Is Broad Clough in Rossendale 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 Broad Clough older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Broad Clough and Rossendale? What is the claimant count in Broad Clough and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Broad Clough Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Stacksteads.| 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 | |
Broad Clough Health Statistics
Stacksteads 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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| Stacksteads | 41.22% | 33.49% | 16.12% | 7.05% | 2.12% |
| Rossendale | 47% | 33.24% | 13.65% | 4.84% | 1.28% |
| North West | 47.73% | 32.71% | 13.36% | 4.77% | 1.43% |
| 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 Rossendale changed since 2011?
Rossendale residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.89% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 46.24% | 33.11% | 14.13% | 5.11% | 1.41% |
| 2021 | 47% | 33.24% | 13.65% | 4.84% | 1.28% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Broad Clough 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 Rossendale.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Rossendale | 4% | -0.4% |
| North West | 4.3% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|
| In Employment | 51.84% |
| In Part-Time Work | 26.46% |
| Unemployed | 5.69% |
What are the occupations of the residents of Broad Clough?
The largest employment sector in Broad Clough is Caring, leisure & Other Services. The smallest employment sector is Administrative & Secretarial.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 14.72% |
| Skilled Trades | 14.03% |
| Elementary Occupations | 12.58% |
| Professional Occupations | 12.29% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 11.19% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 9.51% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 9.16% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 7.07% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Broad Clough and Rossendale
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Broad Clough either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 56.63 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 43.37 of Broad Clough residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Stacksteads | 56.63% | 43.37% |
| Rossendale | 67.9% | 32.1% |
| North West | 62.33% | 37.67% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Broad Clough has a lower level of home ownership than than the national average.
Broad Clough compared to other wards in Rossendale
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Helmshore | 79.52% | 20.48% |
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| 2 | Eden | 79.36% | 20.64% |
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| 3 | Cribden | 77.01% | 22.99% |
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| 4 | Goodshaw | 76.09% | 23.91% |
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| 5 | Greenfield (Rossendale) | 72.88% | 27.12% |
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| 6 | Greensclough | 68.13% | 31.87% |
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| 7 | Facit and Shawforth | 67.96% | 32.04% |
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| 8 | Longholme | 66.46% | 33.54% |
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| 9 | Whitewell | 65.77% | 34.23% |
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| 10 | Healey and Whitworth | 65.7% | 34.3% |
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| 11 | Hareholme | 63.22% | 36.78% |
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| 12 | Irwell | 62.8% | 37.2% |
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| 13 | Stacksteads | 56.63% | 43.37% |
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| 14 | Worsley | 55.98% | 44.02% |
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Broad Clough is ranked 13 out of 14 wards in Rossendale for the percentage of home owners.Broad Clough & Rossendale 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 Broad Clough in the Rossendale local area district.
Broad Clough has a lower rate of immigrants than Rossendale, the North West region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Stacksteads | 96.92% | 3.08% |
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| Rossendale | 95% | 5% |
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| North West | 88.33% | 11.67% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Broad Clough compared to other wards in Rossendale
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Worsley | 88.45% | 11.55% |
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| 2 | Greenfield | 92.25% | 7.75% |
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| 3 | Cribden | 92.61% | 7.4% |
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| 4 | Hareholme | 94.16% | 5.84% |
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| 5 | Longholme | 94.4% | 5.6% |
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| 6 | Irwell | 96.06% | 3.94% |
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| 7 | Healey and Whitworth | 96.46% | 3.54% |
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| 8 | Greensclough | 96.55% | 3.45% |
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| 9 | Helmshore | 96.69% | 3.31% |
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| 10 | Eden | 96.76% | 3.24% |
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| 11 | Goodshaw | 96.76% | 3.24% |
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| 12 | Whitewell | 96.89% | 3.11% |
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| 13 | Stacksteads | 96.92% | 3.08% |
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| 14 | Facit and Shawforth | 97.32% | 2.68% |
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';Broad Clough is ranked 13 out of 14 wards in Rossendale for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Broad Clough Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Broad Clough 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 Broad Clough to the national average for England.
| Level | Stacksteads | England |
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| No Qualifications | 24.49% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 10.48% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.97% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.23% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.27% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 24.4% | 33.92% |
What is the population of Broad Clough and Rossendale?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Rossendale including Broad Clough. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Cribden | 3948 |
| Eden | 3635 |
| Facit and Shawforth | 3838 |
| Goodshaw | 4127 |
| Greenfield | 5818 |
| Greensclough | 6025 |
| Hareholme | 5822 |
| Healey and Whitworth | 4016 |
| Helmshore | 6101 |
| Irwell | 6228 |
| Longholme | 5856 |
| Stacksteads | 3946 |
| Whitewell | 5879 |
| Worsley | 6193 |
| Rossendale Total | 71432 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
