Is Sharlston in Wakefield 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 Sharlston older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Sharlston and Wakefield? What is the claimant count in Sharlston and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.What are the occupations of the residents of Sharlston?
The largest employment sector in Sharlston is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Administrative & Secretarial.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Elementary Occupations | 16.09% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 11.97% |
| Skilled Trades | 11.79% |
| Professional Occupations | 11.51% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 11.43% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 10.72% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 9.35% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.78% |
Sharlston 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 Wakefield.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Wakefield | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | 4.2% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 54.97% |
| In Part-Time Work | 24.86% |
| Unemployed | 4.8% |
Sharlston Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Sharlston 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 Sharlston to the national average for England.
| Level | Featherstone | England |
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| No Qualifications | 28.59% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 10.98% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 15.54% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 15.84% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 19.69% | 33.92% |
Sharlston & Wakefield 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 Sharlston in the Wakefield local area district.
Sharlston has a lower rate of immigrants than Wakefield, the Yorkshire and The Humber region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Featherstone | 94.63% | 5.37% |
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| Wakefield | 91.49% | 8.51% |
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| Yorkshire and The Humber | 88.65% | 11.35% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Sharlston compared to other wards in Wakefield
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Wakefield East | 69.94% | 30.06% |
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| 2 | Wakefield North | 80.05% | 19.95% |
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| 3 | Wakefield South | 83.79% | 16.21% |
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| 4 | Wakefield West | 86.73% | 13.27% |
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| 5 | Normanton | 88.97% | 11.03% |
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| 6 | South Elmsall and South Kirkby | 91.79% | 8.21% |
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| 7 | Stanley and Outwood East | 92.6% | 7.4% |
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| 8 | Castleford Central and Glasshoughton | 93.25% | 6.75% |
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| 9 | Pontefract North | 93.48% | 6.52% |
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| 10 | Airedale and Ferry Fryston | 93.76% | 6.24% |
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| 11 | Wrenthorpe and Outwood West | 93.89% | 6.11% |
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| 12 | Altofts and Whitwood | 94.16% | 5.84% |
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| 13 | Featherstone | 94.63% | 5.37% |
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| 14 | Knottingley | 94.68% | 5.32% |
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| 15 | Hemsworth | 95.06% | 4.94% |
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| 16 | Crofton, Ryhill and Walton | 95.31% | 4.69% |
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| 17 | Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton | 95.42% | 4.58% |
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| 18 | Wakefield Rural | 95.86% | 4.14% |
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| 19 | Pontefract South | 95.94% | 4.06% |
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| 20 | Ossett | 96.21% | 3.79% |
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| 21 | Horbury and South Ossett | 96.53% | 3.47% |
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';Sharlston is ranked 13 out of 21 wards in Wakefield for the number of residents born outside of the UK.How many residents own or rent their home in Sharlston and Wakefield
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Sharlston either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 60.14 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 39.86 of Sharlston residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Featherstone | 60.14% | 39.86% |
| Wakefield | 62.6% | 37.4% |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | 62.58% | 37.42% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Sharlston has a lower level of home ownership than than the national average.
Sharlston compared to other wards in Wakefield
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Wakefield Rural | 77.04% | 22.96% |
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| 2 | Stanley and Outwood East | 74.61% | 25.39% |
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| 3 | Wrenthorpe and Outwood West | 74.49% | 25.51% |
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| 4 | Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton | 71.97% | 28.03% |
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| 5 | Crofton, Ryhill and Walton | 71.84% | 28.16% |
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| 6 | Horbury and South Ossett | 68.67% | 31.33% |
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| 7 | Pontefract South | 67.08% | 32.92% |
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| 8 | Altofts and Whitwood | 66.55% | 33.45% |
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| 9 | Ossett | 66.45% | 33.55% |
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| 10 | Castleford Central and Glasshoughton | 66.16% | 33.84% |
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| 11 | Wakefield South | 64.42% | 35.58% |
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| 12 | Pontefract North | 62.96% | 37.04% |
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| 13 | Featherstone | 60.14% | 39.86% |
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| 14 | Normanton (Wakefield) | 59.14% | 40.86% |
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| 15 | Hemsworth | 57.9% | 42.1% |
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| 16 | Knottingley | 57.3% | 42.7% |
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| 17 | South Elmsall and South Kirkby | 56.61% | 43.39% |
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| 18 | Airedale and Ferry Fryston | 54.53% | 45.47% |
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| 19 | Wakefield West | 48.77% | 51.23% |
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| 20 | Wakefield North | 47.57% | 52.43% |
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| 21 | Wakefield East | 38.57% | 61.43% |
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Sharlston is ranked 13 out of 21 wards in Wakefield for the percentage of home owners.Sharlston Health Statistics
Featherstone 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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| Featherstone | 43.59% | 33.13% | 15.66% | 5.89% | 1.74% |
| Wakefield | 44.71% | 34.29% | 14.46% | 5.07% | 1.48% |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | 46.18% | 34.31% | 13.7% | 4.49% | 1.32% |
| 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 Wakefield changed since 2011?
Wakefield residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 2.21% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 42.75% | 34.04% | 15.53% | 5.99% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | 44.71% | 34.29% | 14.46% | 5.07% | 1.48% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Sharlston Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Featherstone.| 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 Sharlston and Wakefield?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Wakefield including Sharlston. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton | 17746 |
| Airedale and Ferry Fryston | 15892 |
| Altofts and Whitwood | 18398 |
| Castleford Central and Glasshoughton | 16843 |
| Crofton, Ryhill and Walton | 15875 |
| Featherstone | 17299 |
| Hemsworth | 15979 |
| Horbury and South Ossett | 15513 |
| Knottingley | 14363 |
| Normanton | 17334 |
| Ossett | 16678 |
| Pontefract North | 18035 |
| Pontefract South | 15238 |
| South Elmsall and South Kirkby | 19279 |
| Stanley and Outwood East | 16568 |
| Wakefield East | 17232 |
| Wakefield North | 17647 |
| Wakefield Rural | 17736 |
| Wakefield South | 14906 |
| Wakefield West | 16555 |
| Wrenthorpe and Outwood West | 16476 |
| Wakefield Total | 351592 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
