Socio-economic statistics for Broad Oak, Cumbria

Socio-economic statistics for Broad Oak, Cumbria

Is Broad Oak in Copeland 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 Oak older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Broad Oak and Copeland? What is the claimant count in Broad Oak and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.

Broad Oak Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Broad Oak 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 Oak to the national average for .
Level
No Qualifications0%0%
Level 10%0%
Level 20%0%
Apprenticeship0%0%
Level 30%0%
Level 40%0%

Broad Oak 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 .
AreaUnemployedYearly Change
%%
%%
%%
UK3.7%-0.3%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
The 2021 census had data on people who were economically active (seeking work) yet unemployed on Census day (Sunday March 21st 2021). These statitics do cover Broad Oak on a ward level. However, it has to be noted that the Census day was during the height of the Covid19 pandemic and therefore are not reflective of normal levels of unemployment. For example, between March 2020 and June 2020 people claiming Universal Credit doubled in most areas of the United Kingdom and then steadily declined up to the day of the Census and beyond. This data also contains the proportion of people in part-time work (working between 1-35 hours per week), which maybe an indicator of under employment in Broad Oak.
Economic StatusProportion
In Employment0%
In Part-Time Work0%
Unemployed0%
100% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Broad Oak

Broad Oak Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in .
Age BandProportion
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

What are the occupations of the residents of Broad Oak?

The largest employment sector in Broad Oak is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Elementary Occupations.
SectorProportion
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials%
Professional Occupations%
Associate Professional & Technical%
Administrative & Secretarial%
Skilled Trades%
Caring, leisure & Other Services%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives%
Elementary Occupations%

Broad Oak Health Statistics

AreaVGGFBVB
0%0%0%0%0%
0%0%0%0%0%
0%0%0%0%0%
0%0%0%0%0%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

Broad Oak & 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 Oak in the local area district.

AreaBorn in UKBorn outside UK
0%0%
0%0%
0%0%
0%0%

Broad Oak compared to other wards in

#WardBorn in UKBorn outside UK
';Broad Oak is ranked out of 0 wards in for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

How many residents own or rent their home in Broad Oak and

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Broad Oak either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 0 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 0 of Broad Oak residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
AreaOwnedRented
0%0%
0%0%
0%0%
0%0%

Broad Oak has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.

Broad Oak compared to other wards in

#WardOwnedRented
Broad Oak is ranked out of 0 wards in for the percentage of home owners.

What is the population of Broad Oak and Copeland?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Copeland including Broad Oak. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

WardPopulation
Arlecdon & Ennerdale4471
Beckermet2488
Black Combe & Scafell4251
Cleator Moor6723
Corkickle2151
Distington, Lowca & Parton3901
Egremont5829
Gosforth & Seascale3990
Hillcrest5070
Kells2259
Millom5761
Moor Row & Bigrigg2384
Moresby1756
Sneckyeat2394
St Bees1902
Whitehaven Central5270
Whitehaven South7441
Copeland Total68041



Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.