Is Bryher in Isles of Scilly 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 Bryher older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Bryher and Isles of Scilly? What is the claimant count in Bryher and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Bryher Health Statistics
Bryher 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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| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Isles of Scilly | 51.31% | 32.96% | 11.68% | 3.21% | 0.83% |
| South West | 47.6% | 34.21% | 13.12% | 3.95% | 1.12% |
| 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 Isles of Scilly changed since 2011?
Isles of Scilly residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 1.48% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 51.52% | 34.23% | 11.26% | 2.41% | 0.59% |
| 2021 | 51.31% | 32.96% | 11.68% | 3.21% | 0.83% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Bryher & Isles of Scilly 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 Bryher in the Isles of Scilly local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 0% | 0% |
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| 0% | 0% |
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| 0% | 0% |
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| 0% | 0% |
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Bryher compared to other wards in Isles of Scilly
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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';Bryher is ranked out of 0 wards in Isles of Scilly for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Bryher Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Bryher.| 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 | |
How many residents own or rent their home in Bryher and Isles of Scilly
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Bryher 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 Bryher residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|
| 0% | 0% |
| Isles of Scilly | 44.52% | 55.48% |
| South West | 65.88% | 34.12% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Bryher has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.
Bryher compared to other wards in Isles of Scilly
Bryher is ranked out of 0 wards in Isles of Scilly for the percentage of home owners.What are the occupations of the residents of Bryher?
The largest employment sector in Bryher is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Elementary Occupations.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | % |
| Professional Occupations | % |
| Associate Professional & Technical | % |
| Administrative & Secretarial | % |
| Skilled Trades | % |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | % |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | % |
| Elementary Occupations | % |
Bryher 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 Isles of Scilly.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Isles of Scilly | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South West | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|
| In Employment | 0% |
| In Part-Time Work | 0% |
| Unemployed | 0% |
Bryher Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Bryher 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 Bryher to the national average for England.
| Level | Bryher | England |
|---|
| No Qualifications | 0% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 0% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 0% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 0% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 0% | 33.92% |
What is the population of Bryher and Isles of Scilly?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Isles of Scilly including Bryher. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|
| St Agnes | 212 |
| St Martin's | 155 |
| St Mary's | 1602 |
| Tresco | 257 |
| Isles of Scilly Total | 2226 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
