackthorpe Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Rougham.| 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)
Blackthorpe Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Blackthorpe 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 | Rougham | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 18.24% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 11.37% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.82% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.18% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 18.33% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 29.07% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Blackthorpe & West Suffolk 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 Blackthorpe in the West Suffolk local area district.
Blackthorpe has a lower rate of immigrants than West Suffolk, the East of England region and England as a whole.| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Rougham | 94.7% | 5.3% |
| West Suffolk | 82.98% | 17.02% |
| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Blackthorpe compared to other wards in West Suffolk
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakenheath | 55.79% | 44.21% |
| 2 | The Rows | 67.27% | 32.73% |
| 3 | Mildenhall Queensway | 71.87% | 28.13% |
| 4 | Iceni | 72.88% | 27.12% |
| 5 | Newmarket North | 73.77% | 26.23% |
| 6 | Newmarket East | 73.96% | 26.04% |
| 7 | Newmarket West | 75.58% | 24.42% |
| 8 | Abbeygate | 76.48% | 23.52% |
| 9 | Eastgate | 78.11% | 21.89% |
| 10 | Mildenhall Kingsway & Market | 79.88% | 20.12% |
| 11 | Brandon Central | 82.11% | 17.89% |
| 12 | Mildenhall Great Heath | 82.65% | 17.35% |
| 13 | Brandon West | 83.02% | 16.98% |
| 14 | Southgate | 83.39% | 16.61% |
| 15 | Haverhill Central | 83.52% | 16.48% |
| 16 | Manor | 83.72% | 16.28% |
| 17 | Haverhill South | 83.83% | 16.17% |
| 18 | Brandon East | 83.97% | 16.03% |
| 19 | Tollgate | 84.26% | 15.74% |
| 20 | Haverhill East | 84.36% | 15.64% |
| 21 | Moreton Hall | 84.61% | 15.39% |
| 22 | St Olaves | 86.77% | 13.23% |
| 23 | Haverhill West | 87.31% | 12.69% |
| 24 | Exning | 87.49% | 12.51% |
| 25 | Westgate | 87.93% | 12.07% |
| 26 | Kentford & Moulton | 87.99% | 12.01% |
| 27 | Minden | 88.4% | 11.6% |
| 28 | Haverhill North | 88.93% | 11.07% |
| 29 | Withersfield | 89.2% | 10.8% |
| 30 | Risby | 89.79% | 10.21% |
| 31 | Haverhill South East | 91.35% | 8.65% |
| 32 | Pakenham & Troston | 92.09% | 7.91% |
| 33 | The Fornhams & Great Barton | 92.41% | 7.59% |
| 34 | Barrow | 92.75% | 7.25% |
| 35 | Clare, Hundon & Kedington | 92.78% | 7.22% |
| 36 | Chedburgh & Chevington | 93% | 7% |
| 37 | Horringer | 93.39% | 6.61% |
| 38 | Whepstead & Wickhambrook | 94.12% | 5.88% |
| 39 | Bardwell | 94.18% | 5.82% |
| 40 | Ixworth | 94.21% | 5.79% |
| 41 | Rougham | 94.7% | 5.3% |
| 42 | Barningham | 95.07% | 4.93% |
| 43 | Stanton | 95.13% | 4.87% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Blackthorpe and West Suffolk?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in West Suffolk including Blackthorpe. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| West Suffolk Total | 0 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
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