Socio-economic statistics for Old Catton, Norfolk

Socio-economic statistics for Old Catton, Norfolk

Is Old Catton in Broadland 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 Old Catton older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Old Catton and Broadland? What is the claimant count in Old Catton and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.

Old Catton Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Old Catton and Sprowston West.
Age BandProportion
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

Old Catton 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 Broadland.
AreaUnemployedYearly Change
Broadland1.8%-0.4%
East of England3%-0.3%
England3.8%-0.3%
UK3.7%-0.3%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
The 2021 census had data on people who were economically active (seeking work) yet unemployed on Census day (Sunday March 21st 2021). These statitics do cover Old Catton on a ward level. However, it has to be noted that the Census day was during the height of the Covid19 pandemic and therefore are not reflective of normal levels of unemployment. For example, between March 2020 and June 2020 people claiming Universal Credit doubled in most areas of the United Kingdom and then steadily declined up to the day of the Census and beyond. This data also contains the proportion of people in part-time work (working between 1-35 hours per week), which maybe an indicator of under employment in Old Catton.
Economic StatusProportion
In Employment57.23%
In Part-Time Work30.62%
Unemployed3.08%
69.38% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Old Catton

Old Catton Health Statistics

Old Catton and Sprowston West 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.
AreaVGGFBVB
Old Catton and Sprowston West44.83%37.38%13.44%3.46%0.88%
Broadland45.07%36.44%13.9%3.65%0.94%
East48.28%34.64%12.5%3.58%1%
England48.49%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 Broadland changed since 2011?

Broadland residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.22% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
YearVGGFBVB
201144.3%36.99%14.02%3.61%1.08%
202145.07%36.44%13.9%3.65%0.94%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

What are the occupations of the residents of Old Catton?

The largest employment sector in Old Catton is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
SectorProportion
Professional Occupations16.71%
Associate Professional & Technical14.1%
Skilled Trades12.52%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials11.3%
Administrative & Secretarial11.27%
Caring, leisure & Other Services10.2%
Elementary Occupations8.95%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives6.49%

Old Catton Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Old Catton 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 Old Catton to the national average for England.
LevelOld Catton and Sprowston WestEngland
No Qualifications16.97%18.08%
Level 111.88%9.69%
Level 216.2%13.32%
Apprenticeship7.89%5.32%
Level 318.36%16.92%
Level 426.04%33.92%

Old Catton & Broadland 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 Old Catton in the Broadland local area district.

AreaBorn in UKBorn outside UK
Old Catton and Sprowston West93.71%6.29%
Broadland94.36%5.64%
East85.09%14.91%
England82.65%17.35%

Old Catton compared to other wards in Broadland

#WardBorn in UKBorn outside UK
1Hellesdon South East90.04%9.96%
2Thorpe St Andrew South East90.43%9.57%
3Taverham North92.26%7.74%
4Sprowston East92.76%7.24%
5Drayton North92.9%7.1%
6Hellesdon North West93.56%6.44%
7Plumstead93.67%6.33%
8Sprowston Central93.71%6.29%
9Old Catton and Sprowston West93.71%6.29%
10Thorpe St Andrew North West94.35%5.65%
11Brundall94.45%5.55%
12Taverham South95.1%4.9%
13Blofield with South Walsham95.12%4.88%
14Wroxham95.29%4.71%
15Horsford and Felthorpe95.46%4.54%
16Drayton South95.47%4.53%
17Great Witchingham95.48%4.52%
18Aylsham95.92%4.08%
19Eynesford96%4%
20Coltishall96.16%3.84%
21Reepham96.16%3.84%
22Marshes96.48%3.52%
23Buxton96.54%3.46%
24Burlingham96.55%3.45%
25Hevingham96.59%3.41%
26Spixworth with St Faiths96.6%3.4%
27Acle96.67%3.33%
';Old Catton is ranked 9 out of 27 wards in Broadland for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

How many residents own or rent their home in Old Catton and Broadland

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Old Catton either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 78.85 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 21.15 of Old Catton residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
AreaOwnedRented
Old Catton and Sprowston West78.85%21.15%
Broadland77.11%22.89%
East65.23%34.77%
England61.31%38.69%

Old Catton has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.

Old Catton compared to other wards in Broadland

#WardOwnedRented
1Taverham South87.66%12.34%
2Hellesdon South East84.63%15.37%
3Drayton South82.65%17.35%
4Spixworth with St Faiths82.65%17.35%
5Plumstead81.55%18.45%
6Hevingham80.79%19.21%
7Hellesdon North West80.3%19.7%
8Sprowston East80.24%19.76%
9Thorpe St Andrew North West79.71%20.29%
10Brundall79.68%20.32%
11Wroxham79.22%20.78%
12Old Catton and Sprowston West78.85%21.15%
13Buxton77.55%22.45%
14Burlingham76.24%23.76%
15Blofield with South Walsham76.05%23.95%
16Thorpe St Andrew South East74.64%25.36%
17Great Witchingham74.64%25.36%
18Sprowston Central74.55%25.45%
19Horsford and Felthorpe74.26%25.74%
20Marshes73.76%26.24%
21Taverham North72.71%27.29%
22Reepham71.62%28.38%
23Aylsham71.16%28.84%
24Acle70.84%29.16%
25Coltishall69.27%30.73%
26Drayton North66.77%33.23%
27Eynesford66.29%33.71%
Old Catton is ranked 12 out of 27 wards in Broadland for the percentage of home owners.

What is the population of Old Catton and Broadland?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Broadland including Old Catton. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

WardPopulation
Acle2834
Aylsham8906
Blofield with South Walsham6225
Brundall6315
Burlingham2774
Buxton2794
Coltishall2843
Drayton North2866
Drayton South2468
Eynesford3221
Great Witchingham2820
Hellesdon North West5889
Hellesdon South East5574
Hevingham3048
Horsford and Felthorpe5567
Marshes3257
Old Catton and Sprowston West8531
Plumstead3572
Reepham2684
Spixworth with St Faiths5422
Sprowston Central5421
Sprowston East8716
Taverham North5607
Taverham South4487
Thorpe St Andrew North West7332
Thorpe St Andrew South East7225
Wroxham5533
Broadland Total131931



Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.