Is Shipley Bridge in Crawley 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 Shipley Bridge older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Shipley Bridge and Crawley? What is the claimant count in Shipley Bridge and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Shipley Bridge Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Shipley Bridge 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 Shipley Bridge to the national average for England.
| Level | Pound Hill North & Forge Wood | England |
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| No Qualifications | 12.91% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 10.74% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 16.25% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.12% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.24% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 34.94% | 33.92% |
What are the occupations of the residents of Shipley Bridge?
The largest employment sector in Shipley Bridge is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|
| Professional Occupations | 20.07% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 15.67% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 13.2% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.68% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 9.28% |
| Skilled Trades | 8.55% |
| Elementary Occupations | 8.41% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 7.05% |
Shipley Bridge 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 Crawley.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|
| Crawley | 3.8% | -0.6% |
| South East | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|
| In Employment | 66.48% |
| In Part-Time Work | 24.29% |
| Unemployed | 4.71% |
Shipley Bridge Health Statistics
Pound Hill North & Forge Wood has significantly more residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|
| Pound Hill North & Forge Wood | 54.39% | 33.78% | 9.09% | 2.08% | 0.66% |
| Crawley | 49.08% | 34.98% | 11.61% | 3.35% | 0.98% |
| South East | 49.98% | 34.01% | 11.77% | 3.31% | 0.93% |
| 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 Crawley changed since 2011?
Crawley residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.54% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|
| 2011 | 47.61% | 35.91% | 12.06% | 3.45% | 0.97% |
| 2021 | 49.08% | 34.98% | 11.61% | 3.35% | 0.98% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Shipley Bridge & Crawley 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 Shipley Bridge in the Crawley local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Pound Hill North & Forge Wood | 78.46% | 21.54% |
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| Crawley | 73.2% | 26.8% |
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| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Shipley Bridge compared to other wards in Crawley
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Langley Green & Tushmore | 60.63% | 39.37% |
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| 2 | Three Bridges | 62.1% | 37.9% |
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| 3 | Northgate & West Green | 65.14% | 34.86% |
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| 4 | Bewbush & North Broadfield | 70.14% | 29.86% |
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| 5 | Southgate | 70.2% | 29.8% |
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| 6 | Broadfield | 73.46% | 26.54% |
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| 7 | Gossops Green & North East Broadfield | 77.77% | 22.23% |
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| 8 | Pound Hill North & Forge Wood | 78.46% | 21.54% |
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| 9 | Furnace Green | 79.58% | 20.42% |
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| 10 | Pound Hill South & Worth | 79.85% | 20.15% |
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| 11 | Ifield | 80.26% | 19.74% |
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| 12 | Tilgate | 80.53% | 19.47% |
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| 13 | Maidenbower | 81.76% | 18.24% |
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';Shipley Bridge is ranked 8 out of 13 wards in Crawley for the number of residents born outside of the UK.How many residents own or rent their home in Shipley Bridge and Crawley
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Shipley Bridge either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 74.52 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 25.48 of Shipley Bridge residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Pound Hill North & Forge Wood | 74.52% | 25.48% |
| Crawley | 55.74% | 44.26% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Shipley Bridge has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Shipley Bridge compared to other wards in Crawley
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Pound Hill North & Forge Wood | 74.52% | 25.48% |
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| 2 | Pound Hill South & Worth | 68.68% | 31.32% |
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| 3 | Maidenbower | 68.23% | 31.77% |
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| 4 | Furnace Green | 67.06% | 32.94% |
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| 5 | Gossops Green & North East Broadfield | 65.3% | 34.7% |
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| 6 | Ifield | 59.46% | 40.54% |
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| 7 | Tilgate | 58.56% | 41.44% |
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| 8 | Southgate (Crawley) | 51.06% | 48.94% |
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| 9 | Langley Green & Tushmore | 49.21% | 50.79% |
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| 10 | Bewbush & North Broadfield | 47.8% | 52.2% |
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| 11 | Three Bridges | 45.21% | 54.79% |
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| 12 | Northgate & West Green | 42.64% | 57.36% |
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| 13 | Broadfield (Crawley) | 41.79% | 58.21% |
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Shipley Bridge is ranked 1 out of 13 wards in Crawley for the percentage of home owners.Shipley Bridge Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Pound Hill North & Forge Wood.| 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 Shipley Bridge and Crawley?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Crawley including Shipley Bridge. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Bewbush & North Broadfield | 11008 |
| Broadfield | 10687 |
| Furnace Green | 5744 |
| Gossops Green & North East Broadfield | 6512 |
| Ifield | 9943 |
| Langley Green & Tushmore | 8861 |
| Maidenbower | 9108 |
| Northgate & West Green | 11123 |
| Pound Hill North & Forge Wood | 8117 |
| Pound Hill South & Worth | 8196 |
| Southgate | 8703 |
| Three Bridges | 8370 |
| Tilgate | 6102 |
| Crawley Total | 112474 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
