We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Lower Swell in Cotswold 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 Swell older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Lower Swell and Cotswold? Is Lower Swell an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Lower Swell Health Statistics
Stow 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stow (Cotswold) | 43.67% | 35.81% | 15.44% | 3.55% | 1.53% |
| Cotswold | 50.4% | 34.17% | 11.62% | 2.97% | 0.83% |
| 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
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How has the health of residents in Cotswold changed since 2011?
Cotswold residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.72% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 48.78% | 35.07% | 12.33% | 3.01% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 50.4% | 34.17% | 11.62% | 2.97% | 0.83% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Lower Swell and Cotswold
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Lower Swell either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 66.53 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 33.47 of Lower Swell residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Stow (Cotswold) | 66.53% | 33.47% |
| Cotswold | 65.12% | 34.88% |
| South West | 65.88% | 34.12% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Lower Swell has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Lower Swell compared to other wards in Cotswold
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stratton (Cotswold) | 85.13% | 14.87% |
| 2 | The Rissingtons | 73.76% | 26.24% |
| 3 | The Ampneys & Hampton | 71.66% | 28.34% |
| 4 | Fairford North | 70.44% | 29.56% |
| 5 | Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South | 70.28% | 29.72% |
| 6 | Ermin | 70.18% | 29.82% |
| 7 | South Cerney Village | 69.87% | 30.13% |
| 8 | Sandywell | 69.69% | 30.31% |
| 9 | Grumbolds Ash with Avening | 69.61% | 30.39% |
| 10 | Campden & Vale | 68.64% | 31.36% |
| 11 | Fosseridge | 68.34% | 31.66% |
| 12 | Blockley | 67.66% | 32.34% |
| 13 | Kemble | 67.49% | 32.51% |
| 14 | Stow (Cotswold) | 66.53% | 33.47% |
| 15 | Bourton Vale | 66.29% | 33.71% |
| 16 | Siddington & Cerney Rural | 66.08% | 33.92% |
| 17 | Chedworth & Churn Valley | 66.06% | 33.94% |
| 18 | Coln Valley | 65.69% | 34.31% |
| 19 | Tetbury East & Rural | 65.03% | 34.97% |
| 20 | Tetbury with Upton | 65.01% | 34.99% |
| 21 | Tetbury Town | 64.98% | 35.02% |
| 22 | Chesterton | 63.36% | 36.64% |
| 23 | Abbey (Cotswold) | 61.28% | 38.72% |
| 24 | Four Acres | 60.93% | 39.07% |
| 25 | Moreton West | 60.9% | 39.1% |
| 26 | The Beeches | 60.24% | 39.76% |
| 27 | Moreton East | 60.14% | 39.86% |
| 28 | Northleach | 59.97% | 40.03% |
| 29 | Bourton Village | 59.02% | 40.98% |
| 30 | St Michael's (Cotswold) | 53.91% | 46.09% |
| 31 | New Mills | 53.58% | 46.42% |
| 32 | Watermoor | 43.29% | 56.71% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Lower Swell?
The largest employment sector in Lower Swell is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 20.46% |
| Professional Occupations | 14.3% |
| Skilled Trades | 13.67% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 13.05% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 9.74% |
| Elementary Occupations | 9.74% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 6.97% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 4.47% |
Lower Swell & Cotswold 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 Swell in the Cotswold local area district.
Lower Swell has a lower rate of immigrants than Cotswold, the South West region and England as a whole.| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Stow (Cotswold) | 91.53% | 8.47% |
| Cotswold | 91.19% | 8.81% |
| South West | 89.8% | 10.2% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Lower Swell compared to other wards in Cotswold
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Michael's | 86.96% | 13.04% |
| 2 | Watermoor | 87.31% | 12.69% |
| 3 | Bourton Village | 88.39% | 11.61% |
| 4 | The Rissingtons | 88.72% | 11.28% |
| 5 | Siddington & Cerney Rural | 88.77% | 11.23% |
| 6 | Ermin | 89.22% | 10.78% |
| 7 | Grumbolds Ash with Avening | 89.89% | 10.11% |
| 8 | Bourton Vale | 89.91% | 10.09% |
| 9 | Chedworth & Churn Valley | 89.95% | 10.05% |
| 10 | Sandywell | 90.11% | 9.89% |
| 11 | Tetbury East & Rural | 90.26% | 9.74% |
| 12 | Abbey | 90.63% | 9.37% |
| 13 | Fosseridge | 90.66% | 9.34% |
| 14 | The Beeches | 90.7% | 9.3% |
| 15 | Coln Valley | 91.1% | 8.9% |
| 16 | Moreton West | 91.17% | 8.83% |
| 17 | Tetbury with Upton | 91.29% | 8.71% |
| 18 | Stow | 91.53% | 8.47% |
| 19 | Northleach | 91.77% | 8.23% |
| 20 | Kemble | 91.78% | 8.22% |
| 21 | New Mills | 92% | 8% |
| 22 | Four Acres | 92.03% | 7.97% |
| 23 | The Ampneys & Hampton | 92.36% | 7.64% |
| 24 | Fairford North | 92.45% | 7.55% |
| 25 | Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South | 92.51% | 7.49% |
| 26 | Moreton East | 92.67% | 7.33% |
| 27 | Tetbury Town | 92.8% | 7.2% |
| 28 | Chesterton | 93.06% | 6.94% |
| 29 | Campden & Vale | 93.39% | 6.61% |
| 30 | South Cerney Village | 93.4% | 6.6% |
| 31 | Blockley | 93.42% | 6.58% |
| 32 | Stratton | 94.26% | 5.74% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Lower Swell Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Stow.| 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 Swell Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Lower Swell 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 | Stow | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 18.96% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 8.94% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.2% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.17% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 14.78% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 35.18% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Lower Swell 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 Cotswold.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Cotswold | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| South West | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| 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 | 49.64% |
| In Part-Time Work | 31.87% |
| Unemployed | 3.25% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Lower Swell and Cotswold?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Cotswold including Lower Swell. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Abbey | 2626 |
| Blockley | 2499 |
| Bourton Vale | 2665 |
| Bourton Village | 3273 |
| Campden & Vale | 6014 |
| Chedworth & Churn Valley | 2592 |
| Chesterton | 2279 |
| Coln Valley | 2279 |
| Ermin | 2577 |
| Fairford North | 2374 |
| Fosseridge | 2560 |
| Four Acres | 1735 |
| Grumbolds Ash with Avening | 2542 |
| Kemble | 2645 |
| Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South | 6048 |
| Moreton East | 3163 |
| Moreton West | 2305 |
| New Mills | 2069 |
| Northleach | 2977 |
| Sandywell | 2565 |
| Siddington & Cerney Rural | 3935 |
| South Cerney Village | 2752 |
| St Michael's | 2573 |
| Stow | 2432 |
| Stratton | 2605 |
| Tetbury East & Rural | 2227 |
| Tetbury Town | 1795 |
| Tetbury with Upton | 2930 |
| The Ampneys & Hampton | 2799 |
| The Beeches | 2726 |
| The Rissingtons | 2580 |
| Watermoor | 3123 |
| Cotswold Total | 90264 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
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