Is Dowles Brook in Wyre Forest 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 Dowles Brook older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Dowles Brook and Wyre Forest? What is the claimant count in Dowles Brook and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Dowles Brook 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 Wyre Forest.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Wyre Forest | 3.3% | -0.4% |
| West Midlands | 5% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 48.3% |
| In Part-Time Work | 31.57% |
| Unemployed | 4.1% |
What are the occupations of the residents of Dowles Brook?
The largest employment sector in Dowles Brook is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 19.03% |
| Professional Occupations | 18.17% |
| Skilled Trades | 13.05% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 12.46% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.84% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 7.85% |
| Elementary Occupations | 7.13% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 6.27% |
Dowles Brook Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Bewdley & Rock.| 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 | |
Dowles Brook Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Dowles Brook 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 Dowles Brook to the national average for England.
| Level | Bewdley & Rock | England |
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| No Qualifications | 20.14% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 9.24% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.04% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 15.19% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 31.94% | 33.92% |
Dowles Brook Health Statistics
Bewdley & Rock 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 |
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| Bewdley & Rock | 43.35% | 36.39% | 14.76% | 4.34% | 1.17% |
| Wyre Forest | 43.31% | 35.76% | 14.79% | 4.74% | 1.4% |
| 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 Wyre Forest changed since 2011?
Wyre Forest residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.27% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 43.61% | 35.19% | 15.19% | 4.64% | 1.36% |
| 2021 | 43.31% | 35.76% | 14.79% | 4.74% | 1.4% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
How many residents own or rent their home in Dowles Brook and Wyre Forest
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Dowles Brook either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 81.39 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 18.61 of Dowles Brook residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Bewdley & Rock | 81.39% | 18.61% |
| Wyre Forest | 68.75% | 31.25% |
| West Midlands | 62.8% | 37.2% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Dowles Brook has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Dowles Brook compared to other wards in Wyre Forest
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Lickhill | 87.94% | 12.06% |
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| 2 | Bewdley & Rock | 81.39% | 18.61% |
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| 3 | Wyre Forest Rural | 74.35% | 25.65% |
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| 4 | Franche & Habberley North | 74.01% | 25.99% |
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| 5 | Mitton | 73.33% | 26.67% |
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| 6 | Wribbenhall & Arley | 71.48% | 28.52% |
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| 7 | Areley Kings & Riverside | 70.03% | 29.97% |
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| 8 | Aggborough & Spennells | 67.42% | 32.58% |
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| 9 | Offmore & Comberton | 65.57% | 34.43% |
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| 10 | Broadwaters | 62.22% | 37.78% |
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| 11 | Foley Park & Hoobrook | 57.97% | 42.03% |
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| 12 | Blakebrook & Habberley South | 56.94% | 43.06% |
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Dowles Brook is ranked 2 out of 12 wards in Wyre Forest for the percentage of home owners.Dowles Brook & Wyre Forest 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 Dowles Brook in the Wyre Forest local area district.
Dowles Brook has a lower rate of immigrants than Wyre Forest, the West Midlands region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Bewdley & Rock | 97.26% | 2.74% |
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| Wyre Forest | 95.03% | 4.97% |
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| West Midlands | 84.84% | 15.17% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Dowles Brook compared to other wards in Wyre Forest
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Broadwaters | 91.06% | 8.94% |
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| 2 | Blakebrook & Habberley South | 92.43% | 7.57% |
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| 3 | Aggborough & Spennells | 93.16% | 6.84% |
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| 4 | Offmore & Comberton | 93.31% | 6.69% |
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| 5 | Foley Park & Hoobrook | 94.51% | 5.49% |
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| 6 | Areley Kings & Riverside | 96.42% | 3.58% |
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| 7 | Mitton | 96.59% | 3.41% |
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| 8 | Wyre Forest Rural | 96.74% | 3.26% |
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| 9 | Franche & Habberley North | 96.82% | 3.18% |
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| 10 | Bewdley & Rock | 97.26% | 2.74% |
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| 11 | Wribbenhall & Arley | 97.44% | 2.56% |
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| 12 | Lickhill | 97.81% | 2.19% |
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';Dowles Brook is ranked 10 out of 12 wards in Wyre Forest for the number of residents born outside of the UK.What is the population of Dowles Brook and Wyre Forest?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Wyre Forest including Dowles Brook. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Aggborough & Spennells | 8774 |
| Areley Kings & Riverside | 8236 |
| Bewdley & Rock | 8457 |
| Blakebrook & Habberley South | 9350 |
| Broadwaters | 9381 |
| Foley Park & Hoobrook | 10689 |
| Franche & Habberley North | 9620 |
| Lickhill | 2409 |
| Mitton | 10110 |
| Offmore & Comberton | 9545 |
| Wribbenhall & Arley | 5381 |
| Wyre Forest Rural | 9187 |
| Wyre Forest Total | 101139 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
