Is Norbreck in Blackpool 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 Norbreck older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Norbreck and Blackpool? What is the claimant count in Norbreck and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Norbreck Health Statistics
Norbreck 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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| Norbreck | 41.99% | 35.6% | 15.6% | 4.97% | 1.84% |
| Blackpool | 40.37% | 33.51% | 16.99% | 6.93% | 2.2% |
| 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 Blackpool changed since 2011?
Blackpool residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.24% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 39.84% | 33.8% | 16.88% | 7.28% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | 40.37% | 33.51% | 16.99% | 6.93% | 2.2% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Norbreck 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 Blackpool.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Blackpool | 7.2% | -0.8% |
| 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 | 48.88% |
| In Part-Time Work | 29.95% |
| Unemployed | 3.04% |
Norbreck & Blackpool 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 Norbreck in the Blackpool local area district.
Norbreck has a lower rate of immigrants than Blackpool, the North West region and England as a whole.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Norbreck | 96.32% | 3.68% |
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| Blackpool | 92.11% | 7.89% |
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| North West | 88.33% | 11.67% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Norbreck compared to other wards in Blackpool
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Bloomfield | 83.89% | 16.11% |
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| 2 | Talbot | 85.77% | 14.23% |
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| 3 | Claremont | 87.6% | 12.4% |
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| 4 | Brunswick | 87.8% | 12.2% |
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| 5 | Layton | 89.8% | 10.2% |
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| 6 | Park | 89.92% | 10.08% |
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| 7 | Tyldesley | 91.34% | 8.66% |
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| 8 | Waterloo | 91.74% | 8.26% |
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| 9 | Warbreck | 91.82% | 8.18% |
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| 10 | Victoria | 92.49% | 7.51% |
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| 11 | Greenlands | 93.17% | 6.83% |
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| 12 | Clifton | 93.71% | 6.29% |
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| 13 | Hawes Side | 94.16% | 5.84% |
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| 14 | Marton | 94.63% | 5.37% |
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| 15 | Bispham | 95.28% | 4.72% |
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| 16 | Highfield | 95.28% | 4.72% |
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| 17 | Stanley | 95.44% | 4.56% |
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| 18 | Squires Gate | 95.44% | 4.56% |
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| 19 | Ingthorpe | 95.55% | 4.45% |
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| 20 | Anchorsholme | 96.16% | 3.84% |
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| 21 | Norbreck | 96.32% | 3.68% |
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';Norbreck is ranked 21 out of 21 wards in Blackpool for the number of residents born outside of the UK.How many residents own or rent their home in Norbreck and Blackpool
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Norbreck either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 84.16 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 15.84 of Norbreck residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Norbreck | 84.16% | 15.84% |
| Blackpool | 57.48% | 42.53% |
| North West | 62.33% | 37.67% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Norbreck has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Norbreck compared to other wards in Blackpool
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Norbreck | 84.16% | 15.84% |
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| 2 | Marton | 73.25% | 26.75% |
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| 3 | Stanley (Blackpool) | 73.23% | 26.77% |
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| 4 | Squires Gate | 71.62% | 28.38% |
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| 5 | Anchorsholme | 70.53% | 29.47% |
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| 6 | Bispham | 69.47% | 30.53% |
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| 7 | Highfield (Blackpool) | 68.09% | 31.91% |
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| 8 | Greenlands (Blackpool) | 66.23% | 33.77% |
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| 9 | Warbreck (Blackpool) | 63.32% | 36.68% |
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| 10 | Layton | 60.67% | 39.33% |
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| 11 | Tyldesley (Blackpool) | 59.49% | 40.51% |
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| 12 | Ingthorpe | 57.21% | 42.79% |
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| 13 | Hawes Side | 56.58% | 43.42% |
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| 14 | Clifton (Blackpool) | 55.22% | 44.78% |
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| 15 | Victoria (Blackpool) | 53.44% | 46.56% |
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| 16 | Waterloo (Blackpool) | 50.69% | 49.31% |
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| 17 | Brunswick | 43.97% | 56.03% |
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| 18 | Park (Blackpool) | 43.17% | 56.83% |
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| 19 | Talbot | 39.2% | 60.8% |
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| 20 | Claremont (Blackpool) | 30.69% | 69.31% |
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| 21 | Bloomfield | 30.6% | 69.4% |
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Norbreck is ranked 1 out of 21 wards in Blackpool for the percentage of home owners.Norbreck Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Norbreck.| 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 | |
What are the occupations of the residents of Norbreck?
The largest employment sector in Norbreck is Administrative & Secretarial. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Administrative & Secretarial | 15.08% |
| Professional Occupations | 14.93% |
| Skilled Trades | 12.39% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 12.2% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 11.93% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 9.47% |
| Elementary Occupations | 9.2% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 7.04% |
Norbreck Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Norbreck 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 Norbreck to the national average for England.
| Level | Norbreck | England |
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| No Qualifications | 20.46% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 10.44% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.66% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.59% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.55% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 26.33% | 33.92% |
What is the population of Norbreck and Blackpool?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Blackpool including Norbreck. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Anchorsholme | 6278 |
| Bispham | 6291 |
| Bloomfield | 7345 |
| Brunswick | 6890 |
| Claremont | 7178 |
| Clifton | 6589 |
| Greenlands | 6714 |
| Hawes Side | 7010 |
| Highfield | 6367 |
| Ingthorpe | 6468 |
| Layton | 6619 |
| Marton | 6620 |
| Norbreck | 5981 |
| Park | 7532 |
| Squires Gate | 6128 |
| Stanley | 6550 |
| Talbot | 6414 |
| Tyldesley | 6447 |
| Victoria | 6564 |
| Warbreck | 6144 |
| Waterloo | 6252 |
| Blackpool Total | 138381 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
