Is Blakebrook in Wyre Forest 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 Blakebrook older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Blakebrook and Wyre Forest? What is the claimant count in Blakebrook and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Blakebrook Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Blakebrook 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 Blakebrook to the national average for England.
| Level | Wribbenhall & Arley | England |
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| No Qualifications | 20.81% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 10.03% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.87% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.21% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 15.33% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 29.82% | 33.92% |
Blakebrook Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Wribbenhall & Arley.| 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 | |
Blakebrook 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 |
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| Wyre Forest | 3.3% | -0.4% |
| West Midlands | 5% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|
| In Employment | 49.22% |
| In Part-Time Work | 31.51% |
| Unemployed | 3.84% |
What are the occupations of the residents of Blakebrook?
The largest employment sector in Blakebrook is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 18.37% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 16.16% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 12.53% |
| Skilled Trades | 11.55% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.92% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 9.74% |
| Elementary Occupations | 9.07% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 6.15% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Blakebrook and Wyre Forest
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Blakebrook either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 71.48 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 28.52 of Blakebrook residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Wribbenhall & Arley | 71.48% | 28.52% |
| Wyre Forest | 68.75% | 31.25% |
| West Midlands | 62.8% | 37.2% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Blakebrook has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Blakebrook compared to other wards in Wyre Forest
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Lickhill | 87.94% | 12.06% |
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| 2 | Bewdley & Rock | 81.39% | 18.61% |
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| 3 | Wyre Forest Rural | 74.35% | 25.65% |
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| 4 | Franche & Habberley North | 74.01% | 25.99% |
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| 5 | Mitton | 73.33% | 26.67% |
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| 6 | Wribbenhall & Arley | 71.48% | 28.52% |
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| 7 | Areley Kings & Riverside | 70.03% | 29.97% |
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| 8 | Aggborough & Spennells | 67.42% | 32.58% |
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| 9 | Offmore & Comberton | 65.57% | 34.43% |
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| 10 | Broadwaters | 62.22% | 37.78% |
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| 11 | Foley Park & Hoobrook | 57.97% | 42.03% |
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| 12 | Blakebrook & Habberley South | 56.94% | 43.06% |
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Blakebrook is ranked 6 out of 12 wards in Wyre Forest for the percentage of home owners.Blakebrook & 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 Blakebrook in the Wyre Forest local area district.
Blakebrook 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 |
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| Wribbenhall & Arley | 97.44% | 2.56% |
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| Wyre Forest | 95.03% | 4.97% |
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| West Midlands | 84.84% | 15.17% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Blakebrook compared to other wards in Wyre Forest
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Broadwaters | 91.06% | 8.94% |
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| 2 | Blakebrook & Habberley South | 92.43% | 7.57% |
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| 3 | Aggborough & Spennells | 93.16% | 6.84% |
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| 4 | Offmore & Comberton | 93.31% | 6.69% |
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| 5 | Foley Park & Hoobrook | 94.51% | 5.49% |
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| 6 | Areley Kings & Riverside | 96.42% | 3.58% |
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| 7 | Mitton | 96.59% | 3.41% |
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| 8 | Wyre Forest Rural | 96.74% | 3.26% |
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| 9 | Franche & Habberley North | 96.82% | 3.18% |
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| 10 | Bewdley & Rock | 97.26% | 2.74% |
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| 11 | Wribbenhall & Arley | 97.44% | 2.56% |
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| 12 | Lickhill | 97.81% | 2.19% |
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';Blakebrook is ranked 11 out of 12 wards in Wyre Forest for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Blakebrook Health Statistics
Wribbenhall & Arley 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 |
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| Wribbenhall & Arley | 42.59% | 36.11% | 14.79% | 4.9% | 1.6% |
| 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
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 |
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| 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
What is the population of Blakebrook and Wyre Forest?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Wyre Forest including Blakebrook. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| 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 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
