Socio-economic statistics for Colne Edge, Lancashire

Socio-economic statistics for Colne Edge, Lancashire

Is Colne Edge in Pendle 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 Edge older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Colne Edge and Pendle? What is the claimant count in Colne Edge and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.

Colne Edge Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Colne Edge 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 Edge to the national average for .
Level
No Qualifications0%0%
Level 10%0%
Level 20%0%
Apprenticeship0%0%
Level 30%0%
Level 40%0%

How many residents own or rent their home in Colne Edge and

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Colne Edge 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 Colne Edge residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
AreaOwnedRented
0%0%
0%0%
0%0%
0%0%

Colne Edge has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.

Colne Edge compared to other wards in

#WardOwnedRented
Colne Edge is ranked out of 0 wards in for the percentage of home owners.

What are the occupations of the residents of Colne Edge?

The largest employment sector in Colne Edge is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Elementary Occupations.
SectorProportion
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials%
Professional Occupations%
Associate Professional & Technical%
Administrative & Secretarial%
Skilled Trades%
Caring, leisure & Other Services%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives%
Elementary Occupations%

Colne Edge Health Statistics

AreaVGGFBVB
0%0%0%0%0%
0%0%0%0%0%
0%0%0%0%0%
0%0%0%0%0%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

Colne Edge 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 .
AreaUnemployedYearly Change
%%
%%
%%
UK3.7%-0.3%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
The 2021 census had data on people who were economically active (seeking work) yet unemployed on Census day (Sunday March 21st 2021). These statitics do cover Colne Edge on a ward level. However, it has to be noted that the Census day was during the height of the Covid19 pandemic and therefore are not reflective of normal levels of unemployment. For example, between March 2020 and June 2020 people claiming Universal Credit doubled in most areas of the United Kingdom and then steadily declined up to the day of the Census and beyond. This data also contains the proportion of people in part-time work (working between 1-35 hours per week), which maybe an indicator of under employment in Colne Edge.
Economic StatusProportion
In Employment0%
In Part-Time Work0%
Unemployed0%
100% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Colne Edge

Colne Edge Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in .
Age BandProportion
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 Edge & 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 Edge in the local area district.

AreaBorn in UKBorn outside UK
0%0%
0%0%
0%0%
0%0%

Colne Edge compared to other wards in

#WardBorn in UKBorn outside UK
';Colne Edge is ranked out of 0 wards in for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

What is the population of Colne Edge and Pendle?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Pendle including Colne Edge. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

WardPopulation
Barrowford4868
Blacko and Higherford1705
Boulsworth5150
Bradley6907
Brierfield5566
Clover Hill5537
Coates5299
Craven5553
Earby6155
Foulridge1616
Higham and Pendleside1633
Horsfield4843
Marsden3604
Old Laund Booth1383
Reedley5526
Southfield7002
Vivary Bridge5968
Walverden4104
Waterside5173
Whitefield4553
Pendle Total92145



Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.