Is Broom Hill in East Suffolk 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 Broom Hill older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Broom Hill and East Suffolk? What is the claimant count in Broom Hill and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Broom Hill Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Broom Hill 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 Broom Hill to the national average for England.
| Level | Martlesham & Purdis Farm | England |
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| No Qualifications | 14.54% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 9.74% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.5% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.08% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.01% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 36.5% | 33.92% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Broom Hill and East Suffolk
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Broom Hill either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 80.3 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 19.7 of Broom Hill residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Martlesham & Purdis Farm | 80.3% | 19.7% |
| East Suffolk | 68.88% | 31.12% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Broom Hill has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Broom Hill compared to other wards in East Suffolk
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Rushmere St Andrew | 92.42% | 7.58% |
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| 2 | Carlford & Fynn Valley | 80.59% | 19.41% |
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| 3 | Martlesham & Purdis Farm | 80.3% | 19.7% |
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| 4 | Carlton Colville | 78.08% | 21.92% |
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| 5 | Orwell & Villages | 77.17% | 22.83% |
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| 6 | Kesgrave | 76.68% | 23.32% |
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| 7 | Oulton Broad | 76.65% | 23.35% |
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| 8 | Lothingland (East Suffolk) | 76.54% | 23.46% |
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| 9 | Southwold | 71.98% | 28.02% |
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| 10 | Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton | 71.66% | 28.34% |
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| 11 | Melton | 71.45% | 28.55% |
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| 12 | Eastern Felixstowe | 71.26% | 28.74% |
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| 13 | Framlingham | 71.11% | 28.89% |
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| 14 | Kessingland | 70.93% | 29.07% |
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| 15 | Carlton & Whitton | 70.43% | 29.57% |
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| 16 | Halesworth & Blything | 70.23% | 29.77% |
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| 17 | Kelsale & Yoxford | 70.19% | 29.81% |
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| 18 | Rendlesham & Orford | 69.83% | 30.17% |
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| 19 | Wickham Market | 69.07% | 30.93% |
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| 20 | Deben | 68.73% | 31.27% |
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| 21 | Bungay & Wainford | 68.13% | 31.87% |
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| 22 | Beccles & Worlingham | 67.82% | 32.18% |
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| 23 | Woodbridge | 67.76% | 32.24% |
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| 24 | Gunton & St Margarets | 67.19% | 32.81% |
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| 25 | Aldeburgh & Leiston | 66.59% | 33.41% |
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| 26 | Kirkley & Pakefield | 59.96% | 40.04% |
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| 27 | Saxmundham | 59.27% | 40.73% |
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| 28 | Western Felixstowe | 57.16% | 42.84% |
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| 29 | Harbour & Normanston | 43.31% | 56.69% |
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Broom Hill is ranked 3 out of 29 wards in East Suffolk for the percentage of home owners.What are the occupations of the residents of Broom Hill?
The largest employment sector in Broom Hill is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 23.07% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 15.59% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 14.56% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 11.61% |
| Skilled Trades | 8.89% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 7.82% |
| Elementary Occupations | 6.76% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 4.44% |
Broom Hill Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Martlesham & Purdis Farm.| 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 | |
Broom Hill 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 East Suffolk.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| East Suffolk | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| 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 | 53.02% |
| In Part-Time Work | 30.45% |
| Unemployed | 3.07% |
Broom Hill & East Suffolk 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 Broom Hill in the East Suffolk local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Martlesham & Purdis Farm | 92.06% | 7.94% |
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| East Suffolk | 94.04% | 5.96% |
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| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Broom Hill compared to other wards in East Suffolk
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Eastern Felixstowe | 90.6% | 9.4% |
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| 2 | Kesgrave | 91.38% | 8.62% |
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| 3 | Western Felixstowe | 91.73% | 8.27% |
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| 4 | Rushmere St Andrew | 91.92% | 8.08% |
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| 5 | Deben | 91.95% | 8.05% |
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| 6 | Martlesham & Purdis Farm | 92.06% | 7.94% |
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| 7 | Rendlesham & Orford | 92.42% | 7.58% |
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| 8 | Woodbridge | 92.51% | 7.49% |
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| 9 | Harbour & Normanston | 93.05% | 6.95% |
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| 10 | Bungay & Wainford | 93.39% | 6.61% |
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| 11 | Aldeburgh & Leiston | 93.66% | 6.34% |
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| 12 | Framlingham | 93.76% | 6.24% |
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| 13 | Melton | 94.03% | 5.97% |
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| 14 | Saxmundham | 94.07% | 5.93% |
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| 15 | Kirkley & Pakefield | 94.13% | 5.87% |
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| 16 | Orwell & Villages | 94.29% | 5.71% |
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| 17 | Southwold | 94.3% | 5.7% |
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| 18 | Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton | 94.81% | 5.19% |
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| 19 | Carlford & Fynn Valley | 95.01% | 4.99% |
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| 20 | Kelsale & Yoxford | 95.17% | 4.83% |
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| 21 | Wickham Market | 95.2% | 4.8% |
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| 22 | Lothingland | 95.63% | 4.37% |
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| 23 | Halesworth & Blything | 95.9% | 4.1% |
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| 24 | Beccles & Worlingham | 95.98% | 4.02% |
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| 25 | Carlton & Whitton | 96.42% | 3.58% |
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| 26 | Gunton & St Margarets | 96.48% | 3.52% |
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| 27 | Oulton Broad | 96.49% | 3.51% |
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| 28 | Kessingland | 96.86% | 3.14% |
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| 29 | Carlton Colville | 96.88% | 3.12% |
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';Broom Hill is ranked 6 out of 29 wards in East Suffolk for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Broom Hill Health Statistics
Martlesham & Purdis Farm 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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| Martlesham & Purdis Farm | 47.69% | 36.23% | 12.27% | 2.98% | 0.82% |
| East Suffolk | 43.33% | 35.97% | 14.98% | 4.53% | 1.2% |
| 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
What is the population of Broom Hill and East Suffolk?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in East Suffolk including Broom Hill. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| East Suffolk Total | 0 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
