Is Newsholme in Ribble Valley 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 Newsholme older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Newsholme and Ribble Valley? What is the claimant count in Newsholme and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Newsholme 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 Ribble Valley.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Ribble Valley | 1.9% | 0% |
| North West | 4.3% | -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 | 25.19% |
| Unemployed | 3.12% |
Newsholme Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Gisburn & Rimington.| 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 | |
Newsholme & Ribble Valley 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 Newsholme in the Ribble Valley local area district.
Newsholme has a lower rate of immigrants than Ribble Valley, the North West region and England as a whole.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Gisburn & Rimington | 96.94% | 3.06% |
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| Ribble Valley | 95.8% | 4.2% |
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| North West | 88.33% | 11.67% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Newsholme compared to other wards in Ribble Valley
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Hurst Green & Whitewell | 91.23% | 8.77% |
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| 2 | Salthill | 93.03% | 6.97% |
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| 3 | Littlemoor | 93.62% | 6.38% |
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| 4 | Primrose | 94.4% | 5.6% |
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| 5 | Brockhall & Dinckley | 94.57% | 5.43% |
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| 6 | Edisford & Low Moor | 95.52% | 4.48% |
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| 7 | Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury | 95.57% | 4.43% |
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| 8 | Wilpshire & Ramsgreave | 95.75% | 4.25% |
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| 9 | Billington & Langho | 95.85% | 4.15% |
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| 10 | Whalley Nethertown | 95.96% | 4.04% |
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| 11 | St Mary's | 95.96% | 4.04% |
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| 12 | Mellor | 96.21% | 3.79% |
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| 13 | Alston & Hothersall | 96.37% | 3.63% |
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| 14 | Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton | 96.46% | 3.54% |
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| 15 | East Whalley, Read & Simonstone | 96.61% | 3.39% |
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| 16 | Whalley & Painter Wood | 96.63% | 3.37% |
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| 17 | Chipping | 96.88% | 3.12% |
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| 18 | Gisburn & Rimington | 96.94% | 3.06% |
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| 19 | Derby & Thornley | 96.98% | 3.02% |
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| 20 | Ribchester | 96.99% | 3.01% |
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| 21 | Wiswell & Barrow | 97.02% | 2.98% |
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| 22 | Dilworth | 97.05% | 2.95% |
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| 23 | Sabden | 97.15% | 2.85% |
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| 24 | Bowland | 97.22% | 2.78% |
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| 25 | West Bradford & Grindleton | 97.22% | 2.78% |
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| 26 | Chatburn | 97.51% | 2.49% |
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';Newsholme is ranked 18 out of 26 wards in Ribble Valley for the number of residents born outside of the UK.How many residents own or rent their home in Newsholme and Ribble Valley
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Newsholme either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 75.68 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 24.32 of Newsholme residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Gisburn & Rimington | 75.68% | 24.32% |
| Ribble Valley | 75.47% | 24.53% |
| North West | 62.33% | 37.67% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Newsholme has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Newsholme compared to other wards in Ribble Valley
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Wilpshire & Ramsgreave | 90.6% | 9.4% |
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| 2 | Brockhall & Dinckley | 90.27% | 9.73% |
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| 3 | East Whalley, Read & Simonstone | 84.07% | 15.93% |
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| 4 | Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury | 83.88% | 16.12% |
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| 5 | Whalley Nethertown | 83.61% | 16.39% |
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| 6 | West Bradford & Grindleton | 83.45% | 16.55% |
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| 7 | Mellor | 83.2% | 16.8% |
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| 8 | Billington & Langho | 81.19% | 18.81% |
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| 9 | Alston & Hothersall | 80.04% | 19.97% |
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| 10 | Dilworth | 79.68% | 20.32% |
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| 11 | Ribchester | 79.11% | 20.89% |
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| 12 | Wiswell & Barrow | 75.79% | 24.21% |
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| 13 | Whalley & Painter Wood | 75.75% | 24.25% |
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| 14 | Gisburn & Rimington | 75.68% | 24.32% |
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| 15 | Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton | 74.67% | 25.33% |
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| 16 | Sabden | 72.97% | 27.03% |
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| 17 | St Mary's (Ribble Valley) | 72.3% | 27.7% |
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| 18 | Edisford & Low Moor | 71.29% | 28.71% |
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| 19 | Bowland | 70.51% | 29.49% |
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| 20 | Chipping | 70.38% | 29.62% |
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| 21 | Hurst Green & Whitewell | 68.6% | 31.4% |
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| 22 | Primrose (Ribble Valley) | 67.53% | 32.47% |
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| 23 | Littlemoor | 66.44% | 33.56% |
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| 24 | Salthill | 65.73% | 34.27% |
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| 25 | Chatburn | 65.58% | 34.42% |
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| 26 | Derby & Thornley | 65.29% | 34.71% |
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Newsholme is ranked 14 out of 26 wards in Ribble Valley for the percentage of home owners.Newsholme Health Statistics
Gisburn & Rimington has significantly more residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| Gisburn & Rimington | 56% | 32.2% | 9.3% | 1.94% | 0.56% |
| Ribble Valley | 52.57% | 32.1% | 11.56% | 3.01% | 0.76% |
| North West | 47.73% | 32.71% | 13.36% | 4.77% | 1.43% |
| 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 Ribble Valley changed since 2011?
Ribble Valley residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.02% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 51.49% | 32.16% | 12.34% | 3.16% | 0.85% |
| 2021 | 52.57% | 32.1% | 11.56% | 3.01% | 0.76% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Newsholme Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Newsholme 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 Newsholme to the national average for England.
| Level | Gisburn & Rimington | England |
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| No Qualifications | 12.28% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 9.23% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.93% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.27% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 18.05% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 38.42% | 33.92% |
What are the occupations of the residents of Newsholme?
The largest employment sector in Newsholme is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 23.13% |
| Professional Occupations | 18.66% |
| Skilled Trades | 18.4% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 9.72% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.28% |
| Elementary Occupations | 7.23% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 6.57% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 4.73% |
What is the population of Newsholme and Ribble Valley?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Ribble Valley including Newsholme. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Alston & Hothersall | 2751 |
| Billington & Langho | 3400 |
| Bowland | 1454 |
| Brockhall & Dinckley | 1918 |
| Chatburn | 1345 |
| Chipping | 1517 |
| Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury | 1604 |
| Derby & Thornley | 3130 |
| Dilworth | 2881 |
| East Whalley, Read & Simonstone | 2832 |
| Edisford & Low Moor | 3536 |
| Gisburn & Rimington | 1341 |
| Hurst Green & Whitewell | 1721 |
| Littlemoor | 2969 |
| Mellor | 2695 |
| Primrose | 3882 |
| Ribchester | 1639 |
| Sabden | 1568 |
| Salthill | 3634 |
| St Mary's | 3070 |
| Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton | 1515 |
| West Bradford & Grindleton | 1740 |
| Whalley & Painter Wood | 2555 |
| Whalley Nethertown | 1979 |
| Wilpshire & Ramsgreave | 3267 |
| Wiswell & Barrow | 2083 |
| Ribble Valley Total | 62026 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
