Is Roydon in South Norfolk 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 Roydon older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Roydon and South Norfolk? What is the claimant count in Roydon and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Roydon Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Diss & Roydon.| 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 Roydon?
The largest employment sector in Roydon is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Administrative & Secretarial.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 13.58% |
| Skilled Trades | 12.99% |
| Elementary Occupations | 12.7% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 11.48% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 11% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 10.46% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 10.39% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.91% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Roydon and South Norfolk
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Roydon either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 62.88 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 37.12 of Roydon residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Diss & Roydon | 62.88% | 37.12% |
| South Norfolk | 73.14% | 26.86% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Roydon has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Roydon compared to other wards in South Norfolk
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Forncett | 83.93% | 16.07% |
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| 2 | Bunwell | 82.12% | 17.88% |
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| 3 | Hempnall | 81.55% | 18.45% |
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| 4 | Thurlton | 80.95% | 19.05% |
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| 5 | Rockland | 80.42% | 19.58% |
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| 6 | Brooke | 79.48% | 20.52% |
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| 7 | Wicklewood | 79.48% | 20.52% |
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| 8 | Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross | 78.56% | 21.44% |
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| 9 | Easton (South Norfolk) | 78.33% | 21.67% |
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| 10 | Newton Flotman | 77.12% | 22.88% |
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| 11 | New Costessey | 75.64% | 24.36% |
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| 12 | Bressingham & Burston | 75.47% | 24.54% |
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| 13 | Hethersett | 74.93% | 25.07% |
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| 14 | Hingham & Deopham | 74.84% | 25.16% |
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| 15 | Poringland, Framinghams & Trowse | 74.76% | 25.24% |
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| 16 | Ditchingham & Earsham | 74.72% | 25.28% |
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| 17 | South Wymondham | 71.94% | 28.06% |
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| 18 | Cringleford | 71.85% | 28.15% |
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| 19 | North Wymondham | 71.76% | 28.24% |
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| 20 | Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole | 71.3% | 28.7% |
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| 21 | Loddon & Chedgrave | 69.85% | 30.16% |
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| 22 | Old Costessey | 68.74% | 31.26% |
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| 23 | Harleston | 67.94% | 32.06% |
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| 24 | Stratton (South Norfolk) | 67.8% | 32.2% |
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| 25 | Central Wymondham | 66.98% | 33.02% |
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| 26 | Diss & Roydon | 62.88% | 37.12% |
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Roydon is ranked 26 out of 26 wards in South Norfolk for the percentage of home owners.Roydon Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Roydon 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 Roydon to the national average for England.
| Level | Diss & Roydon | England |
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| No Qualifications | 24.39% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 11.76% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 15.07% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.31% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 16.19% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 23.19% | 33.92% |
Roydon & South Norfolk 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 Roydon in the South Norfolk local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Diss & Roydon | 89.1% | 10.9% |
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| South Norfolk | 92.96% | 7.04% |
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| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Roydon compared to other wards in South Norfolk
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Cringleford | 81.86% | 18.14% |
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| 2 | Old Costessey | 85.34% | 14.66% |
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| 3 | Diss & Roydon | 89.1% | 10.9% |
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| 4 | Hethersett | 91.62% | 8.38% |
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| 5 | North Wymondham | 92.89% | 7.11% |
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| 6 | Wicklewood | 93.02% | 6.98% |
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| 7 | New Costessey | 93.45% | 6.55% |
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| 8 | Poringland, Framinghams & Trowse | 93.61% | 6.39% |
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| 9 | Central Wymondham | 94.03% | 5.97% |
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| 10 | Easton | 94.14% | 5.86% |
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| 11 | South Wymondham | 94.18% | 5.82% |
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| 12 | Brooke | 94.2% | 5.8% |
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| 13 | Stratton | 94.8% | 5.2% |
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| 14 | Newton Flotman | 94.95% | 5.05% |
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| 15 | Loddon & Chedgrave | 95.24% | 4.76% |
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| 16 | Hingham & Deopham | 95.26% | 4.74% |
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| 17 | Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross | 95.3% | 4.7% |
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| 18 | Rockland | 95.37% | 4.63% |
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| 19 | Ditchingham & Earsham | 95.38% | 4.62% |
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| 20 | Harleston | 95.46% | 4.54% |
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| 21 | Forncett | 95.53% | 4.47% |
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| 22 | Bressingham & Burston | 95.78% | 4.22% |
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| 23 | Hempnall | 95.97% | 4.03% |
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| 24 | Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole | 96.08% | 3.92% |
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| 25 | Bunwell | 96.51% | 3.49% |
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| 26 | Thurlton | 96.55% | 3.45% |
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';Roydon is ranked 3 out of 26 wards in South Norfolk for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Roydon Health Statistics
Diss & Roydon 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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| Diss & Roydon | 42.42% | 37.59% | 14.95% | 3.82% | 1.23% |
| South Norfolk | 47.02% | 35.46% | 13.17% | 3.44% | 0.91% |
| East | 48.28% | 34.64% | 12.5% | 3.58% | 1% |
| 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 South Norfolk changed since 2011?
South Norfolk residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.33% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 46.35% | 35.8% | 13.37% | 3.46% | 1.02% |
| 2021 | 47.02% | 35.46% | 13.17% | 3.44% | 0.91% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Roydon 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 South Norfolk.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| South Norfolk | 2% | -0.4% |
| East of England | 3% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 55.37% |
| In Part-Time Work | 28.83% |
| Unemployed | 3.48% |
What is the population of Roydon and South Norfolk?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in South Norfolk including Roydon. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole | 6538 |
| Bressingham & Burston | 3338 |
| Brooke | 3376 |
| Bunwell | 3124 |
| Central Wymondham | 5643 |
| Cringleford | 5596 |
| Diss & Roydon | 11344 |
| Ditchingham & Earsham | 6470 |
| Easton | 2166 |
| Forncett | 3509 |
| Harleston | 6229 |
| Hempnall | 3325 |
| Hethersett | 8608 |
| Hingham & Deopham | 3119 |
| Loddon & Chedgrave | 5803 |
| Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross | 9329 |
| New Costessey | 6200 |
| Newton Flotman | 3104 |
| North Wymondham | 6343 |
| Old Costessey | 10883 |
| Poringland, Framinghams & Trowse | 8001 |
| Rockland | 3421 |
| South Wymondham | 5794 |
| Stratton | 4451 |
| Thurlton | 3157 |
| Wicklewood | 4195 |
| South Norfolk Total | 143066 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
