Is Nuneaton in Nuneaton and Bedworth 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 Nuneaton older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Nuneaton and Nuneaton and Bedworth? What is the claimant count in Nuneaton and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Nuneaton Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Nuneaton 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 Nuneaton to the national average for England.
| Level | Wem Brook | England |
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| No Qualifications | 29.7% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 12.73% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.46% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.66% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 13.45% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 20.24% | 33.92% |
Nuneaton 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 Nuneaton and Bedworth.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Nuneaton and Bedworth | 4% | -0.3% |
| West Midlands | 5% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 51.82% |
| In Part-Time Work | 25.23% |
| Unemployed | 6.39% |
Nuneaton Health Statistics
Wem Brook 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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| Wem Brook | 40.31% | 35.24% | 17.16% | 5.44% | 1.85% |
| Nuneaton and Bedworth | 44.31% | 35.38% | 14.44% | 4.53% | 1.35% |
| West Midlands | 46.4% | 34.38% | 13.54% | 4.37% | 1.31% |
| 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 Nuneaton and Bedworth changed since 2011?
Nuneaton and Bedworth residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.38% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 43.98% | 35.33% | 14.48% | 4.81% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | 44.31% | 35.38% | 14.44% | 4.53% | 1.35% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Nuneaton & Nuneaton and Bedworth 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 Nuneaton in the Nuneaton and Bedworth local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Wem Brook | 79.07% | 20.93% |
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| Nuneaton and Bedworth | 88.5% | 11.5% |
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| West Midlands | 84.84% | 15.17% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Nuneaton compared to other wards in Nuneaton and Bedworth
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Abbey | 72.24% | 27.76% |
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| 2 | Wem Brook | 79.07% | 20.93% |
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| 3 | Poplar | 84.32% | 15.68% |
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| 4 | Camp Hill | 86.41% | 13.59% |
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| 5 | Exhall | 86.73% | 13.27% |
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| 6 | Arbury | 87.89% | 12.11% |
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| 7 | Bar Pool | 88.88% | 11.12% |
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| 8 | Heath | 89.69% | 10.32% |
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| 9 | Attleborough | 89.89% | 10.11% |
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| 10 | St Nicolas | 90.89% | 9.11% |
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| 11 | Kingswood | 91.55% | 8.45% |
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| 12 | Slough | 92.86% | 7.14% |
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| 13 | Weddington | 93.13% | 6.87% |
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| 14 | Bede | 93.61% | 6.39% |
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| 15 | Whitestone | 93.7% | 6.3% |
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| 16 | Galley Common | 93.96% | 6.04% |
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| 17 | Bulkington | 94.98% | 5.02% |
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';Nuneaton is ranked 2 out of 17 wards in Nuneaton and Bedworth for the number of residents born outside of the UK.What are the occupations of the residents of Nuneaton?
The largest employment sector in Nuneaton is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Elementary Occupations | 22.01% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 12.96% |
| Professional Occupations | 12.23% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 12.17% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.93% |
| Skilled Trades | 8.69% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 8.04% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 6.16% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Nuneaton and Nuneaton and Bedworth
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Nuneaton either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 51.86 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 48.14 of Nuneaton residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Wem Brook | 51.86% | 48.14% |
| Nuneaton and Bedworth | 68.05% | 31.95% |
| West Midlands | 62.8% | 37.2% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Nuneaton has a lower level of home ownership than than the national average.
Nuneaton compared to other wards in Nuneaton and Bedworth
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Whitestone | 91.95% | 8.05% |
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| 2 | St Nicolas (Nuneaton and Bedworth) | 84.97% | 15.03% |
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| 3 | Bulkington | 81.42% | 18.58% |
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| 4 | Weddington | 80.05% | 19.95% |
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| 5 | Galley Common | 79.55% | 20.45% |
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| 6 | Heath (Nuneaton and Bedworth) | 74.74% | 25.26% |
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| 7 | Slough | 73.68% | 26.32% |
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| 8 | Exhall | 71.74% | 28.26% |
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| 9 | Arbury (Nuneaton and Bedworth) | 70.9% | 29.1% |
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| 10 | Poplar (Nuneaton and Bedworth) | 63.22% | 36.78% |
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| 11 | Kingswood (Nuneaton and Bedworth) | 61.24% | 38.76% |
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| 12 | Attleborough | 60.92% | 39.08% |
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| 13 | Bar Pool | 59.63% | 40.37% |
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| 14 | Bede (Nuneaton and Bedworth) | 58.88% | 41.12% |
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| 15 | Camp Hill | 55.63% | 44.37% |
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| 16 | Wem Brook | 51.86% | 48.14% |
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| 17 | Abbey (Nuneaton and Bedworth) | 45.38% | 54.62% |
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Nuneaton is ranked 16 out of 17 wards in Nuneaton and Bedworth for the percentage of home owners.Nuneaton Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Wem Brook.| 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 is the population of Nuneaton and Nuneaton and Bedworth?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Nuneaton and Bedworth including Nuneaton. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Abbey | 9195 |
| Arbury | 7205 |
| Attleborough | 7455 |
| Bar Pool | 7548 |
| Bede | 6908 |
| Bulkington | 6072 |
| Camp Hill | 8913 |
| Exhall | 8477 |
| Galley Common | 7888 |
| Heath | 7588 |
| Kingswood | 6971 |
| Poplar | 7999 |
| Slough | 6905 |
| St Nicolas | 7923 |
| Weddington | 8824 |
| Wem Brook | 8141 |
| Whitestone | 6361 |
| Nuneaton and Bedworth Total | 130373 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
