Is Cruise Hill in Redditch 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 Cruise Hill older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Cruise Hill and Redditch? What is the claimant count in Cruise Hill and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Cruise Hill Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Astwood Bank and Feckenham.| 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 | |
Cruise Hill Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Cruise Hill 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 Cruise Hill to the national average for England.
| Level | Astwood Bank and Feckenham | England |
|---|
| No Qualifications | 14.05% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 9.05% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 15.28% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.47% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.93% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 35.04% | 33.92% |
Cruise Hill 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 Redditch.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Redditch | 3.9% | -0.1% |
| West Midlands | 5% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|
| In Employment | 58.86% |
| In Part-Time Work | 27.77% |
| Unemployed | 3.5% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Cruise Hill and Redditch
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Cruise Hill either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 75.38 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 24.62 of Cruise Hill residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Astwood Bank and Feckenham | 75.38% | 24.62% |
| Redditch | 64.43% | 35.57% |
| West Midlands | 62.8% | 37.2% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Cruise Hill has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Cruise Hill compared to other wards in Redditch
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Crabbs Cross | 78.97% | 21.03% |
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| 2 | West (Redditch) | 77.59% | 22.41% |
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| 3 | Astwood Bank and Feckenham | 75.38% | 24.62% |
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| 4 | Winyates | 68.99% | 31.01% |
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| 5 | Headless Cross and Oakenshaw | 68.72% | 31.28% |
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| 6 | Matchborough | 65.84% | 34.16% |
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| 7 | Abbey (Redditch) | 60.22% | 39.78% |
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| 8 | Greenlands (Redditch) | 59.5% | 40.5% |
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| 9 | Lodge Park | 59.22% | 40.78% |
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| 10 | Central (Redditch) | 55.7% | 44.3% |
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| 11 | Batchley & Brockhill | 55.28% | 44.72% |
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| 12 | Church Hill | 54.86% | 45.14% |
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Cruise Hill is ranked 3 out of 12 wards in Redditch for the percentage of home owners.What are the occupations of the residents of Cruise Hill?
The largest employment sector in Cruise Hill is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 21% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 18.01% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 14.07% |
| Skilled Trades | 10.75% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.25% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 7.43% |
| Elementary Occupations | 7.39% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 4.93% |
Cruise Hill Health Statistics
Astwood Bank and Feckenham has more residents (very_good_pc-$country_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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| Astwood Bank and Feckenham | 50.25% | 35.31% | 10.82% | 2.76% | 0.86% |
| Redditch | 46.51% | 35.18% | 13.13% | 4.08% | 1.11% |
| 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
How has the health of residents in Redditch changed since 2011?
Redditch residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.06% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 46.77% | 34.86% | 12.96% | 4.18% | 1.23% |
| 2021 | 46.51% | 35.18% | 13.13% | 4.08% | 1.11% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Cruise Hill & Redditch 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 Cruise Hill in the Redditch local area district.
Cruise Hill has a lower rate of immigrants than Redditch, the West Midlands region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Astwood Bank and Feckenham | 95.16% | 4.84% |
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| Redditch | 88.58% | 11.42% |
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| West Midlands | 84.84% | 15.17% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Cruise Hill compared to other wards in Redditch
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Central | 74.04% | 25.96% |
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| 2 | Abbey | 82.11% | 17.89% |
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| 3 | Lodge Park | 82.12% | 17.88% |
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| 4 | Greenlands | 87.62% | 12.38% |
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| 5 | Matchborough | 88.08% | 11.92% |
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| 6 | Church Hill | 88.98% | 11.02% |
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| 7 | Winyates | 89.84% | 10.16% |
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| 8 | Batchley & Brockhill | 90.05% | 9.95% |
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| 9 | Headless Cross and Oakenshaw | 94.01% | 5.99% |
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| 10 | Crabbs Cross | 94.65% | 5.35% |
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| 11 | West | 95.03% | 4.97% |
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| 12 | Astwood Bank and Feckenham | 95.16% | 4.84% |
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';Cruise Hill is ranked 12 out of 12 wards in Redditch for the number of residents born outside of the UK.What is the population of Cruise Hill and Redditch?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Redditch including Cruise Hill. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Abbey | 6719 |
| Astwood Bank and Feckenham | 6056 |
| Batchley & Brockhill | 8930 |
| Central | 6841 |
| Church Hill | 7991 |
| Crabbs Cross | 5533 |
| Greenlands | 9462 |
| Headless Cross and Oakenshaw | 8282 |
| Lodge Park | 5619 |
| Matchborough | 6029 |
| West | 5967 |
| Winyates | 8139 |
| Redditch Total | 85568 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
