Is Chorley in Lichfield 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 Chorley older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Chorley and Lichfield? What is the claimant count in Chorley and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Chorley 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 Lichfield.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Lichfield | 2.5% | -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 | 55.01% |
| In Part-Time Work | 28.32% |
| Unemployed | 2.77% |
Chorley Health Statistics
Highfield has more residents (very_good_pc-$country_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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| Highfield (Lichfield) | 48.77% | 35.67% | 12.17% | 2.84% | 0.55% |
| Lichfield | 47.11% | 34.82% | 13.08% | 3.91% | 1.08% |
| 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 Lichfield changed since 2011?
Lichfield residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.22% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 46.92% | 34.79% | 13.17% | 3.93% | 1.19% |
| 2021 | 47.11% | 34.82% | 13.08% | 3.91% | 1.08% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Chorley & Lichfield 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 Chorley in the Lichfield local area district.
Chorley has a lower rate of immigrants than Lichfield, the West Midlands region and England as a whole.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Highfield (Lichfield) | 97.19% | 2.81% |
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| Lichfield | 95.19% | 4.81% |
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| West Midlands | 84.84% | 15.17% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Chorley compared to other wards in Lichfield
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Little Aston & Stonnall | 88.87% | 11.13% |
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| 2 | Stowe | 91.92% | 8.08% |
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| 3 | Chadsmead | 92.9% | 7.1% |
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| 4 | Bourne Vale | 93.17% | 6.83% |
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| 5 | Leomansley | 94.21% | 5.79% |
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| 6 | Boley Park | 94.34% | 5.66% |
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| 7 | Whittington & Streethay | 94.4% | 5.6% |
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| 8 | St John's | 94.69% | 5.31% |
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| 9 | Alrewas & Fradley | 95.01% | 4.99% |
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| 10 | Curborough | 95.06% | 4.94% |
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| 11 | Fazeley | 95.56% | 4.44% |
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| 12 | Shenstone | 95.63% | 4.37% |
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| 13 | Armitage with Handsacre | 96.23% | 3.77% |
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| 14 | Chasetown | 96.84% | 3.16% |
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| 15 | Mease Valley | 96.98% | 3.02% |
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| 16 | Hammerwich with Wall | 97.19% | 2.81% |
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| 17 | Highfield | 97.19% | 2.81% |
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| 18 | Summerfield & All Saints | 97.27% | 2.73% |
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| 19 | Chase Terrace | 97.32% | 2.68% |
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| 20 | Boney Hay & Central | 97.51% | 2.49% |
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| 21 | Longdon | 97.72% | 2.28% |
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| 22 | Colton & the Ridwares | 97.86% | 2.14% |
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';Chorley is ranked 17 out of 22 wards in Lichfield for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Chorley Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Highfield.| 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 | |
What are the occupations of the residents of Chorley?
The largest employment sector in Chorley is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 21.59% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 19.82% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 13.42% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 11% |
| Skilled Trades | 10.49% |
| Elementary Occupations | 7.15% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 5.94% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 4.6% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Chorley and Lichfield
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Chorley either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 86.92 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 13.08 of Chorley residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Highfield (Lichfield) | 86.92% | 13.08% |
| Lichfield | 73.26% | 26.74% |
| West Midlands | 62.8% | 37.2% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Chorley has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Chorley compared to other wards in Lichfield
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Little Aston & Stonnall | 89.32% | 10.68% |
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| 2 | Highfield (Lichfield) | 86.92% | 13.08% |
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| 3 | Hammerwich with Wall | 85.74% | 14.26% |
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| 4 | Boley Park | 85.62% | 14.38% |
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| 5 | Longdon (Lichfield) | 83.03% | 16.97% |
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| 6 | Shenstone | 82.85% | 17.15% |
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| 7 | Colton & the Ridwares | 79.73% | 20.27% |
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| 8 | Chase Terrace | 79.63% | 20.37% |
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| 9 | Alrewas & Fradley | 79.08% | 20.92% |
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| 10 | St John's (Lichfield) | 75.3% | 24.7% |
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| 11 | Armitage with Handsacre | 74.96% | 25.04% |
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| 12 | Boney Hay & Central | 74.92% | 25.08% |
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| 13 | Whittington & Streethay | 74.58% | 25.42% |
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| 14 | Bourne Vale | 74.1% | 25.9% |
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| 15 | Summerfield & All Saints | 72.05% | 27.95% |
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| 16 | Mease Valley | 70.9% | 29.1% |
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| 17 | Leomansley | 67.37% | 32.63% |
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| 18 | Fazeley | 64.82% | 35.18% |
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| 19 | Stowe | 64.27% | 35.73% |
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| 20 | Chasetown | 58.21% | 41.79% |
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| 21 | Curborough | 54.98% | 45.02% |
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| 22 | Chadsmead | 54.95% | 45.05% |
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Chorley is ranked 2 out of 22 wards in Lichfield for the percentage of home owners.Chorley Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Chorley 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 Chorley to the national average for England.
| Level | Highfield | England |
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| No Qualifications | 14.72% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 9.37% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.27% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.85% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 18.53% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 34.42% | 33.92% |
What is the population of Chorley and Lichfield?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Lichfield including Chorley. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Alrewas & Fradley | 6515 |
| Armitage with Handsacre | 7852 |
| Boley Park | 4288 |
| Boney Hay & Central | 6395 |
| Bourne Vale | 3018 |
| Chadsmead | 4792 |
| Chase Terrace | 4673 |
| Chasetown | 4626 |
| Colton & the Ridwares | 2341 |
| Curborough | 4321 |
| Fazeley | 4756 |
| Hammerwich with Wall | 4257 |
| Highfield | 4422 |
| Leomansley | 7204 |
| Little Aston & Stonnall | 4824 |
| Longdon | 1965 |
| Mease Valley | 1887 |
| Shenstone | 2234 |
| St John's | 6198 |
| Stowe | 6379 |
| Summerfield & All Saints | 6330 |
| Whittington & Streethay | 6360 |
| Lichfield Total | 105637 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
