Is Polesworth in North Warwickshire 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 Polesworth older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Polesworth and North Warwickshire? What is the claimant count in Polesworth and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Polesworth Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Polesworth 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 Polesworth to the national average for England.
| Level | Polesworth West | England |
|---|
| No Qualifications | 20.62% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 11.37% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.76% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.88% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 19.61% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 25.49% | 33.92% |
Polesworth 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 |
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| North Warwickshire | 2.6% | -0.3% |
| West Midlands | 5% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|
| In Employment | 61.3% |
| In Part-Time Work | 25.55% |
| Unemployed | 2.93% |
What are the occupations of the residents of Polesworth?
The largest employment sector in Polesworth is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Caring, leisure & Other Services.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|
| Professional Occupations | 14.91% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 13.69% |
| Skilled Trades | 12.3% |
| Elementary Occupations | 12.01% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 11.08% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.51% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 9.51% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 9.45% |
Polesworth Health Statistics
Polesworth 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.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| Polesworth West | 45.89% | 35.97% | 13.8% | 3.43% | 0.91% |
| 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
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 |
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| 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
Polesworth & 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 Polesworth in the North Warwickshire local area district.
Polesworth has a lower rate of immigrants than North Warwickshire, the West Midlands region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Polesworth West | 96.48% | 3.52% |
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| North Warwickshire | 95.69% | 4.31% |
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| West Midlands | 84.84% | 15.17% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Polesworth compared to other wards in North Warwickshire
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Atherstone Central | 91.18% | 8.82% |
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| 2 | Dordon | 92.41% | 7.59% |
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| 3 | Atherstone North | 94.8% | 5.2% |
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| 4 | Hartshill | 95.3% | 4.7% |
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| 5 | Coleshill South | 95.57% | 4.43% |
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| 6 | Arley and Whitacre | 95.61% | 4.39% |
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| 7 | Curdworth | 95.67% | 4.33% |
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| 8 | Coleshill North | 95.79% | 4.21% |
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| 9 | Fillongley | 95.86% | 4.14% |
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| 10 | Atherstone South and Mancetter | 96.21% | 3.79% |
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| 11 | Polesworth East | 96.46% | 3.54% |
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| 12 | Polesworth West | 96.48% | 3.52% |
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| 13 | Water Orton | 96.78% | 3.22% |
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| 14 | Kingsbury | 96.79% | 3.21% |
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| 15 | Baddesley and Grendon | 96.87% | 3.13% |
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| 16 | Newton Regis and Warton | 97.52% | 2.48% |
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| 17 | Hurley and Wood End | 97.56% | 2.44% |
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';Polesworth is ranked 12 out of 17 wards in North Warwickshire for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Polesworth Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Polesworth West.| 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 | |
How many residents own or rent their home in Polesworth and North Warwickshire
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Polesworth either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 79.13 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 20.87 of Polesworth residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Polesworth West | 79.13% | 20.87% |
| North Warwickshire | 70.39% | 29.61% |
| West Midlands | 62.8% | 37.2% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Polesworth has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Polesworth compared to other wards in North Warwickshire
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Curdworth | 84.01% | 15.99% |
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| 2 | Water Orton | 80.42% | 19.58% |
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| 3 | Newton Regis and Warton | 80.17% | 19.83% |
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| 4 | Polesworth West | 79.13% | 20.87% |
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| 5 | Kingsbury (North Warwickshire) | 78.71% | 21.29% |
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| 6 | Coleshill North | 76.5% | 23.5% |
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| 7 | Fillongley | 75.39% | 24.61% |
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| 8 | Baddesley and Grendon | 73.88% | 26.12% |
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| 9 | Polesworth East | 73.81% | 26.19% |
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| 10 | Hartshill | 72.51% | 27.49% |
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| 11 | Atherstone North | 67.54% | 32.46% |
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| 12 | Coleshill South | 67.47% | 32.53% |
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| 13 | Atherstone South and Mancetter | 66.37% | 33.63% |
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| 14 | Arley and Whitacre | 65.17% | 34.83% |
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| 15 | Hurley and Wood End | 65.1% | 34.9% |
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| 16 | Dordon | 58.84% | 41.16% |
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| 17 | Atherstone Central | 44.05% | 55.95% |
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Polesworth is ranked 4 out of 17 wards in North Warwickshire for the percentage of home owners.What is the population of Polesworth and North Warwickshire?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in North Warwickshire including Polesworth. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| 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 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
