We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Lower Green in North Norfolk 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 Lower Green older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Lower Green and North Norfolk? Is Lower Green an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
How many residents own or rent their home in Lower Green and North Norfolk
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Lower Green either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 62.88 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 37.12 of Lower Green residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Priory (North Norfolk) | 62.88% | 37.12% |
| North Norfolk | 68.65% | 31.35% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Lower Green has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Lower Green compared to other wards in North Norfolk
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beeston Regis & The Runtons | 79.97% | 20.03% |
| 2 | Poppyland | 78.05% | 21.95% |
| 3 | Happisburgh | 77.93% | 22.07% |
| 4 | Trunch | 76.8% | 23.2% |
| 5 | Hickling | 76.35% | 23.65% |
| 6 | Sheringham South | 74.79% | 25.21% |
| 7 | Erpingham | 74.23% | 25.77% |
| 8 | Hoveton & Tunstead | 74.08% | 25.92% |
| 9 | Bacton (North Norfolk) | 73.33% | 26.67% |
| 10 | Stibbard | 72.24% | 27.76% |
| 11 | Stody | 71.09% | 28.91% |
| 12 | Gresham | 70.74% | 29.26% |
| 13 | North Walsham Market Cross | 70.48% | 29.52% |
| 14 | Coastal (North Norfolk) | 69.96% | 30.04% |
| 15 | Briston | 69.14% | 30.86% |
| 16 | Holt (North Norfolk) | 67.89% | 32.11% |
| 17 | Worstead | 67.21% | 32.79% |
| 18 | The Raynhams | 66.19% | 33.81% |
| 19 | Stalham | 65.79% | 34.21% |
| 20 | North Walsham West | 65.62% | 34.38% |
| 21 | North Walsham East | 65.44% | 34.56% |
| 22 | Lancaster North | 65.11% | 34.89% |
| 23 | Suffield Park | 64.37% | 35.63% |
| 24 | Lancaster South | 64.25% | 35.75% |
| 25 | Sheringham North | 63.03% | 36.97% |
| 26 | Priory (North Norfolk) | 62.88% | 37.12% |
| 27 | Walsingham | 61.11% | 38.89% |
| 28 | Cromer Town | 58.58% | 41.42% |
| 29 | Wells with Holkham | 53.5% | 46.5% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Lower Green Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Lower Green 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
| Level | Priory | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 17.93% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 10.9% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.31% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.72% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 14.72% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 34.96% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Lower Green & North Norfolk 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 Lower Green in the North Norfolk local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Priory (North Norfolk) | 95.44% | 4.56% |
| North Norfolk | 95.44% | 4.56% |
| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Lower Green compared to other wards in North Norfolk
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coastal | 93.1% | 6.9% |
| 2 | Cromer Town | 93.35% | 6.65% |
| 3 | Lancaster South | 93.66% | 6.34% |
| 4 | Lancaster North | 93.82% | 6.18% |
| 5 | Holt | 94.08% | 5.92% |
| 6 | Worstead | 94.15% | 5.85% |
| 7 | Wells with Holkham | 94.46% | 5.54% |
| 8 | Stody | 94.68% | 5.32% |
| 9 | North Walsham Market Cross | 94.84% | 5.16% |
| 10 | Sheringham North | 94.85% | 5.15% |
| 11 | The Raynhams | 95.25% | 4.75% |
| 12 | Hoveton & Tunstead | 95.34% | 4.66% |
| 13 | Briston | 95.37% | 4.63% |
| 14 | Priory | 95.44% | 4.56% |
| 15 | Suffield Park | 95.69% | 4.31% |
| 16 | Walsingham | 95.73% | 4.27% |
| 17 | Erpingham | 95.78% | 4.22% |
| 18 | Sheringham South | 95.79% | 4.21% |
| 19 | Poppyland | 95.89% | 4.11% |
| 20 | Stalham | 96.25% | 3.75% |
| 21 | North Walsham West | 96.3% | 3.7% |
| 22 | Stibbard | 96.41% | 3.59% |
| 23 | Beeston Regis & The Runtons | 96.41% | 3.59% |
| 24 | Gresham | 96.55% | 3.45% |
| 25 | North Walsham East | 96.67% | 3.33% |
| 26 | Trunch | 96.78% | 3.22% |
| 27 | Bacton | 96.95% | 3.05% |
| 28 | Happisburgh | 97.12% | 2.88% |
| 29 | Hickling | 97.24% | 2.76% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Lower Green?
The largest employment sector in Lower Green is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 19.72% |
| Skilled Trades | 18.01% |
| Professional Occupations | 13.28% |
| Elementary Occupations | 11.67% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 8.35% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 7.75% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 7.44% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 5.73% |
Lower Green Health Statistics
Priory 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory (North Norfolk) | 44.26% | 36.79% | 14.62% | 3.18% | 1.15% |
| North Norfolk | 39.35% | 37.61% | 17.01% | 4.68% | 1.35% |
| 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
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How has the health of residents in North Norfolk changed since 2011?
North Norfolk residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.27% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 38.92% | 37.77% | 17.15% | 4.77% | 1.39% |
| 2021 | 39.35% | 37.61% | 17.01% | 4.68% | 1.35% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Lower Green Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Priory.| Age Band | Proportion |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Lower Green 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 North Norfolk.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| North Norfolk | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| East of England | 3% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|---|
| In Employment | 49.45% |
| In Part-Time Work | 39.9% |
| Unemployed | 2.19% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Lower Green and North Norfolk?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in North Norfolk including Lower Green. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Bacton | 2406 |
| Beeston Regis & The Runtons | 2674 |
| Briston | 2630 |
| Coastal | 2269 |
| Cromer Town | 5089 |
| Erpingham | 2695 |
| Gresham | 2530 |
| Happisburgh | 2760 |
| Hickling | 2592 |
| Holt | 5053 |
| Hoveton & Tunstead | 5296 |
| Lancaster North | 2386 |
| Lancaster South | 5671 |
| Mundesley | 2709 |
| North Walsham East | 5156 |
| North Walsham Market Cross | 2463 |
| North Walsham West | 5313 |
| Poppyland | 2628 |
| Priory | 2286 |
| Roughton | 2898 |
| Sheringham North | 2962 |
| Sheringham South | 4657 |
| St Benet's | 2432 |
| Stalham | 5916 |
| Stibbard | 2737 |
| Stody | 2488 |
| Suffield Park | 2673 |
| The Raynhams | 2730 |
| Trunch | 2624 |
| Walsingham | 2482 |
| Wells with Holkham | 2473 |
| Worstead | 3489 |
| North Norfolk Total | 105167 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
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