Is Bletchingdon in Cherwell 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 Bletchingdon older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Bletchingdon and Cherwell? What is the claimant count in Bletchingdon and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Bletchingdon 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 Cherwell.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Cherwell | 2.2% | 0% |
| South East | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 58.56% |
| In Part-Time Work | 26.89% |
| Unemployed | 3.16% |
What are the occupations of the residents of Bletchingdon?
The largest employment sector in Bletchingdon is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 23.08% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 18.14% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 14.58% |
| Skilled Trades | 11.7% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.26% |
| Elementary Occupations | 7.22% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 7.07% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 4.3% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Bletchingdon and Cherwell
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Bletchingdon either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 76.46 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 23.54 of Bletchingdon residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Launton and Otmoor | 76.46% | 23.54% |
| Cherwell | 65.01% | 34.99% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Bletchingdon has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Bletchingdon compared to other wards in Cherwell
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton | 78.68% | 21.32% |
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| 2 | Launton and Otmoor | 76.46% | 23.54% |
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| 3 | Deddington | 76.29% | 23.71% |
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| 4 | Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote | 76.11% | 23.89% |
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| 5 | Banbury Calthorpe and Easington | 75.09% | 24.91% |
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| 6 | Bicester West | 72.52% | 27.48% |
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| 7 | Kidlington West | 70.7% | 29.3% |
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| 8 | Kidlington East | 68.4% | 31.6% |
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| 9 | Fringford and Heyfords | 67.99% | 32.01% |
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| 10 | Bicester North and Caversfield | 65.13% | 34.87% |
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| 11 | Bicester East | 64.24% | 35.76% |
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| 12 | Banbury Hardwick | 61.04% | 38.96% |
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| 13 | Bicester South and Ambrosden | 58.27% | 41.73% |
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| 14 | Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown | 48.09% | 51.91% |
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| 15 | Banbury Ruscote | 47.84% | 52.16% |
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| 16 | Banbury Cross and Neithrop | 45.19% | 54.81% |
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Bletchingdon is ranked 2 out of 16 wards in Cherwell for the percentage of home owners.Bletchingdon Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Launton and Otmoor.| 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 | |
Bletchingdon Health Statistics
Launton and Otmoor has more residents (very_good_pc-$country_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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| Launton and Otmoor | 51.17% | 32.87% | 11.7% | 3.26% | 1% |
| Cherwell | 50.78% | 34.34% | 11.16% | 2.92% | 0.8% |
| South East | 49.98% | 34.01% | 11.77% | 3.31% | 0.93% |
| 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 Cherwell changed since 2011?
Cherwell residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.14% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 50.33% | 34.65% | 11.17% | 3% | 0.84% |
| 2021 | 50.78% | 34.34% | 11.16% | 2.92% | 0.8% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Bletchingdon & Cherwell 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 Bletchingdon in the Cherwell local area district.
Bletchingdon has a lower rate of immigrants than Cherwell, the South East region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Launton and Otmoor | 90.08% | 9.92% |
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| Cherwell | 82.4% | 17.6% |
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| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Bletchingdon compared to other wards in Cherwell
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown | 68.73% | 31.27% |
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| 2 | Banbury Cross and Neithrop | 71.56% | 28.44% |
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| 3 | Bicester South and Ambrosden | 77.44% | 22.56% |
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| 4 | Kidlington East | 78.57% | 21.43% |
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| 5 | Bicester East | 79.42% | 20.58% |
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| 6 | Bicester North and Caversfield | 79.52% | 20.48% |
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| 7 | Banbury Ruscote | 79.81% | 20.19% |
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| 8 | Kidlington West | 82.04% | 17.96% |
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| 9 | Banbury Hardwick | 82.36% | 17.64% |
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| 10 | Bicester West | 83.6% | 16.4% |
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| 11 | Banbury Calthorpe and Easington | 86.13% | 13.87% |
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| 12 | Fringford and Heyfords | 88.74% | 11.26% |
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| 13 | Launton and Otmoor | 90.08% | 9.92% |
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| 14 | Deddington | 91.74% | 8.26% |
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| 15 | Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote | 91.83% | 8.17% |
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| 16 | Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton | 92.03% | 7.97% |
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';Bletchingdon is ranked 13 out of 16 wards in Cherwell for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Bletchingdon Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Bletchingdon 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 Bletchingdon to the national average for England.
| Level | Launton and Otmoor | England |
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| No Qualifications | 14.79% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 9.26% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.8% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.49% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 15.27% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 39.1% | 33.92% |
What is the population of Bletchingdon and Cherwell?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Cherwell including Bletchingdon. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote | 11073 |
| Banbury Calthorpe and Easington | 8885 |
| Banbury Cross and Neithrop | 10694 |
| Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown | 9929 |
| Banbury Hardwick | 8205 |
| Banbury Ruscote | 10388 |
| Bicester East | 8436 |
| Bicester North and Caversfield | 8904 |
| Bicester South and Ambrosden | 10029 |
| Bicester West | 8713 |
| Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton | 8606 |
| Deddington | 9034 |
| Fringford and Heyfords | 11369 |
| Kidlington East | 9739 |
| Kidlington West | 9108 |
| Launton and Otmoor | 8734 |
| Cherwell Total | 151846 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
