Is Ipsley in Redditch 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 Ipsley older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Ipsley and Redditch? What is the claimant count in Ipsley and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Ipsley & Redditch 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 Ipsley in the Redditch local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Greenlands (Redditch) | 87.62% | 12.38% |
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| Redditch | 88.58% | 11.42% |
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| West Midlands | 84.84% | 15.17% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Ipsley compared to other wards in Redditch
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Central | 74.04% | 25.96% |
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| 2 | Abbey | 82.11% | 17.89% |
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| 3 | Lodge Park | 82.12% | 17.88% |
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| 4 | Greenlands | 87.62% | 12.38% |
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| 5 | Matchborough | 88.08% | 11.92% |
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| 6 | Church Hill | 88.98% | 11.02% |
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| 7 | Winyates | 89.84% | 10.16% |
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| 8 | Batchley & Brockhill | 90.05% | 9.95% |
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| 9 | Headless Cross and Oakenshaw | 94.01% | 5.99% |
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| 10 | Crabbs Cross | 94.65% | 5.35% |
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| 11 | West | 95.03% | 4.97% |
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| 12 | Astwood Bank and Feckenham | 95.16% | 4.84% |
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';Ipsley is ranked 4 out of 12 wards in Redditch for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Ipsley Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Ipsley 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 Ipsley to the national average for England.
| Level | Greenlands | England |
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| No Qualifications | 22.68% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 13.62% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 16.45% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.41% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 16.83% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 21.74% | 33.92% |
What are the occupations of the residents of Ipsley?
The largest employment sector in Ipsley is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Elementary Occupations | 14.29% |
| Professional Occupations | 13.84% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 12.52% |
| Skilled Trades | 12.04% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 10.15% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 9.58% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.26% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 8.97% |
Ipsley Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Greenlands.| 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 Ipsley and Redditch
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Ipsley either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 59.5 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 40.5 of Ipsley residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Greenlands (Redditch) | 59.5% | 40.5% |
| Redditch | 64.43% | 35.57% |
| West Midlands | 62.8% | 37.2% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Ipsley has a lower level of home ownership than than the national average.
Ipsley compared to other wards in Redditch
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Crabbs Cross | 78.97% | 21.03% |
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| 2 | West (Redditch) | 77.59% | 22.41% |
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| 3 | Astwood Bank and Feckenham | 75.38% | 24.62% |
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| 4 | Winyates | 68.99% | 31.01% |
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| 5 | Headless Cross and Oakenshaw | 68.72% | 31.28% |
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| 6 | Matchborough | 65.84% | 34.16% |
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| 7 | Abbey (Redditch) | 60.22% | 39.78% |
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| 8 | Greenlands (Redditch) | 59.5% | 40.5% |
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| 9 | Lodge Park | 59.22% | 40.78% |
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| 10 | Central (Redditch) | 55.7% | 44.3% |
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| 11 | Batchley & Brockhill | 55.28% | 44.72% |
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| 12 | Church Hill | 54.86% | 45.14% |
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Ipsley is ranked 8 out of 12 wards in Redditch for the percentage of home owners.Ipsley Health Statistics
Greenlands has a lower proportion of residents (very_good_pc-$ward_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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| Greenlands (Redditch) | 46.22% | 35.12% | 13.79% | 3.82% | 1.05% |
| Redditch | 46.51% | 35.18% | 13.13% | 4.08% | 1.11% |
| West Midlands | 46.4% | 34.38% | 13.54% | 4.37% | 1.31% |
| 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 Redditch changed since 2011?
Redditch residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.06% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 46.77% | 34.86% | 12.96% | 4.18% | 1.23% |
| 2021 | 46.51% | 35.18% | 13.13% | 4.08% | 1.11% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Ipsley 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 Redditch.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Redditch | 3.9% | -0.1% |
| West Midlands | 5% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 61.6% |
| In Part-Time Work | 22.73% |
| Unemployed | 4.67% |
What is the population of Ipsley and Redditch?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Redditch including Ipsley. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Abbey | 6719 |
| Astwood Bank and Feckenham | 6056 |
| Batchley & Brockhill | 8930 |
| Central | 6841 |
| Church Hill | 7991 |
| Crabbs Cross | 5533 |
| Greenlands | 9462 |
| Headless Cross and Oakenshaw | 8282 |
| Lodge Park | 5619 |
| Matchborough | 6029 |
| West | 5967 |
| Winyates | 8139 |
| Redditch Total | 85568 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
