Is Lower Rea in Gloucester 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 Lower Rea older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Lower Rea and Gloucester? What is the claimant count in Lower Rea and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Lower Rea Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Lower Rea 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 Lower Rea to the national average for England.
| Level | Quedgeley Severn Vale | England |
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| No Qualifications | 12.37% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 11.51% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 16.92% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.83% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 22.09% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 29.13% | 33.92% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Lower Rea and Gloucester
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Lower Rea either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 75.32 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 24.69 of Lower Rea residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Quedgeley Severn Vale | 75.32% | 24.69% |
| Gloucester | 63.85% | 36.15% |
| South West | 65.88% | 34.12% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Lower Rea has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Lower Rea compared to other wards in Gloucester
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Longlevens | 85.6% | 14.4% |
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| 2 | Abbeydale | 84.1% | 15.9% |
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| 3 | Hucclecote | 83.27% | 16.73% |
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| 4 | Elmbridge | 78.3% | 21.7% |
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| 5 | Abbeymead | 78.18% | 21.82% |
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| 6 | Barnwood | 77.33% | 22.67% |
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| 7 | Quedgeley Severn Vale | 75.32% | 24.69% |
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| 8 | Grange (Gloucester) | 71.7% | 28.3% |
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| 9 | Quedgeley Fieldcourt | 69.99% | 30.01% |
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| 10 | Tuffley | 66.17% | 33.83% |
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| 11 | Moreland | 57.75% | 42.25% |
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| 12 | Coney Hill | 57.1% | 42.9% |
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| 13 | Kingsway (Gloucester) | 54.96% | 45.04% |
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| 14 | Podsmead | 53.53% | 46.47% |
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| 15 | Matson, Robinswood and White City | 48.42% | 51.58% |
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| 16 | Kingsholm and Wotton | 46.76% | 53.24% |
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| 17 | Barton and Tredworth | 46.62% | 53.38% |
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| 18 | Westgate (Gloucester) | 38.41% | 61.59% |
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Lower Rea is ranked 7 out of 18 wards in Gloucester for the percentage of home owners.Lower Rea & Gloucester 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 Rea in the Gloucester local area district.
Lower Rea has a lower rate of immigrants than Gloucester, the South West region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Quedgeley Severn Vale | 92.73% | 7.27% |
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| Gloucester | 85.59% | 14.41% |
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| South West | 89.8% | 10.2% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Lower Rea compared to other wards in Gloucester
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Barton and Tredworth | 61.55% | 38.45% |
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| 2 | Westgate | 77.59% | 22.41% |
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| 3 | Kingsholm and Wotton | 79.66% | 20.34% |
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| 4 | Moreland | 82.46% | 17.54% |
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| 5 | Kingsway | 84.31% | 15.69% |
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| 6 | Coney Hill | 85.18% | 14.82% |
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| 7 | Matson and Robinswood | 87.73% | 12.27% |
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| 8 | Podsmead | 87.73% | 12.27% |
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| 9 | Quedgeley Fieldcourt | 89.01% | 10.99% |
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| 10 | Elmbridge | 89.53% | 10.47% |
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| 11 | Barnwood | 90.84% | 9.16% |
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| 12 | Grange | 91.78% | 8.22% |
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| 13 | Abbeydale | 92.1% | 7.9% |
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| 14 | Tuffley | 92.3% | 7.7% |
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| 15 | Longlevens | 92.52% | 7.48% |
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| 16 | Quedgeley Severn Vale | 92.73% | 7.27% |
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| 17 | Abbeymead | 93.04% | 6.96% |
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| 18 | Hucclecote | 93.72% | 6.28% |
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';Lower Rea is ranked 16 out of 18 wards in Gloucester for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Lower Rea Health Statistics
Quedgeley Severn Vale has more residents (very_good_pc-$country_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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| Quedgeley Severn Vale | 50.41% | 35.43% | 10.5% | 3.05% | 0.6% |
| Gloucester | 46.73% | 35.29% | 13.03% | 3.91% | 1.03% |
| South West | 47.6% | 34.21% | 13.12% | 3.95% | 1.12% |
| 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 Gloucester changed since 2011?
Gloucester residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 0% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 46.56% | 35.46% | 13.09% | 3.79% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | 46.73% | 35.29% | 13.03% | 3.91% | 1.03% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What are the occupations of the residents of Lower Rea?
The largest employment sector in Lower Rea is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 17.53% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 14.06% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 13.39% |
| Skilled Trades | 10.95% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 10.92% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 9.36% |
| Elementary Occupations | 7.61% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 7.53% |
Lower Rea Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Quedgeley Severn Vale.| 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 | |
Lower Rea 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 Gloucester.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Gloucester | 3.2% | -0.4% |
| South West | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 70.32% |
| In Part-Time Work | 25.61% |
| Unemployed | 2.7% |
What is the population of Lower Rea and Gloucester?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Gloucester including Lower Rea. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Abbeydale | 7322 |
| Abbeymead | 6079 |
| Barnwood | 6704 |
| Barton and Tredworth | 11578 |
| Coney Hill | 3314 |
| Elmbridge | 6345 |
| Grange | 6738 |
| Hucclecote | 6157 |
| Kingsholm and Wotton | 7185 |
| Kingsway | 8440 |
| Longlevens | 9350 |
| Matson and Robinswood | 9341 |
| Moreland | 10410 |
| Podsmead | 3345 |
| Quedgeley Fieldcourt | 6488 |
| Quedgeley Severn Vale | 6249 |
| Tuffley | 5963 |
| Westgate | 8701 |
| Gloucester Total | 129709 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
