Is Busk in Oldham 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 Busk older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Busk and Oldham? What is the claimant count in Busk and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Busk Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Busk 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 Busk to the national average for England.
| Level | Chadderton Central | England |
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| No Qualifications | 21.98% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 10.62% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.4% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.97% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.24% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 26.22% | 33.92% |
Busk 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 Oldham.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Oldham | 6.7% | -0.3% |
| North West | 4.3% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|
| In Employment | 54% |
| In Part-Time Work | 27.28% |
| Unemployed | 5.04% |
Busk & Oldham 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 Busk in the Oldham local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Chadderton Central | 87.28% | 12.72% |
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| Oldham | 83.37% | 16.63% |
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| North West | 88.33% | 11.67% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Busk compared to other wards in Oldham
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Coldhurst | 61.14% | 38.86% |
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| 2 | Werneth | 63.22% | 36.78% |
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| 3 | St Mary's | 65.09% | 34.91% |
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| 4 | Alexandra | 71.15% | 28.85% |
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| 5 | Medlock Vale | 72.84% | 27.16% |
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| 6 | Waterhead | 78.5% | 21.5% |
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| 7 | Hollinwood | 84.44% | 15.56% |
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| 8 | Chadderton North | 84.49% | 15.51% |
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| 9 | Chadderton Central | 87.28% | 12.72% |
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| 10 | Chadderton South | 89% | 11% |
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| 11 | Failsworth West | 90.29% | 9.71% |
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| 12 | St James' | 91.36% | 8.64% |
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| 13 | Shaw | 93.5% | 6.5% |
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| 14 | Royton South | 93.68% | 6.32% |
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| 15 | Failsworth East | 94.92% | 5.08% |
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| 16 | Crompton | 95.69% | 4.31% |
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| 17 | Royton North | 96.19% | 3.81% |
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| 18 | Saddleworth West and Lees | 96.85% | 3.15% |
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| 19 | Saddleworth South | 96.98% | 3.02% |
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| 20 | Saddleworth North | 97.07% | 2.93% |
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';Busk is ranked 9 out of 20 wards in Oldham for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Busk Health Statistics
Chadderton Central 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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| Chadderton Central | 46.7% | 33.85% | 13.86% | 4.24% | 1.36% |
| Oldham | 46.92% | 32.86% | 13.94% | 4.84% | 1.43% |
| 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 Oldham changed since 2011?
Oldham residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.3% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 45.14% | 33.34% | 14.57% | 5.42% | 1.52% |
| 2021 | 46.92% | 32.86% | 13.94% | 4.84% | 1.43% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Busk Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Chadderton Central.| 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 Busk and Oldham
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Busk either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 68.25 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 31.75 of Busk residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Chadderton Central | 68.25% | 31.75% |
| Oldham | 60.37% | 39.63% |
| North West | 62.33% | 37.67% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Busk has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Busk compared to other wards in Oldham
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Saddleworth North | 79.83% | 20.17% |
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| 2 | Saddleworth South | 79.77% | 20.23% |
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| 3 | Crompton (Oldham) | 76.31% | 23.69% |
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| 4 | Saddleworth West and Lees | 74.97% | 25.03% |
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| 5 | Royton South | 71.68% | 28.32% |
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| 6 | Royton North | 71.47% | 28.53% |
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| 7 | Chadderton North | 68.41% | 31.59% |
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| 8 | Chadderton Central | 68.25% | 31.75% |
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| 9 | Failsworth East | 65.58% | 34.42% |
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| 10 | Failsworth West | 62.18% | 37.82% |
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| 11 | Shaw (Oldham) | 61.99% | 38.01% |
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| 12 | Chadderton South | 60.42% | 39.58% |
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| 13 | Waterhead | 54.66% | 45.34% |
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| 14 | St James' (Oldham) | 54.59% | 45.41% |
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| 15 | Werneth | 50.59% | 49.41% |
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| 16 | Medlock Vale | 50.01% | 49.99% |
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| 17 | St Mary's (Oldham) | 44.76% | 55.24% |
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| 18 | Hollinwood | 42.46% | 57.54% |
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| 19 | Coldhurst | 36.35% | 63.65% |
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| 20 | Alexandra (Oldham) | 36.28% | 63.72% |
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Busk is ranked 8 out of 20 wards in Oldham for the percentage of home owners.What are the occupations of the residents of Busk?
The largest employment sector in Busk is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 16.3% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 13% |
| Skilled Trades | 11.98% |
| Elementary Occupations | 11.96% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 10.74% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.34% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 9.26% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 8% |
What is the population of Busk and Oldham?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Oldham including Busk. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Alexandra | 15090 |
| Chadderton Central | 11116 |
| Chadderton North | 11415 |
| Chadderton South | 11456 |
| Coldhurst | 13404 |
| Crompton | 10192 |
| Failsworth East | 10205 |
| Failsworth West | 10447 |
| Hollinwood | 12515 |
| Medlock Vale | 14402 |
| Royton North | 9781 |
| Royton South | 10794 |
| Saddleworth North | 9753 |
| Saddleworth South | 10024 |
| Saddleworth West and Lees | 10723 |
| Shaw | 10123 |
| St James' | 12707 |
| St Mary's | 15679 |
| Waterhead | 13629 |
| Werneth | 14173 |
| Oldham Total | 237628 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
