Is Garstang in Wyre 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 Garstang older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Garstang and Wyre? What is the claimant count in Garstang and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Garstang Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Garstang 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 Garstang to the national average for England.
| Level | Garstang | England |
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| No Qualifications | 21.48% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 8.65% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 12.72% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.79% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 15.61% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 31.27% | 33.92% |
Garstang & Wyre 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 Garstang in the Wyre local area district.
Garstang has a lower rate of immigrants than Wyre, the North West region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Garstang | 96.6% | 3.4% |
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| Wyre | 96.25% | 3.75% |
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| North West | 88.33% | 11.67% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Garstang compared to other wards in Wyre
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Pharos | 92.76% | 7.24% |
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| 2 | Mount | 94.79% | 5.21% |
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| 3 | Jubilee | 95.09% | 4.91% |
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| 4 | Rossall | 95.14% | 4.86% |
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| 5 | Breck | 95.29% | 4.71% |
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| 6 | Wyresdale | 95.63% | 4.37% |
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| 7 | Hardhorn with High Cross | 95.64% | 4.36% |
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| 8 | Tithebarn | 95.66% | 4.34% |
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| 9 | Brock with Catterall | 95.96% | 4.04% |
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| 10 | Pheasant's Wood | 96.11% | 3.89% |
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| 11 | Victoria & Norcross | 96.24% | 3.76% |
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| 12 | Park | 96.28% | 3.72% |
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| 13 | Calder | 96.53% | 3.47% |
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| 14 | Marsh Mill | 96.54% | 3.46% |
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| 15 | Garstang | 96.6% | 3.4% |
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| 16 | Cleveleys Park | 96.91% | 3.09% |
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| 17 | Bourne | 97.11% | 2.89% |
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| 18 | Carleton | 97.16% | 2.84% |
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| 19 | Preesall | 97.26% | 2.74% |
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| 20 | Hambleton & Stalmine | 97.35% | 2.65% |
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| 21 | Warren | 97.42% | 2.58% |
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| 22 | Great Eccleston | 97.46% | 2.54% |
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| 23 | Stanah | 97.58% | 2.42% |
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| 24 | Pilling | 98.82% | 1.18% |
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';Garstang is ranked 15 out of 24 wards in Wyre for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Garstang 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.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Wyre | 3.2% | -0.1% |
| 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 | 44.27% |
| In Part-Time Work | 31.63% |
| Unemployed | 1.8% |
Garstang Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Garstang.| 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 | |
What are the occupations of the residents of Garstang?
The largest employment sector in Garstang is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 19.49% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 13.49% |
| Skilled Trades | 13.3% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 10.79% |
| Elementary Occupations | 9.88% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 9.57% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.27% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 7.03% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Garstang and Wyre
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Garstang either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 79.23 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 20.77 of Garstang residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Garstang | 79.23% | 20.77% |
| Wyre | 73.35% | 26.65% |
| North West | 62.33% | 37.67% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Garstang has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Garstang compared to other wards in Wyre
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Pheasant's Wood | 87.79% | 12.21% |
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| 2 | Stanah | 86.4% | 13.6% |
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| 3 | Carleton | 86.36% | 13.64% |
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| 4 | Hardhorn with High Cross | 84.18% | 15.82% |
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| 5 | Hambleton & Stalmine | 82.61% | 17.39% |
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| 6 | Great Eccleston | 81.1% | 18.9% |
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| 7 | Calder (Wyre) | 81.02% | 18.98% |
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| 8 | Pilling | 80.11% | 19.89% |
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| 9 | Garstang | 79.23% | 20.77% |
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| 10 | Marsh Mill | 78.52% | 21.48% |
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| 11 | Victoria & Norcross | 78.46% | 21.54% |
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| 12 | Preesall | 77.64% | 22.36% |
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| 13 | Tithebarn | 76.75% | 23.25% |
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| 14 | Cleveleys Park | 76.46% | 23.54% |
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| 15 | Wyresdale | 75.55% | 24.45% |
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| 16 | Brock with Catterall | 73.95% | 26.05% |
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| 17 | Warren | 72.33% | 27.67% |
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| 18 | Breck | 69.8% | 30.2% |
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| 19 | Bourne | 69.13% | 30.87% |
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| 20 | Rossall | 63.78% | 36.22% |
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| 21 | Mount | 63.26% | 36.74% |
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| 22 | Jubilee (Wyre) | 62.24% | 37.76% |
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| 23 | Park (Wyre) | 53.44% | 46.56% |
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| 24 | Pharos | 43.1% | 56.9% |
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Garstang is ranked 9 out of 24 wards in Wyre for the percentage of home owners.Garstang Health Statistics
Garstang 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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| Garstang | 42.17% | 35.1% | 16.63% | 4.76% | 1.35% |
| Wyre | 44.33% | 33.28% | 15.48% | 5.27% | 1.65% |
| 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 Wyre changed since 2011?
Wyre residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.74% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 43.25% | 33.62% | 15.95% | 5.52% | 1.66% |
| 2021 | 44.33% | 33.28% | 15.48% | 5.27% | 1.65% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What is the population of Garstang and Wyre?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Wyre including Garstang. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Bourne | 6981 |
| Breck | 4412 |
| Brock with Catterall | 4765 |
| Calder | 2467 |
| Carleton | 4651 |
| Cleveleys Park | 4756 |
| Garstang | 6669 |
| Great Eccleston | 4160 |
| Hambleton & Stalmine | 4722 |
| Hardhorn with High Cross | 6377 |
| Jubilee | 4797 |
| Marsh Mill | 6467 |
| Mount | 5140 |
| Park | 4996 |
| Pharos | 4905 |
| Pheasant's Wood | 1583 |
| Pilling | 2723 |
| Preesall | 5648 |
| Rossall | 6326 |
| Stanah | 4669 |
| Tithebarn | 4245 |
| Victoria & Norcross | 4291 |
| Warren | 4944 |
| Wyresdale | 2373 |
| Wyre Total | 113067 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
