Is Colne Bridge in Kirklees 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 Colne Bridge older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Colne Bridge and Kirklees? What is the claimant count in Colne Bridge and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.What are the occupations of the residents of Colne Bridge?
The largest employment sector in Colne Bridge is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Administrative & Secretarial.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 17.32% |
| Elementary Occupations | 12.91% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 11.56% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 10.96% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 10.25% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 9.79% |
| Skilled Trades | 9.48% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.35% |
Colne Bridge & Kirklees 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 Colne Bridge in the Kirklees local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Ashbrow | 78.55% | 21.45% |
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| Kirklees | 87.42% | 12.58% |
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| Yorkshire and The Humber | 88.65% | 11.35% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Colne Bridge compared to other wards in Kirklees
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Greenhead | 73.28% | 26.72% |
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| 2 | Dewsbury West | 73.48% | 26.52% |
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| 3 | Batley East | 76.37% | 23.63% |
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| 4 | Crosland Moor and Netherton | 76.62% | 23.38% |
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| 5 | Newsome | 77.36% | 22.64% |
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| 6 | Ashbrow | 78.55% | 21.45% |
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| 7 | Dewsbury South | 79.91% | 20.09% |
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| 8 | Batley West | 83.67% | 16.33% |
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| 9 | Dalton | 86.34% | 13.66% |
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| 10 | Heckmondwike | 86.44% | 13.56% |
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| 11 | Dewsbury East | 88.6% | 11.4% |
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| 12 | Lindley | 89.68% | 10.32% |
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| 13 | Almondbury | 92.42% | 7.58% |
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| 14 | Golcar | 93.38% | 6.62% |
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| 15 | Cleckheaton | 94.87% | 5.13% |
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| 16 | Liversedge and Gomersal | 94.98% | 5.02% |
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| 17 | Birstall and Birkenshaw | 95.61% | 4.39% |
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| 18 | Mirfield | 95.66% | 4.34% |
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| 19 | Kirkburton | 96.4% | 3.6% |
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| 20 | Holme Valley North | 96.54% | 3.46% |
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| 21 | Holme Valley South | 96.6% | 3.4% |
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| 22 | Colne Valley | 96.92% | 3.08% |
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| 23 | Denby Dale | 97.38% | 2.62% |
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';Colne Bridge is ranked 6 out of 23 wards in Kirklees for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Colne Bridge Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Colne Bridge 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 Colne Bridge to the national average for England.
| Level | Ashbrow | England |
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| No Qualifications | 23.21% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 10.29% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.1% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.44% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 15.31% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 29.79% | 33.92% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Colne Bridge and Kirklees
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Colne Bridge either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 57.12 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 42.88 of Colne Bridge residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Ashbrow | 57.12% | 42.88% |
| Kirklees | 65.51% | 34.49% |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | 62.58% | 37.42% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Colne Bridge has a lower level of home ownership than than the national average.
Colne Bridge compared to other wards in Kirklees
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Kirkburton | 81.14% | 18.86% |
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| 2 | Holme Valley South | 79.23% | 20.77% |
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| 3 | Denby Dale | 78.32% | 21.68% |
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| 4 | Holme Valley North | 75.91% | 24.09% |
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| 5 | Colne Valley | 74.05% | 25.95% |
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| 6 | Mirfield | 73.93% | 26.07% |
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| 7 | Lindley | 71.69% | 28.31% |
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| 8 | Almondbury | 69.38% | 30.62% |
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| 9 | Birstall and Birkenshaw | 69.27% | 30.73% |
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| 10 | Heckmondwike | 68.52% | 31.48% |
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| 11 | Cleckheaton | 66.3% | 33.7% |
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| 12 | Golcar | 65.46% | 34.54% |
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| 13 | Liversedge and Gomersal | 63.8% | 36.2% |
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| 14 | Dewsbury South | 63.78% | 36.22% |
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| 15 | Crosland Moor and Netherton | 60.87% | 39.13% |
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| 16 | Dewsbury East | 60.36% | 39.64% |
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| 17 | Batley West | 60.27% | 39.73% |
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| 18 | Dalton | 59.71% | 40.29% |
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| 19 | Batley East | 58.39% | 41.61% |
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| 20 | Ashbrow | 57.12% | 42.88% |
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| 21 | Greenhead | 54.02% | 45.98% |
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| 22 | Dewsbury West | 53.59% | 46.41% |
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| 23 | Newsome | 43.04% | 56.96% |
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Colne Bridge is ranked 20 out of 23 wards in Kirklees for the percentage of home owners.Colne Bridge Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Ashbrow.| 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 | |
Colne Bridge Health Statistics
Ashbrow 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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| Ashbrow | 45.22% | 34.41% | 14.07% | 4.74% | 1.56% |
| Kirklees | 46.56% | 34.5% | 13.39% | 4.31% | 1.24% |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | 46.18% | 34.31% | 13.7% | 4.49% | 1.32% |
| 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 Kirklees changed since 2011?
Kirklees residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.56% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 45.53% | 34.97% | 13.74% | 4.5% | 1.25% |
| 2021 | 46.56% | 34.5% | 13.39% | 4.31% | 1.24% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Colne Bridge 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 Kirklees.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Kirklees | 4.4% | -0.2% |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | 4.2% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 49.67% |
| In Part-Time Work | 29.06% |
| Unemployed | 7.09% |
What is the population of Colne Bridge and Kirklees?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Kirklees including Colne Bridge. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Almondbury | 18075 |
| Ashbrow | 20572 |
| Batley East | 19351 |
| Batley West | 20735 |
| Birstall and Birkenshaw | 16906 |
| Cleckheaton | 17371 |
| Colne Valley | 17715 |
| Crosland Moor and Netherton | 19503 |
| Dalton | 17309 |
| Denby Dale | 16779 |
| Dewsbury East | 20130 |
| Dewsbury South | 19259 |
| Dewsbury West | 22505 |
| Golcar | 18240 |
| Greenhead | 21230 |
| Heckmondwike | 17363 |
| Holme Valley North | 17202 |
| Holme Valley South | 19432 |
| Kirkburton | 16407 |
| Lindley | 20822 |
| Liversedge and Gomersal | 20079 |
| Mirfield | 20043 |
| Newsome | 24262 |
| Kirklees Total | 441290 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
