Is Necton in Breckland 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 Necton older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Necton and Breckland? What is the claimant count in Necton and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Necton 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 Breckland.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Breckland | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| East of England | 3% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 47.89% |
| In Part-Time Work | 33.58% |
| Unemployed | 4.23% |
Necton & Breckland 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 Necton in the Breckland local area district.
Necton has a lower rate of immigrants than Breckland, the East of England region and England as a whole.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Nar Valley | 94.92% | 5.08% |
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| Breckland | 89.18% | 10.82% |
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| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Necton compared to other wards in Breckland
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Thetford Priory | 71.78% | 28.22% |
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| 2 | Thetford Castle | 72.48% | 27.52% |
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| 3 | Thetford Burrell | 75.35% | 24.65% |
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| 4 | Thetford Boudica | 78.74% | 21.26% |
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| 5 | Watton | 82.55% | 17.45% |
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| 6 | Forest | 89.08% | 10.92% |
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| 7 | Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft | 89.7% | 10.3% |
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| 8 | Saham Toney | 90% | 10% |
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| 9 | Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe | 91.48% | 8.52% |
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| 10 | Swaffham | 91.85% | 8.15% |
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| 11 | Dereham Neatherd | 92.13% | 7.87% |
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| 12 | All Saints & Wayland | 92.64% | 7.36% |
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| 13 | Dereham Withburga | 92.82% | 7.18% |
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| 14 | Bedingfeld | 93.3% | 6.7% |
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| 15 | Lincoln | 93.36% | 6.64% |
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| 16 | Dereham Toftwood | 93.63% | 6.37% |
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| 17 | Shipdham-with-Scarning | 94.41% | 5.59% |
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| 18 | Harling & Heathlands | 94.52% | 5.48% |
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| 19 | Ashill | 94.73% | 5.27% |
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| 20 | Nar Valley | 94.92% | 5.08% |
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| 21 | Guiltcross | 95.05% | 4.95% |
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| 22 | Launditch | 95.24% | 4.76% |
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| 23 | Hermitage | 95.41% | 4.59% |
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| 24 | The Buckenhams & Banham | 95.62% | 4.38% |
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| 25 | Upper Wensum | 96.16% | 3.84% |
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| 26 | Necton | 96.33% | 3.67% |
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| 27 | Mattishall | 96.42% | 3.58% |
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';Necton is ranked 20 out of 27 wards in Breckland for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Necton Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Nar Valley.| 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 Necton and Breckland
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Necton either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 70.31 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 29.69 of Necton residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Nar Valley | 70.31% | 29.69% |
| Breckland | 67.04% | 32.97% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Necton has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Necton compared to other wards in Breckland
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Mattishall | 78.51% | 21.49% |
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| 2 | Necton | 77.42% | 22.58% |
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| 3 | All Saints & Wayland | 77.41% | 22.59% |
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| 4 | Guiltcross | 76.55% | 23.45% |
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| 5 | Lincoln | 75.85% | 24.15% |
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| 6 | Upper Wensum | 75.41% | 24.59% |
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| 7 | Dereham Toftwood | 73.53% | 26.47% |
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| 8 | Harling & Heathlands | 72.86% | 27.14% |
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| 9 | Bedingfeld | 72.74% | 27.26% |
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| 10 | Shipdham-with-Scarning | 72.66% | 27.34% |
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| 11 | Hermitage (Breckland) | 72.46% | 27.54% |
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| 12 | The Buckenhams & Banham | 71.2% | 28.8% |
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| 13 | Forest (Breckland) | 71.02% | 28.98% |
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| 14 | Nar Valley | 70.31% | 29.69% |
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| 15 | Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft | 69.45% | 30.55% |
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| 16 | Watton | 69.31% | 30.69% |
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| 17 | Ashill | 69.3% | 30.7% |
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| 18 | Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe | 69.15% | 30.85% |
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| 19 | Thetford Boudica | 68% | 32% |
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| 20 | Launditch | 65.93% | 34.07% |
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| 21 | Dereham Neatherd | 65.75% | 34.25% |
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| 22 | Saham Toney | 64.3% | 35.7% |
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| 23 | Swaffham | 63.96% | 36.04% |
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| 24 | Thetford Castle | 57.28% | 42.72% |
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| 25 | Dereham Withburga | 50.83% | 49.17% |
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| 26 | Thetford Burrell | 46.54% | 53.46% |
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| 27 | Thetford Priory | 40.81% | 59.19% |
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Necton is ranked 14 out of 27 wards in Breckland for the percentage of home owners.Necton Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Necton 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 Necton to the national average for England.
| Level | Nar Valley | England |
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| No Qualifications | 23.26% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 11.18% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 15.41% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.48% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 16.39% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 23.06% | 33.92% |
What are the occupations of the residents of Necton?
The largest employment sector in Necton is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 15.44% |
| Skilled Trades | 13.59% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 11.98% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 11.14% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 10.97% |
| Elementary Occupations | 10.55% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.28% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 8.69% |
Necton Health Statistics
Nar Valley has a significantly lower proportion of residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| Nar Valley | 37.66% | 38.18% | 17.47% | 4.98% | 1.71% |
| Breckland | 42.56% | 37.05% | 14.94% | 4.32% | 1.14% |
| 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
How has the health of residents in Breckland changed since 2011?
Breckland residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.1% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 42.22% | 37.29% | 14.99% | 4.31% | 1.18% |
| 2021 | 42.56% | 37.05% | 14.94% | 4.32% | 1.14% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What is the population of Necton and Breckland?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Breckland including Necton. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| All Saints & Wayland | 7223 |
| Ashill | 2631 |
| Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft | 5716 |
| Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe | 6857 |
| Bedingfeld | 3337 |
| Dereham Neatherd | 7440 |
| Dereham Toftwood | 6042 |
| Dereham Withburga | 5978 |
| Forest | 3194 |
| Guiltcross | 3371 |
| Harling & Heathlands | 3101 |
| Hermitage | 2825 |
| Launditch | 2586 |
| Lincoln | 5365 |
| Mattishall | 5462 |
| Nar Valley | 2814 |
| Necton | 2667 |
| Saham Toney | 5439 |
| Shipdham-with-Scarning | 5564 |
| Swaffham | 8333 |
| The Buckenhams & Banham | 3184 |
| Thetford Boudica | 5193 |
| Thetford Burrell | 6444 |
| Thetford Castle | 6680 |
| Thetford Priory | 8693 |
| Upper Wensum | 6524 |
| Watton | 8592 |
| Breckland Total | 141255 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
