Is Forthampton in Tewkesbury 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 Forthampton older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Forthampton and Tewkesbury? What is the claimant count in Forthampton and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.What are the occupations of the residents of Forthampton?
The largest employment sector in Forthampton is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 23.11% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 19.01% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 14.02% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 12.99% |
| Skilled Trades | 11.25% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 5.84% |
| Elementary Occupations | 5.46% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 3.62% |
Forthampton 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 Tewkesbury.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Tewkesbury | 2% | -0.2% |
| South West | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 54.33% |
| In Part-Time Work | 30.41% |
| Unemployed | 1.8% |
Forthampton Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Highnam with Haw Bridge.| 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 | |
Forthampton Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Forthampton 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 Forthampton to the national average for England.
| Level | Highnam with Haw Bridge | England |
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| No Qualifications | 11.86% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 8.79% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.69% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.51% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.55% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 39.45% | 33.92% |
Forthampton & Tewkesbury 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 Forthampton in the Tewkesbury local area district.
Forthampton has a lower rate of immigrants than Tewkesbury, the South West region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Highnam with Haw Bridge | 94.12% | 5.88% |
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| Tewkesbury | 91.81% | 8.19% |
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| South West | 89.8% | 10.2% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Forthampton compared to other wards in Tewkesbury
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Innsworth | 82.78% | 17.22% |
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| 2 | Cleeve West | 90.65% | 9.35% |
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| 3 | Shurdington | 90.94% | 9.06% |
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| 4 | Tewkesbury South | 90.99% | 9.01% |
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| 5 | Churchdown Brookfield with Hucclecote | 91% | 9% |
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| 6 | Brockworth West | 91.04% | 8.96% |
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| 7 | Northway | 91.5% | 8.5% |
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| 8 | Churchdown St John's | 91.79% | 8.21% |
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| 9 | Cleeve Grange | 92.38% | 7.62% |
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| 10 | Brockworth East | 92.45% | 7.55% |
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| 11 | Tewkesbury East | 92.57% | 7.43% |
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| 12 | Cleeve St Michael's | 92.57% | 7.43% |
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| 13 | Severn Vale South | 92.7% | 7.3% |
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| 14 | Isbourne | 92.96% | 7.04% |
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| 15 | Cleeve Hill | 93.33% | 6.67% |
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| 16 | Tewkesbury North & Twyning | 93.52% | 6.48% |
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| 17 | Winchcombe | 93.77% | 6.23% |
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| 18 | Highnam with Haw Bridge | 94.12% | 5.88% |
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| 19 | Badgeworth | 94.3% | 5.7% |
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| 20 | Severn Vale North | 95.01% | 4.99% |
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';Forthampton is ranked 18 out of 20 wards in Tewkesbury for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Forthampton Health Statistics
Highnam with Haw Bridge 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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| Highnam with Haw Bridge | 50.95% | 34.43% | 11.15% | 2.76% | 0.7% |
| Tewkesbury | 49.78% | 34.3% | 12% | 3.12% | 0.81% |
| South West | 47.6% | 34.21% | 13.12% | 3.95% | 1.12% |
| 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 Tewkesbury changed since 2011?
Tewkesbury residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.83% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 47.64% | 35.61% | 12.46% | 3.3% | 0.99% |
| 2021 | 49.78% | 34.3% | 12% | 3.12% | 0.81% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
How many residents own or rent their home in Forthampton and Tewkesbury
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Forthampton either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 80.3 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 19.7 of Forthampton residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Highnam with Haw Bridge | 80.3% | 19.7% |
| Tewkesbury | 70.75% | 29.25% |
| South West | 65.88% | 34.12% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Forthampton has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Forthampton compared to other wards in Tewkesbury
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Cleeve Hill | 86.82% | 13.18% |
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| 2 | Highnam with Haw Bridge | 80.3% | 19.7% |
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| 3 | Severn Vale South | 78.78% | 21.22% |
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| 4 | Churchdown Brookfield with Hucclecote | 77.65% | 22.35% |
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| 5 | Severn Vale North | 77.36% | 22.64% |
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| 6 | Badgeworth | 76.54% | 23.46% |
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| 7 | Cleeve Grange | 74.91% | 25.09% |
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| 8 | Tewkesbury North & Twyning | 74.56% | 25.44% |
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| 9 | Tewkesbury East | 74.54% | 25.46% |
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| 10 | Winchcombe | 72.17% | 27.83% |
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| 11 | Isbourne | 71.72% | 28.28% |
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| 12 | Churchdown St John's | 70.44% | 29.56% |
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| 13 | Brockworth West | 70.38% | 29.62% |
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| 14 | Cleeve West | 69.61% | 30.39% |
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| 15 | Shurdington | 67.61% | 32.39% |
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| 16 | Northway | 66.01% | 33.99% |
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| 17 | Brockworth East | 64.13% | 35.87% |
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| 18 | Cleeve St Michael's | 63.64% | 36.36% |
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| 19 | Innsworth | 56.79% | 43.21% |
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| 20 | Tewkesbury South | 54.16% | 45.84% |
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Forthampton is ranked 2 out of 20 wards in Tewkesbury for the percentage of home owners.What is the population of Forthampton and Tewkesbury?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Tewkesbury including Forthampton. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Badgeworth | 2663 |
| Brockworth East | 3836 |
| Brockworth West | 5317 |
| Churchdown Brookfield with Hucclecote | 6699 |
| Churchdown St John's | 7506 |
| Cleeve Grange | 3169 |
| Cleeve Hill | 5259 |
| Cleeve St Michael's | 5471 |
| Cleeve West | 5578 |
| Highnam with Haw Bridge | 4681 |
| Innsworth | 5583 |
| Isbourne | 3802 |
| Northway | 5219 |
| Severn Vale North | 2740 |
| Severn Vale South | 2348 |
| Shurdington | 2291 |
| Tewkesbury East | 6149 |
| Tewkesbury North & Twyning | 5280 |
| Tewkesbury South | 6129 |
| Winchcombe | 6904 |
| Tewkesbury Total | 96624 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
