We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Cradley Heath in Dudley 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 Cradley Heath older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Cradley Heath and Dudley? Is Cradley Heath an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Cradley Heath & Dudley 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 Cradley Heath in the Dudley local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Cradley and Wollescote | 90.1% | 9.9% |
| Dudley | 92.1% | 7.9% |
| West Midlands | 84.84% | 15.17% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Cradley Heath compared to other wards in Dudley
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Thomas's | 75.99% | 24.01% |
| 2 | St James's | 84.64% | 15.36% |
| 3 | Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews | 87.24% | 12.76% |
| 4 | Castle and Priory | 87.53% | 12.47% |
| 5 | Lye and Stourbridge North | 88.08% | 11.92% |
| 6 | Halesowen North | 88.57% | 11.43% |
| 7 | Cradley and Wollescote | 90.1% | 9.9% |
| 8 | Brierley Hill | 91.65% | 8.35% |
| 9 | Belle Vale | 91.95% | 8.05% |
| 10 | Brockmoor and Pensnett | 92.78% | 7.22% |
| 11 | Pedmore and Stourbridge East | 93.4% | 6.6% |
| 12 | Coseley East | 93.42% | 6.58% |
| 13 | Halesowen South | 94.25% | 5.75% |
| 14 | Hayley Green and Cradley South | 94.31% | 5.69% |
| 15 | Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood | 94.9% | 5.1% |
| 16 | Upper Gornal and Woodsetton | 95.14% | 4.86% |
| 17 | Wollaston and Stourbridge Town | 95.73% | 4.27% |
| 18 | Amblecote | 96.15% | 3.85% |
| 19 | Norton | 96.44% | 3.56% |
| 20 | Sedgley | 96.93% | 3.07% |
| 21 | Kingswinford North and Wall Heath | 97.06% | 2.94% |
| 22 | Gornal | 97.14% | 2.86% |
| 23 | Wordsley | 97.69% | 2.31% |
| 24 | Kingswinford South | 97.73% | 2.27% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Cradley Heath?
The largest employment sector in Cradley Heath is Skilled Trades. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Skilled Trades | 13.9% |
| Professional Occupations | 13.57% |
| Elementary Occupations | 11.68% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 10.98% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 10.97% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 10.92% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.81% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 9.7% |
Cradley Heath 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 Dudley.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dudley | 4.8% | -0.4% |
| West Midlands | 5% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|---|
| In Employment | 53.92% |
| In Part-Time Work | 25.44% |
| Unemployed | 6.2% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Cradley Heath Health Statistics
Cradley and Wollescote has a significantly lower proportion of residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cradley and Wollescote | 41.7% | 36.3% | 15.64% | 4.9% | 1.46% |
| Dudley | 43.85% | 35.43% | 14.65% | 4.73% | 1.34% |
| 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
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How has the health of residents in Dudley changed since 2011?
Dudley residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.07% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 42.45% | 35.76% | 15.28% | 5.09% | 1.42% |
| 2021 | 43.85% | 35.43% | 14.65% | 4.73% | 1.34% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Cradley Heath Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Cradley Heath 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
| Level | Cradley and Wollescote | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 24.32% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 11.33% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 15.23% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.71% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.92% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 22.52% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Cradley Heath and Dudley
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Cradley Heath either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 64.17 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 35.83 of Cradley Heath residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Cradley and Wollescote | 64.17% | 35.83% |
| Dudley | 66.43% | 33.57% |
| West Midlands | 62.8% | 37.2% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Cradley Heath has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Cradley Heath compared to other wards in Dudley
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kingswinford North and Wall Heath | 85.09% | 14.91% |
| 2 | Halesowen South | 82.32% | 17.68% |
| 3 | Kingswinford South | 82.21% | 17.79% |
| 4 | Norton (Dudley) | 81.25% | 18.75% |
| 5 | Wordsley | 78.79% | 21.21% |
| 6 | Amblecote | 77.97% | 22.03% |
| 7 | Hayley Green and Cradley South | 76.42% | 23.58% |
| 8 | Sedgley (Dudley) | 76.39% | 23.61% |
| 9 | Pedmore and Stourbridge East | 75.7% | 24.3% |
| 10 | Halesowen North | 71.26% | 28.74% |
| 11 | Gornal | 69.86% | 30.14% |
| 12 | Wollaston and Stourbridge Town | 67.72% | 32.28% |
| 13 | Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood | 64.74% | 35.26% |
| 14 | Cradley and Wollescote | 64.17% | 35.83% |
| 15 | Upper Gornal and Woodsetton | 64.01% | 35.99% |
| 16 | Belle Vale (Dudley) | 62.93% | 37.07% |
| 17 | Lye and Stourbridge North | 60.2% | 39.8% |
| 18 | Coseley East | 59.59% | 40.41% |
| 19 | Castle and Priory | 56.97% | 43.03% |
| 20 | Brockmoor and Pensnett | 56.06% | 43.94% |
| 21 | Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews | 55.05% | 44.95% |
| 22 | St James's (Dudley) | 49.43% | 50.57% |
| 23 | St Thomas's (Dudley) | 47.46% | 52.54% |
| 24 | Brierley Hill | 47.22% | 52.78% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Cradley Heath Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Cradley and Wollescote.| Age Band | Proportion |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Cradley Heath and Dudley?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Dudley including Cradley Heath. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Amblecote | 13056 |
| Belle Vale | 14254 |
| Brierley Hill | 15199 |
| Brockmoor and Pensnett | 13546 |
| Castle and Priory | 15289 |
| Coseley East | 12704 |
| Cradley and Wollescote | 13534 |
| Gornal | 13291 |
| Halesowen North | 12742 |
| Halesowen South | 12370 |
| Hayley Green and Cradley South | 12161 |
| Kingswinford North and Wall Heath | 12023 |
| Kingswinford South | 12290 |
| Lye and Stourbridge North | 12687 |
| Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews | 15605 |
| Norton | 11993 |
| Pedmore and Stourbridge East | 12400 |
| Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood | 13897 |
| Sedgley | 11981 |
| St James's | 15764 |
| St Thomas's | 15931 |
| Upper Gornal and Woodsetton | 13870 |
| Wollaston and Stourbridge Town | 13046 |
| Wordsley | 12730 |
| Dudley Total | 322363 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
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