Is Broad Heath in Stafford 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 Heath older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Broad Heath and Stafford? What is the claimant count in Broad Heath and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Broad Heath Health Statistics
Seighford & Church Eaton 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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| Seighford & Church Eaton | 48.35% | 34.31% | 13.06% | 3.34% | 0.95% |
| Stafford | 46.78% | 35.02% | 13.3% | 3.8% | 1.1% |
| 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 Stafford changed since 2011?
Stafford residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.08% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 46.13% | 35.59% | 13.23% | 3.91% | 1.14% |
| 2021 | 46.78% | 35.02% | 13.3% | 3.8% | 1.1% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What are the occupations of the residents of Broad Heath?
The largest employment sector in Broad Heath is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 22.49% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 17.85% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 15.8% |
| Skilled Trades | 10% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.52% |
| Elementary Occupations | 8.06% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 6.19% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 4.4% |
Broad Heath Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Broad Heath 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 Heath to the national average for England.
| Level | Seighford & Church Eaton | England |
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| No Qualifications | 14.61% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 8.89% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 12% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.81% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.87% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 39.08% | 33.92% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Broad Heath and Stafford
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Broad Heath either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 81.84 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 18.16 of Broad Heath residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Seighford & Church Eaton | 81.84% | 18.16% |
| Stafford | 70% | 30% |
| West Midlands | 62.8% | 37.2% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Broad Heath has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Broad Heath compared to other wards in Stafford
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Baswich | 88.5% | 11.5% |
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| 2 | Milford (Stafford) | 87.9% | 12.1% |
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| 3 | Weeping Cross & Wildwood | 86.49% | 13.51% |
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| 4 | Rowley (Stafford) | 82.28% | 17.72% |
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| 5 | Fulford | 81.86% | 18.14% |
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| 6 | Seighford & Church Eaton | 81.84% | 18.16% |
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| 7 | Haywood & Hixon | 81.68% | 18.32% |
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| 8 | Swynnerton & Oulton | 80.76% | 19.24% |
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| 9 | Gnosall & Woodseaves | 77.71% | 22.29% |
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| 10 | Holmcroft | 75.78% | 24.22% |
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| 11 | Milwich | 75.56% | 24.44% |
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| 12 | Walton (Stafford) | 75.21% | 24.79% |
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| 13 | Eccleshall | 75.13% | 24.87% |
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| 14 | Barlaston | 73.45% | 26.55% |
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| 15 | Littleworth | 70.39% | 29.61% |
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| 16 | St Michael's & Stonefield | 67.71% | 32.29% |
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| 17 | Manor (Stafford) | 61.83% | 38.17% |
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| 18 | Highfields & Western Downs | 52.45% | 47.55% |
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| 19 | Doxey & Castletown | 51.61% | 48.39% |
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| 20 | Penkside | 47.04% | 52.96% |
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| 21 | Forebridge | 45.54% | 54.46% |
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| 22 | Coton | 45.4% | 54.6% |
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| 23 | Common | 43.73% | 56.27% |
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Broad Heath is ranked 6 out of 23 wards in Stafford for the percentage of home owners.Broad Heath 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 Stafford.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Stafford | 2.6% | -0.1% |
| West Midlands | 5% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 56.27% |
| In Part-Time Work | 25.73% |
| Unemployed | 2.61% |
Broad Heath Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Seighford & Church Eaton.| 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 Heath & Stafford 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 Heath in the Stafford local area district.
Broad Heath has a lower rate of immigrants than Stafford, the West Midlands region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Seighford & Church Eaton | 93.25% | 6.75% |
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| Stafford | 92.51% | 7.49% |
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| West Midlands | 84.84% | 15.17% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Broad Heath compared to other wards in Stafford
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Coton | 82.6% | 17.4% |
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| 2 | Forebridge | 85.98% | 14.02% |
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| 3 | Common | 87.03% | 12.97% |
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| 4 | Littleworth | 88.49% | 11.51% |
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| 5 | Penkside | 89.82% | 10.18% |
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| 6 | Highfields & Western Downs | 89.97% | 10.03% |
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| 7 | Doxey & Castletown | 90.69% | 9.31% |
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| 8 | Rowley | 90.83% | 9.17% |
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| 9 | Weeping Cross & Wildwood | 91.75% | 8.25% |
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| 10 | Baswich | 91.95% | 8.05% |
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| 11 | Holmcroft | 92.27% | 7.73% |
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| 12 | Milwich | 92.7% | 7.3% |
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| 13 | Manor | 92.93% | 7.07% |
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| 14 | Seighford & Church Eaton | 93.25% | 6.75% |
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| 15 | Milford | 94.83% | 5.17% |
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| 16 | Walton | 95.04% | 4.96% |
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| 17 | Swynnerton & Oulton | 95.14% | 4.86% |
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| 18 | St Michael's & Stonefield | 95.48% | 4.53% |
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| 19 | Eccleshall | 96.14% | 3.86% |
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| 20 | Barlaston | 96.27% | 3.73% |
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| 21 | Gnosall & Woodseaves | 96.67% | 3.33% |
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| 22 | Fulford | 97.11% | 2.89% |
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| 23 | Haywood & Hixon | 97.42% | 2.58% |
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';Broad Heath is ranked 14 out of 23 wards in Stafford for the number of residents born outside of the UK.What is the population of Broad Heath and Stafford?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Stafford including Broad Heath. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Barlaston | 2860 |
| Baswich | 6217 |
| Common | 4893 |
| Coton | 8841 |
| Doxey & Castletown | 4173 |
| Eccleshall | 6974 |
| Forebridge | 3793 |
| Fulford | 6053 |
| Gnosall & Woodseaves | 6795 |
| Haywood & Hixon | 6704 |
| Highfields & Western Downs | 7110 |
| Holmcroft | 6735 |
| Littleworth | 5866 |
| Manor | 7301 |
| Milford | 3040 |
| Milwich | 7452 |
| Penkside | 3994 |
| Rowley | 3004 |
| Seighford & Church Eaton | 6390 |
| St Michael's & Stonefield | 10311 |
| Swynnerton & Oulton | 6581 |
| Walton | 6700 |
| Weeping Cross & Wildwood | 6071 |
| Stafford Total | 137858 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
