Is Blofield in Broadland 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 Blofield older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Blofield and Broadland? What is the claimant count in Blofield and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.What are the occupations of the residents of Blofield?
The largest employment sector in Blofield is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 21.36% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 16.23% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 13.76% |
| Skilled Trades | 12.38% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.79% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 8.13% |
| Elementary Occupations | 6.29% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 4.99% |
Blofield & Broadland 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 Blofield in the Broadland local area district.
Blofield has a lower rate of immigrants than Broadland, the East of England region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Blofield with South Walsham | 95.12% | 4.88% |
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| Broadland | 94.36% | 5.64% |
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| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Blofield compared to other wards in Broadland
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Hellesdon South East | 90.04% | 9.96% |
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| 2 | Thorpe St Andrew South East | 90.43% | 9.57% |
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| 3 | Taverham North | 92.26% | 7.74% |
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| 4 | Sprowston East | 92.76% | 7.24% |
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| 5 | Drayton North | 92.9% | 7.1% |
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| 6 | Hellesdon North West | 93.56% | 6.44% |
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| 7 | Plumstead | 93.67% | 6.33% |
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| 8 | Sprowston Central | 93.71% | 6.29% |
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| 9 | Old Catton and Sprowston West | 93.71% | 6.29% |
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| 10 | Thorpe St Andrew North West | 94.35% | 5.65% |
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| 11 | Brundall | 94.45% | 5.55% |
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| 12 | Taverham South | 95.1% | 4.9% |
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| 13 | Blofield with South Walsham | 95.12% | 4.88% |
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| 14 | Wroxham | 95.29% | 4.71% |
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| 15 | Horsford and Felthorpe | 95.46% | 4.54% |
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| 16 | Drayton South | 95.47% | 4.53% |
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| 17 | Great Witchingham | 95.48% | 4.52% |
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| 18 | Aylsham | 95.92% | 4.08% |
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| 19 | Eynesford | 96% | 4% |
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| 20 | Coltishall | 96.16% | 3.84% |
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| 21 | Reepham | 96.16% | 3.84% |
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| 22 | Marshes | 96.48% | 3.52% |
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| 23 | Buxton | 96.54% | 3.46% |
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| 24 | Burlingham | 96.55% | 3.45% |
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| 25 | Hevingham | 96.59% | 3.41% |
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| 26 | Spixworth with St Faiths | 96.6% | 3.4% |
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| 27 | Acle | 96.67% | 3.33% |
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';Blofield is ranked 13 out of 27 wards in Broadland for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Blofield Health Statistics
Blofield with South Walsham 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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| Blofield with South Walsham | 45.59% | 35.75% | 13.59% | 3.93% | 1.13% |
| Broadland | 45.07% | 36.44% | 13.9% | 3.65% | 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
How has the health of residents in Broadland changed since 2011?
Broadland residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.22% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 44.3% | 36.99% | 14.02% | 3.61% | 1.08% |
| 2021 | 45.07% | 36.44% | 13.9% | 3.65% | 0.94% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Blofield Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Blofield with South Walsham.| 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 | |
Blofield 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 Broadland.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Broadland | 1.8% | -0.4% |
| East of England | 3% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 51.96% |
| In Part-Time Work | 32.35% |
| Unemployed | 3.31% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Blofield and Broadland
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Blofield either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 76.05 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 23.95 of Blofield residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Blofield with South Walsham | 76.05% | 23.95% |
| Broadland | 77.11% | 22.89% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Blofield has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Blofield compared to other wards in Broadland
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Taverham South | 87.66% | 12.34% |
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| 2 | Hellesdon South East | 84.63% | 15.37% |
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| 3 | Drayton South | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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| 4 | Spixworth with St Faiths | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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| 5 | Plumstead | 81.55% | 18.45% |
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| 6 | Hevingham | 80.79% | 19.21% |
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| 7 | Hellesdon North West | 80.3% | 19.7% |
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| 8 | Sprowston East | 80.24% | 19.76% |
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| 9 | Thorpe St Andrew North West | 79.71% | 20.29% |
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| 10 | Brundall | 79.68% | 20.32% |
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| 11 | Wroxham | 79.22% | 20.78% |
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| 12 | Old Catton and Sprowston West | 78.85% | 21.15% |
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| 13 | Buxton | 77.55% | 22.45% |
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| 14 | Burlingham | 76.24% | 23.76% |
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| 15 | Blofield with South Walsham | 76.05% | 23.95% |
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| 16 | Thorpe St Andrew South East | 74.64% | 25.36% |
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| 17 | Great Witchingham | 74.64% | 25.36% |
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| 18 | Sprowston Central | 74.55% | 25.45% |
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| 19 | Horsford and Felthorpe | 74.26% | 25.74% |
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| 20 | Marshes | 73.76% | 26.24% |
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| 21 | Taverham North | 72.71% | 27.29% |
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| 22 | Reepham | 71.62% | 28.38% |
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| 23 | Aylsham | 71.16% | 28.84% |
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| 24 | Acle | 70.84% | 29.16% |
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| 25 | Coltishall | 69.27% | 30.73% |
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| 26 | Drayton North | 66.77% | 33.23% |
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| 27 | Eynesford | 66.29% | 33.71% |
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Blofield is ranked 15 out of 27 wards in Broadland for the percentage of home owners.Blofield Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Blofield 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 Blofield to the national average for England.
| Level | Blofield with South Walsham | England |
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| No Qualifications | 15.92% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 10.78% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 15.64% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.29% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.18% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 31.53% | 33.92% |
What is the population of Blofield and Broadland?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Broadland including Blofield. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Acle | 2834 |
| Aylsham | 8906 |
| Blofield with South Walsham | 6225 |
| Brundall | 6315 |
| Burlingham | 2774 |
| Buxton | 2794 |
| Coltishall | 2843 |
| Drayton North | 2866 |
| Drayton South | 2468 |
| Eynesford | 3221 |
| Great Witchingham | 2820 |
| Hellesdon North West | 5889 |
| Hellesdon South East | 5574 |
| Hevingham | 3048 |
| Horsford and Felthorpe | 5567 |
| Marshes | 3257 |
| Old Catton and Sprowston West | 8531 |
| Plumstead | 3572 |
| Reepham | 2684 |
| Spixworth with St Faiths | 5422 |
| Sprowston Central | 5421 |
| Sprowston East | 8716 |
| Taverham North | 5607 |
| Taverham South | 4487 |
| Thorpe St Andrew North West | 7332 |
| Thorpe St Andrew South East | 7225 |
| Wroxham | 5533 |
| Broadland Total | 131931 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
