Is Coppice 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 Coppice older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Coppice and Oldham? What is the claimant count in Coppice and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.What are the occupations of the residents of Coppice?
The largest employment sector in Coppice is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Elementary Occupations | 16.86% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 14% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 12.06% |
| Skilled Trades | 11.18% |
| Professional Occupations | 9.92% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 9.87% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.61% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 7.34% |
Coppice Health Statistics
Hollinwood 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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| Hollinwood | 45% | 32.26% | 15.1% | 5.96% | 1.67% |
| 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
Coppice & 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 Coppice in the Oldham local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Hollinwood | 84.44% | 15.56% |
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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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Coppice 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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';Coppice is ranked 7 out of 20 wards in Oldham for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Coppice Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Hollinwood.| 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 | |
Coppice 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 |
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| In Employment | 48.65% |
| In Part-Time Work | 28.71% |
| Unemployed | 9.11% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Coppice and Oldham
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Coppice either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 42.46 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 57.54 of Coppice residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Hollinwood | 42.46% | 57.54% |
| Oldham | 60.37% | 39.63% |
| North West | 62.33% | 37.67% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Coppice has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.
Coppice 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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Coppice is ranked 18 out of 20 wards in Oldham for the percentage of home owners.Coppice Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Coppice 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 Coppice to the national average for England.
| Level | Hollinwood | England |
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| No Qualifications | 30.58% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 12.13% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.54% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.25% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 14.65% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 19.19% | 33.92% |
What is the population of Coppice and Oldham?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Oldham including Coppice. 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.
