Socio-economic statistics for Higher Marsh, Somerset

Socio-economic statistics for Higher Marsh, Somerset

Is Higher Marsh in South Somerset 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 Higher Marsh older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Higher Marsh and South Somerset? What is the claimant count in Higher Marsh and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.

Higher Marsh Health Statistics

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VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

Higher Marsh Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Higher Marsh 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 Higher Marsh to the national average for .
Level
No Qualifications0%0%
Level 10%0%
Level 20%0%
Apprenticeship0%0%
Level 30%0%
Level 40%0%

Higher Marsh & 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 Higher Marsh in the local area district.

AreaBorn in UKBorn outside UK
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Higher Marsh compared to other wards in

#WardBorn in UKBorn outside UK
';Higher Marsh is ranked out of 0 wards in for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

How many residents own or rent their home in Higher Marsh and

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Higher Marsh either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 0 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 0 of Higher Marsh residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
AreaOwnedRented
0%0%
0%0%
0%0%
0%0%

Higher Marsh has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.

Higher Marsh compared to other wards in

#WardOwnedRented
Higher Marsh is ranked out of 0 wards in for the percentage of home owners.

Higher Marsh Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in .
Age BandProportion
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 Higher Marsh?

The largest employment sector in Higher Marsh is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Elementary Occupations.
SectorProportion
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials%
Professional Occupations%
Associate Professional & Technical%
Administrative & Secretarial%
Skilled Trades%
Caring, leisure & Other Services%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives%
Elementary Occupations%

Higher Marsh 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 .
AreaUnemployedYearly Change
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UK3.7%-0.3%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
The 2021 census had data on people who were economically active (seeking work) yet unemployed on Census day (Sunday March 21st 2021). These statitics do cover Higher Marsh on a ward level. However, it has to be noted that the Census day was during the height of the Covid19 pandemic and therefore are not reflective of normal levels of unemployment. For example, between March 2020 and June 2020 people claiming Universal Credit doubled in most areas of the United Kingdom and then steadily declined up to the day of the Census and beyond. This data also contains the proportion of people in part-time work (working between 1-35 hours per week), which maybe an indicator of under employment in Higher Marsh.
Economic StatusProportion
In Employment0%
In Part-Time Work0%
Unemployed0%
100% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Higher Marsh

What is the population of Higher Marsh and South Somerset?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in South Somerset including Higher Marsh. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

WardPopulation
Blackdown & Tatworth5017
Blackmoor Vale5663
Bruton2985
Brympton8165
Burrow Hill2829
Camelot2910
Cary5349
Chard Avishayes2869
Chard Combe2157
Chard Crimchard2904
Chard Holyrood3433
Chard Jocelyn2516
Coker5304
Crewkerne7934
Curry Rivel, Huish & Langport5761
Eggwood2431
Hamdon2605
Ilminster5976
Islemoor2507
Martock5512
Milborne Port3010
Neroche2653
Northstone, Ivelchester & St Michael's9793
Parrett2371
South Petherton5567
Tower2558
Turn Hill2534
Wessex5873
Wincanton6236
Windwhistle2248
Yeovil College9302
Yeovil Lyde7238
Yeovil Summerlands8831
Yeovil Westland8392
Yeovil Without7263
South Somerset Total168696



Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.