Is Dandy Corner in Mid Suffolk 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 Dandy Corner older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Dandy Corner and Mid Suffolk? What is the claimant count in Dandy Corner and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Dandy Corner & Mid Suffolk 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 Dandy Corner in the Mid Suffolk local area district.
Dandy Corner has a lower rate of immigrants than Mid Suffolk, the East of England region and England as a whole.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Bacton (Mid Suffolk) | 96.62% | 3.38% |
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| Mid Suffolk | 94.37% | 5.63% |
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| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Dandy Corner compared to other wards in Mid Suffolk
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Battisford & Ringshall | 82.41% | 17.59% |
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| 2 | St Peter's | 91.31% | 8.69% |
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| 3 | Stow Thorney | 91.95% | 8.05% |
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| 4 | Chilton | 93.39% | 6.62% |
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| 5 | Eye | 93.94% | 6.06% |
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| 6 | Thurston | 94.16% | 5.84% |
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| 7 | Rattlesden | 94.19% | 5.81% |
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| 8 | Rickinghall | 94.42% | 5.58% |
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| 9 | Elmswell & Woolpit | 94.43% | 5.57% |
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| 10 | Combs Ford | 94.65% | 5.35% |
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| 11 | Debenham | 95% | 5% |
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| 12 | Needham Market | 95.05% | 4.95% |
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| 13 | Onehouse | 95.17% | 4.83% |
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| 14 | Stradbroke & Laxfield | 95.22% | 4.78% |
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| 15 | Hoxne & Worlingworth | 95.41% | 4.59% |
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| 16 | Gislingham | 95.41% | 4.59% |
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| 17 | Blakenham | 95.44% | 4.56% |
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| 18 | Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden | 95.61% | 4.39% |
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| 19 | Stonham | 95.64% | 4.36% |
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| 20 | Bramford | 95.69% | 4.31% |
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| 21 | Palgrave | 95.81% | 4.19% |
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| 22 | Walsham-le-Willows | 96.03% | 3.97% |
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| 23 | Mendlesham | 96.16% | 3.84% |
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| 24 | Fressingfield | 96.41% | 3.59% |
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| 25 | Claydon & Barham | 96.44% | 3.56% |
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| 26 | Bacton | 96.62% | 3.38% |
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';Dandy Corner is ranked 26 out of 26 wards in Mid Suffolk for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Dandy Corner Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Bacton.| 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 | |
Dandy Corner Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Dandy Corner 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 Dandy Corner to the national average for England.
| Level | Bacton | England |
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| No Qualifications | 18.28% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 11.12% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.87% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.16% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 18.2% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 28.95% | 33.92% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Dandy Corner and Mid Suffolk
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Dandy Corner either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 83.11 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 16.89 of Dandy Corner residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Bacton (Mid Suffolk) | 83.11% | 16.89% |
| Mid Suffolk | 73.87% | 26.13% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Dandy Corner has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Dandy Corner compared to other wards in Mid Suffolk
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Bacton (Mid Suffolk) | 83.11% | 16.89% |
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| 2 | Onehouse | 80.28% | 19.72% |
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| 3 | Palgrave | 80.08% | 19.92% |
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| 4 | Blakenham | 79.97% | 20.03% |
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| 5 | Gislingham | 79.97% | 20.03% |
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| 6 | Thurston | 79.35% | 20.65% |
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| 7 | Claydon & Barham | 78.93% | 21.07% |
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| 8 | Rattlesden | 78.39% | 21.61% |
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| 9 | Stonham | 78.39% | 21.61% |
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| 10 | Mendlesham | 77.6% | 22.4% |
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| 11 | Hoxne & Worlingworth | 77.22% | 22.78% |
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| 12 | Fressingfield | 76.67% | 23.33% |
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| 13 | Bramford | 76.12% | 23.88% |
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| 14 | Rickinghall | 75.6% | 24.4% |
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| 15 | Elmswell & Woolpit | 74.12% | 25.88% |
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| 16 | Debenham | 73.6% | 26.4% |
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| 17 | Stradbroke & Laxfield | 72.92% | 27.08% |
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| 18 | Walsham-le-Willows | 72.55% | 27.45% |
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| 19 | Needham Market | 71.4% | 28.6% |
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| 20 | Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden | 71.11% | 28.89% |
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| 21 | Battisford & Ringshall | 70.21% | 29.79% |
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| 22 | Stow Thorney | 70.02% | 29.98% |
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| 23 | Eye | 68.44% | 31.56% |
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| 24 | Combs Ford | 67.82% | 32.18% |
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| 25 | Chilton (Mid Suffolk) | 67.16% | 32.84% |
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| 26 | St Peter's (Mid Suffolk) | 58.08% | 41.92% |
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Dandy Corner is ranked 1 out of 26 wards in Mid Suffolk for the percentage of home owners.Dandy Corner Health Statistics
Bacton 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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| Bacton (Mid Suffolk) | 45.85% | 35.96% | 14.35% | 3.24% | 0.61% |
| Mid Suffolk | 46.94% | 35.99% | 12.86% | 3.36% | 0.85% |
| East | 48.28% | 34.64% | 12.5% | 3.58% | 1% |
| 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 Mid Suffolk changed since 2011?
Mid Suffolk residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 0.26% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 47.88% | 35.31% | 12.85% | 3.12% | 0.83% |
| 2021 | 46.94% | 35.99% | 12.86% | 3.36% | 0.85% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What are the occupations of the residents of Dandy Corner?
The largest employment sector in Dandy Corner is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 17.22% |
| Professional Occupations | 16.84% |
| Skilled Trades | 16.84% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 10.09% |
| Elementary Occupations | 9.64% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.42% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 8.12% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 7.06% |
Dandy Corner 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 Mid Suffolk.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Mid Suffolk | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| East of England | 3% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 53.71% |
| In Part-Time Work | 32.63% |
| Unemployed | 2.94% |
What is the population of Dandy Corner and Mid Suffolk?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Mid Suffolk including Dandy Corner. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Bacton | 3000 |
| Battisford & Ringshall | 3976 |
| Blakenham | 3299 |
| Bramford | 2540 |
| Chilton | 6676 |
| Claydon & Barham | 6031 |
| Combs Ford | 6210 |
| Debenham | 3309 |
| Elmswell & Woolpit | 6531 |
| Eye | 3067 |
| Fressingfield | 2884 |
| Gislingham | 3217 |
| Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden | 5781 |
| Hoxne & Worlingworth | 2748 |
| Mendlesham | 3011 |
| Needham Market | 6133 |
| Onehouse | 2947 |
| Palgrave | 2879 |
| Rattlesden | 3186 |
| Rickinghall | 2956 |
| St Peter's | 2480 |
| Stonham | 2985 |
| Stow Thorney | 6748 |
| Stradbroke & Laxfield | 3150 |
| Thurston | 5926 |
| Walsham-le-Willows | 3187 |
| Mid Suffolk Total | 104857 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
