We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Oldbury in North Warwickshire 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 Oldbury older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Oldbury and North Warwickshire? Is Oldbury an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Oldbury & North Warwickshire 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 Oldbury in the North Warwickshire local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Arley and Whitacre | 95.61% | 4.39% |
| North Warwickshire | 95.69% | 4.31% |
| West Midlands | 84.84% | 15.17% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Oldbury compared to other wards in North Warwickshire
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atherstone Central | 91.18% | 8.82% |
| 2 | Dordon | 92.41% | 7.59% |
| 3 | Atherstone North | 94.8% | 5.2% |
| 4 | Hartshill | 95.3% | 4.7% |
| 5 | Coleshill South | 95.57% | 4.43% |
| 6 | Arley and Whitacre | 95.61% | 4.39% |
| 7 | Curdworth | 95.67% | 4.33% |
| 8 | Coleshill North | 95.79% | 4.21% |
| 9 | Fillongley | 95.86% | 4.14% |
| 10 | Atherstone South and Mancetter | 96.21% | 3.79% |
| 11 | Polesworth East | 96.46% | 3.54% |
| 12 | Polesworth West | 96.48% | 3.52% |
| 13 | Water Orton | 96.78% | 3.22% |
| 14 | Kingsbury | 96.79% | 3.21% |
| 15 | Baddesley and Grendon | 96.87% | 3.13% |
| 16 | Newton Regis and Warton | 97.52% | 2.48% |
| 17 | Hurley and Wood End | 97.56% | 2.44% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Oldbury?
The largest employment sector in Oldbury is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Caring, leisure & Other Services.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Professional Occupations | 15.04% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 12.85% |
| Skilled Trades | 12.78% |
| Elementary Occupations | 11.94% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 11.9% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 9.82% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.75% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 8.84% |
Oldbury Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Arley and Whitacre.| Age Band | Proportion |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Oldbury and North Warwickshire
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Oldbury either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 65.17 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 34.83 of Oldbury residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Arley and Whitacre | 65.17% | 34.83% |
| North Warwickshire | 70.39% | 29.61% |
| West Midlands | 62.8% | 37.2% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Oldbury has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Oldbury compared to other wards in North Warwickshire
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curdworth | 84.01% | 15.99% |
| 2 | Water Orton | 80.42% | 19.58% |
| 3 | Newton Regis and Warton | 80.17% | 19.83% |
| 4 | Polesworth West | 79.13% | 20.87% |
| 5 | Kingsbury (North Warwickshire) | 78.71% | 21.29% |
| 6 | Coleshill North | 76.5% | 23.5% |
| 7 | Fillongley | 75.39% | 24.61% |
| 8 | Baddesley and Grendon | 73.88% | 26.12% |
| 9 | Polesworth East | 73.81% | 26.19% |
| 10 | Hartshill | 72.51% | 27.49% |
| 11 | Atherstone North | 67.54% | 32.46% |
| 12 | Coleshill South | 67.47% | 32.53% |
| 13 | Atherstone South and Mancetter | 66.37% | 33.63% |
| 14 | Arley and Whitacre | 65.17% | 34.83% |
| 15 | Hurley and Wood End | 65.1% | 34.9% |
| 16 | Dordon | 58.84% | 41.16% |
| 17 | Atherstone Central | 44.05% | 55.95% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Oldbury Health Statistics
Arley and Whitacre 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arley and Whitacre | 43.43% | 36.02% | 14.14% | 5.22% | 1.2% |
| North Warwickshire | 45.49% | 34.74% | 14.08% | 4.4% | 1.28% |
| 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
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How has the health of residents in North Warwickshire changed since 2011?
North Warwickshire residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.27% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 45.12% | 34.84% | 14.07% | 4.6% | 1.38% |
| 2021 | 45.49% | 34.74% | 14.08% | 4.4% | 1.28% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Oldbury Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Oldbury 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
| Level | Arley and Whitacre | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 23.53% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 11.47% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.11% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.09% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.81% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 24.54% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Oldbury 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 North Warwickshire.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| North Warwickshire | 2.6% | -0.3% |
| West Midlands | 5% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|---|
| In Employment | 57.7% |
| In Part-Time Work | 25.87% |
| Unemployed | 4.85% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Oldbury and North Warwickshire?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in North Warwickshire including Oldbury. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Arley and Whitacre | 5778 |
| Atherstone Central | 4505 |
| Atherstone North | 3538 |
| Atherstone South and Mancetter | 3929 |
| Baddesley and Grendon | 4403 |
| Coleshill North | 3264 |
| Coleshill South | 3580 |
| Curdworth | 3278 |
| Dordon | 3403 |
| Fillongley | 3617 |
| Hartshill | 3832 |
| Hurley and Wood End | 4175 |
| Kingsbury | 3585 |
| Newton Regis and Warton | 3645 |
| Polesworth East | 3984 |
| Polesworth West | 3561 |
| Water Orton | 3375 |
| North Warwickshire Total | 65452 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
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