Is Firswood in Trafford 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 Firswood older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Firswood and Trafford? What is the claimant count in Firswood and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Firswood 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 Trafford.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Trafford | 3.2% | -0.2% |
| 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 | 55.9% |
| In Part-Time Work | 27.89% |
| Unemployed | 6.47% |
What are the occupations of the residents of Firswood?
The largest employment sector in Firswood is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Skilled Trades.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 27.79% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 15.26% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 10.35% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.3% |
| Elementary Occupations | 9.03% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 7.02% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 6.12% |
| Skilled Trades | 5.99% |
Firswood Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Firswood 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 Firswood to the national average for England.
| Level | Longford | England |
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| No Qualifications | 17.45% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 8.04% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 11.78% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.63% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 14.42% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 41.97% | 33.92% |
Firswood & Trafford 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 Firswood in the Trafford local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Longford (Trafford) | 74.37% | 25.63% |
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| Trafford | 85.13% | 14.87% |
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| North West | 88.33% | 11.67% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Firswood compared to other wards in Trafford
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Clifford | 65.76% | 34.24% |
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| 2 | Longford | 74.37% | 25.63% |
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| 3 | Broadheath | 79.53% | 20.47% |
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| 4 | Altrincham | 82.22% | 17.78% |
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| 5 | Hale Barns | 82.23% | 17.77% |
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| 6 | Gorse Hill | 82.25% | 17.75% |
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| 7 | Priory | 82.58% | 17.42% |
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| 8 | Stretford | 83.85% | 16.15% |
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| 9 | St Mary's | 85.11% | 14.89% |
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| 10 | Brooklands | 86.38% | 13.62% |
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| 11 | Bowdon | 86.76% | 13.24% |
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| 12 | Sale Moor | 87.03% | 12.97% |
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| 13 | Village | 87.16% | 12.84% |
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| 14 | Hale Central | 88.48% | 11.52% |
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| 15 | Ashton upon Mersey | 89.2% | 10.8% |
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| 16 | Timperley | 90.6% | 9.4% |
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| 17 | Bucklow-St Martins | 92.29% | 7.71% |
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| 18 | Urmston | 92.59% | 7.41% |
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| 19 | Davyhulme East | 92.66% | 7.34% |
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| 20 | Davyhulme West | 94.05% | 5.95% |
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| 21 | Flixton | 94.11% | 5.89% |
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';Firswood is ranked 2 out of 21 wards in Trafford for the number of residents born outside of the UK.How many residents own or rent their home in Firswood and Trafford
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Firswood either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 57.31 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 42.69 of Firswood residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Longford (Trafford) | 57.31% | 42.69% |
| Trafford | 68.96% | 31.04% |
| North West | 62.33% | 37.67% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Firswood has a lower level of home ownership than than the national average.
Firswood compared to other wards in Trafford
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Timperley | 90.67% | 9.33% |
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| 2 | Hale Barns | 81.96% | 18.04% |
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| 3 | Davyhulme West | 81.37% | 18.63% |
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| 4 | Brooklands (Trafford) | 81.1% | 18.9% |
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| 5 | Flixton | 80.67% | 19.33% |
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| 6 | Hale Central | 78.05% | 21.95% |
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| 7 | Davyhulme East | 77.18% | 22.82% |
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| 8 | Bowdon | 76.35% | 23.65% |
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| 9 | Ashton upon Mersey | 74.43% | 25.57% |
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| 10 | Broadheath (Trafford) | 73.47% | 26.53% |
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| 11 | Urmston | 70.58% | 29.42% |
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| 12 | Sale Moor | 67.98% | 32.02% |
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| 13 | Village (Trafford) | 66.8% | 33.2% |
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| 14 | Altrincham | 65.86% | 34.14% |
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| 15 | St Mary's (Trafford) | 64.89% | 35.11% |
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| 16 | Stretford | 62.52% | 37.48% |
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| 17 | Priory (Trafford) | 61.35% | 38.65% |
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| 18 | Gorse Hill (Trafford) | 59.07% | 40.93% |
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| 19 | Longford (Trafford) | 57.31% | 42.69% |
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| 20 | Bucklow-St Martins | 52.27% | 47.73% |
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| 21 | Clifford | 38.76% | 61.24% |
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Firswood is ranked 19 out of 21 wards in Trafford for the percentage of home owners.Firswood Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Longford.| 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 | |
Firswood Health Statistics
Longford 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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| Longford (Trafford) | 49.83% | 32.1% | 12.84% | 4.15% | 1.08% |
| Trafford | 53.1% | 30.97% | 11.28% | 3.58% | 1.07% |
| 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 Trafford changed since 2011?
Trafford residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.46% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 50.97% | 31.64% | 12.16% | 4.09% | 1.13% |
| 2021 | 53.1% | 30.97% | 11.28% | 3.58% | 1.07% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What is the population of Firswood and Trafford?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Trafford including Firswood. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Altrincham | 13379 |
| Ashton upon Mersey | 10345 |
| Bowdon | 9285 |
| Broadheath | 14167 |
| Brooklands | 10809 |
| Bucklow-St Martins | 10445 |
| Clifford | 12792 |
| Davyhulme East | 9708 |
| Davyhulme West | 10040 |
| Flixton | 10633 |
| Gorse Hill | 12442 |
| Hale Barns | 10141 |
| Hale Central | 10858 |
| Longford | 12935 |
| Priory | 11954 |
| Sale Moor | 10922 |
| St Mary's | 12126 |
| Stretford | 11307 |
| Timperley | 11160 |
| Urmston | 11148 |
| Village | 10983 |
| Trafford Total | 237579 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
