Socio-economic statistics for Common Edge, Lancashire

Socio-economic statistics for Common Edge, Lancashire

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

Common 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 Blackpool.
AreaUnemployedYearly Change
Blackpool7.2%-0.8%
North West4.3%-0.3%
England3.8%-0.3%
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 Common 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 Common Edge.
Economic StatusProportion
In Employment49.57%
In Part-Time Work29.2%
Unemployed5.26%
70.8% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Common Edge

How many residents own or rent their home in Common Edge and Blackpool

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Common Edge either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 68.09 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 31.91 of Common Edge residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
AreaOwnedRented
Highfield (Blackpool)68.09%31.91%
Blackpool57.48%42.53%
North West62.33%37.67%
England61.31%38.69%

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

Common Edge compared to other wards in Blackpool

#WardOwnedRented
1Norbreck84.16%15.84%
2Marton73.25%26.75%
3Stanley (Blackpool)73.23%26.77%
4Squires Gate71.62%28.38%
5Anchorsholme70.53%29.47%
6Bispham69.47%30.53%
7Highfield (Blackpool)68.09%31.91%
8Greenlands (Blackpool)66.23%33.77%
9Warbreck (Blackpool)63.32%36.68%
10Layton60.67%39.33%
11Tyldesley (Blackpool)59.49%40.51%
12Ingthorpe57.21%42.79%
13Hawes Side56.58%43.42%
14Clifton (Blackpool)55.22%44.78%
15Victoria (Blackpool)53.44%46.56%
16Waterloo (Blackpool)50.69%49.31%
17Brunswick43.97%56.03%
18Park (Blackpool)43.17%56.83%
19Talbot39.2%60.8%
20Claremont (Blackpool)30.69%69.31%
21Bloomfield30.6%69.4%
Common Edge is ranked 7 out of 21 wards in Blackpool for the percentage of home owners.

Common Edge Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Highfield.
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

What are the occupations of the residents of Common Edge?

The largest employment sector in Common Edge is Caring, leisure & Other Services. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
SectorProportion
Caring, leisure & Other Services15.01%
Administrative & Secretarial12.64%
Professional Occupations12.13%
Skilled Trades12.05%
Associate Professional & Technical11.5%
Elementary Occupations10.35%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials8.61%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives7.62%

Common Edge Health Statistics

Highfield has a significantly lower proportion of residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
AreaVGGFBVB
Highfield (Blackpool)41.8%32.43%16.94%6.52%2.31%
Blackpool40.37%33.51%16.99%6.93%2.2%
North West47.73%32.71%13.36%4.77%1.43%
England48.49%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 Blackpool changed since 2011?

Blackpool residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.24% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
YearVGGFBVB
201139.84%33.8%16.88%7.28%2.2%
202140.37%33.51%16.99%6.93%2.2%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

Common Edge Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Common 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 Common Edge to the national average for England.
LevelHighfieldEngland
No Qualifications24.08%18.08%
Level 111.78%9.69%
Level 214.78%13.32%
Apprenticeship7.55%5.32%
Level 316.81%16.92%
Level 422.37%33.92%

Common Edge & Blackpool 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 Common Edge in the Blackpool local area district.

Common Edge has a lower rate of immigrants than Blackpool, the North West region and England as a whole.
AreaBorn in UKBorn outside UK
Highfield (Blackpool)95.28%4.72%
Blackpool92.11%7.89%
North West88.33%11.67%
England82.65%17.35%

Common Edge compared to other wards in Blackpool

#WardBorn in UKBorn outside UK
1Bloomfield83.89%16.11%
2Talbot85.77%14.23%
3Claremont87.6%12.4%
4Brunswick87.8%12.2%
5Layton89.8%10.2%
6Park89.92%10.08%
7Tyldesley91.34%8.66%
8Waterloo91.74%8.26%
9Warbreck91.82%8.18%
10Victoria92.49%7.51%
11Greenlands93.17%6.83%
12Clifton93.71%6.29%
13Hawes Side94.16%5.84%
14Marton94.63%5.37%
15Bispham95.28%4.72%
16Highfield95.28%4.72%
17Stanley95.44%4.56%
18Squires Gate95.44%4.56%
19Ingthorpe95.55%4.45%
20Anchorsholme96.16%3.84%
21Norbreck96.32%3.68%
';Common Edge is ranked 16 out of 21 wards in Blackpool for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

What is the population of Common Edge and Blackpool?

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

WardPopulation
Anchorsholme6278
Bispham6291
Bloomfield7345
Brunswick6890
Claremont7178
Clifton6589
Greenlands6714
Hawes Side7010
Highfield6367
Ingthorpe6468
Layton6619
Marton6620
Norbreck5981
Park7532
Squires Gate6128
Stanley6550
Talbot6414
Tyldesley6447
Victoria6564
Warbreck6144
Waterloo6252
Blackpool Total138381



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