Is Foul Anchor in Fenland 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 Foul Anchor older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Foul Anchor and Fenland? What is the claimant count in Foul Anchor and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.What are the occupations of the residents of Foul Anchor?
The largest employment sector in Foul Anchor is Skilled Trades. The smallest employment sector is Administrative & Secretarial.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Skilled Trades | 15.04% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 12.61% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 12.3% |
| Professional Occupations | 11.21% |
| Elementary Occupations | 11.17% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 10.76% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 10.59% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.18% |
Foul Anchor Health Statistics
Roman Bank 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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| Roman Bank | 38.51% | 37.6% | 16.82% | 5.54% | 1.53% |
| Fenland | 40.27% | 37.48% | 15.87% | 4.94% | 1.44% |
| 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 Fenland changed since 2011?
Fenland residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.47% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 39.45% | 37.83% | 16.54% | 4.82% | 1.36% |
| 2021 | 40.27% | 37.48% | 15.87% | 4.94% | 1.44% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Foul Anchor 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 Fenland.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Fenland | 3.9% | -0.1% |
| 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 | 49.57% |
| In Part-Time Work | 27.1% |
| Unemployed | 3.56% |
Foul Anchor Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Foul Anchor 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 Foul Anchor to the national average for England.
| Level | Roman Bank | England |
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| No Qualifications | 25.32% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 13.3% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 16.27% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.49% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 16.77% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 19.06% | 33.92% |
Foul Anchor & Fenland 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 Foul Anchor in the Fenland local area district.
Foul Anchor has a lower rate of immigrants than Fenland, the East of England region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Roman Bank | 93.31% | 6.69% |
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| Fenland | 87.54% | 12.46% |
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| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Foul Anchor compared to other wards in Fenland
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Medworth | 61.36% | 38.64% |
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| 2 | Clarkson | 61.57% | 38.43% |
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| 3 | Waterlees Village | 70.84% | 29.16% |
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| 4 | Octavia Hill | 72.16% | 27.84% |
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| 5 | Kirkgate | 79.05% | 20.95% |
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| 6 | Staithe | 80.98% | 19.02% |
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| 7 | Peckover | 82.75% | 17.25% |
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| 8 | Slade Lode | 87.34% | 12.66% |
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| 9 | The Mills | 89.8% | 10.2% |
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| 10 | Wenneye | 90.02% | 9.98% |
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| 11 | March North | 90.44% | 9.56% |
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| 12 | March East | 90.67% | 9.33% |
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| 13 | Birch | 90.98% | 9.02% |
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| 14 | March West | 92.71% | 7.29% |
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| 15 | Roman Bank | 93.31% | 6.69% |
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| 16 | Bassenhally | 93.36% | 6.64% |
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| 17 | St Andrews | 93.58% | 6.42% |
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| 18 | Stonald | 93.72% | 6.28% |
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| 19 | Benwick, Coates & Eastrea | 94.02% | 5.98% |
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| 20 | Parson Drove & Wisbech St Mary | 94.19% | 5.81% |
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| 21 | Doddington & Wimblington | 94.21% | 5.79% |
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| 22 | Lattersey | 94.33% | 5.67% |
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| 23 | Elm & Christchurch | 94.61% | 5.39% |
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| 24 | Manea | 94.63% | 5.37% |
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';Foul Anchor is ranked 15 out of 24 wards in Fenland for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Foul Anchor Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Roman Bank.| 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 | |
How many residents own or rent their home in Foul Anchor and Fenland
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Foul Anchor either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 78.14 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 21.86 of Foul Anchor residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Roman Bank | 78.14% | 21.86% |
| Fenland | 66.81% | 33.19% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Foul Anchor has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Foul Anchor compared to other wards in Fenland
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Stonald | 78.76% | 21.24% |
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| 2 | Doddington & Wimblington | 78.62% | 21.38% |
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| 3 | Roman Bank | 78.14% | 21.86% |
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| 4 | Benwick, Coates & Eastrea | 77.66% | 22.34% |
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| 5 | Manea | 75.79% | 24.21% |
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| 6 | Parson Drove & Wisbech St Mary | 75.18% | 24.82% |
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| 7 | St Andrews (Fenland) | 74.36% | 25.64% |
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| 8 | Wenneye | 73.86% | 26.14% |
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| 9 | Elm & Christchurch | 73.43% | 26.57% |
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| 10 | March North | 72.56% | 27.44% |
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| 11 | The Mills | 70.86% | 29.14% |
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| 12 | March West | 70.1% | 29.9% |
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| 13 | Bassenhally | 68.21% | 31.79% |
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| 14 | Birch (Fenland) | 68.09% | 31.91% |
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| 15 | Kirkgate | 66% | 34% |
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| 16 | Lattersey | 65.86% | 34.14% |
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| 17 | Peckover | 63.33% | 36.67% |
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| 18 | Slade Lode | 60.32% | 39.68% |
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| 19 | March East | 59.16% | 40.84% |
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| 20 | Staithe | 58.24% | 41.76% |
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| 21 | Octavia Hill | 54.41% | 45.59% |
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| 22 | Waterlees Village | 46.57% | 53.43% |
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| 23 | Medworth | 42.5% | 57.5% |
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| 24 | Clarkson | 38.41% | 61.59% |
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Foul Anchor is ranked 3 out of 24 wards in Fenland for the percentage of home owners.What is the population of Foul Anchor and Fenland?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Fenland including Foul Anchor. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Bassenhally | 5154 |
| Benwick, Coates & Eastrea | 4613 |
| Birch | 2368 |
| Clarkson | 2821 |
| Doddington & Wimblington | 4678 |
| Elm & Christchurch | 4931 |
| Kirkgate | 2529 |
| Lattersey | 2706 |
| Manea | 2593 |
| March East | 7792 |
| March North | 7690 |
| March West | 7396 |
| Medworth | 3114 |
| Octavia Hill | 6161 |
| Parson Drove & Wisbech St Mary | 5396 |
| Peckover | 2679 |
| Roman Bank | 6661 |
| Slade Lode | 2928 |
| St Andrews | 2886 |
| Staithe | 2449 |
| Stonald | 2744 |
| The Mills | 2675 |
| Waterlees Village | 6161 |
| Wenneye | 2955 |
| Fenland Total | 102080 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
