Socio-economic statistics for South Walsham, Norfolk

Socio-economic statistics for South Walsham, Norfolk

Is South Walsham in Broadland 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 South Walsham older than the national average or younger? What is the population of South Walsham and Broadland? What is the claimant count in South Walsham and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.

South Walsham Health Statistics

Blofield with South Walsham 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.
AreaVGGFBVB
Blofield with South Walsham45.59%35.75%13.59%3.93%1.13%
Broadland45.07%36.44%13.9%3.65%0.94%
East48.28%34.64%12.5%3.58%1%
England48.49%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 Broadland changed since 2011?

Broadland residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.22% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
YearVGGFBVB
201144.3%36.99%14.02%3.61%1.08%
202145.07%36.44%13.9%3.65%0.94%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)

How many residents own or rent their home in South Walsham and Broadland

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in South Walsham either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 76.05 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 23.95 of South Walsham residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
AreaOwnedRented
Blofield with South Walsham76.05%23.95%
Broadland77.11%22.89%
East65.23%34.77%
England61.31%38.69%
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)

South Walsham has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.

South Walsham compared to other wards in Broadland

#WardOwnedRented
1Taverham South87.66%12.34%
2Hellesdon South East84.63%15.37%
3Drayton South82.65%17.35%
4Spixworth with St Faiths82.65%17.35%
5Plumstead81.55%18.45%
6Hevingham80.79%19.21%
7Hellesdon North West80.3%19.7%
8Sprowston East80.24%19.76%
9Thorpe St Andrew North West79.71%20.29%
10Brundall79.68%20.32%
11Wroxham79.22%20.78%
12Old Catton and Sprowston West78.85%21.15%
13Buxton77.55%22.45%
14Burlingham76.24%23.76%
15Blofield with South Walsham76.05%23.95%
16Thorpe St Andrew South East74.64%25.36%
17Great Witchingham74.64%25.36%
18Sprowston Central74.55%25.45%
19Horsford and Felthorpe74.26%25.74%
20Marshes73.76%26.24%
21Taverham North72.71%27.29%
22Reepham71.62%28.38%
23Aylsham71.16%28.84%
24Acle70.84%29.16%
25Coltishall69.27%30.73%
26Drayton North66.77%33.23%
27Eynesford66.29%33.71%
South Walsham is ranked 15 out of 27 wards in Broadland for the percentage of home owners.
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)

South Walsham Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education South Walsham 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 South Walsham to the national average for England.
LevelBlofield with South WalshamEngland
No Qualifications15.92%18.08%
Level 110.78%9.69%
Level 215.64%13.32%
Apprenticeship6.29%5.32%
Level 317.18%16.92%
Level 431.53%33.92%
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)

South Walsham 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 Broadland.
AreaUnemployedYearly Change
Broadland1.8%-0.4%
East of England3%-0.3%
England3.8%-0.3%
UK3.7%-0.3%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
The 2021 census had data on people who were economically active (seeking work) yet unemployed on Census day (Sunday March 21st 2021). These statitics do cover South Walsham on a ward level. However, it has to be noted that the Census day was during the height of the Covid19 pandemic and therefore are not reflective of normal levels of unemployment. For example, between March 2020 and June 2020 people claiming Universal Credit doubled in most areas of the United Kingdom and then steadily declined up to the day of the Census and beyond. This data also contains the proportion of people in part-time work (working between 1-35 hours per week), which maybe an indicator of under employment in South Walsham.
Economic StatusProportion
In Employment51.96%
In Part-Time Work32.35%
Unemployed3.31%
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
67.65% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in South Walsham

South Walsham & Broadland 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 South Walsham in the Broadland local area district.

South Walsham has a lower rate of immigrants than Broadland, the East of England region and England as a whole.
AreaBorn in UKBorn outside UK
Blofield with South Walsham95.12%4.88%
Broadland94.36%5.64%
East85.09%14.91%
England82.65%17.35%
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)

South Walsham compared to other wards in Broadland

#WardBorn in UKBorn outside UK
1Hellesdon South East90.04%9.96%
2Thorpe St Andrew South East90.43%9.57%
3Taverham North92.26%7.74%
4Sprowston East92.76%7.24%
5Drayton North92.9%7.1%
6Hellesdon North West93.56%6.44%
7Plumstead93.67%6.33%
8Sprowston Central93.71%6.29%
9Old Catton and Sprowston West93.71%6.29%
10Thorpe St Andrew North West94.35%5.65%
11Brundall94.45%5.55%
12Taverham South95.1%4.9%
13Blofield with South Walsham95.12%4.88%
14Wroxham95.29%4.71%
15Horsford and Felthorpe95.46%4.54%
16Drayton South95.47%4.53%
17Great Witchingham95.48%4.52%
18Aylsham95.92%4.08%
19Eynesford96%4%
20Coltishall96.16%3.84%
21Reepham96.16%3.84%
22Marshes96.48%3.52%
23Buxton96.54%3.46%
24Burlingham96.55%3.45%
25Hevingham96.59%3.41%
26Spixworth with St Faiths96.6%3.4%
27Acle96.67%3.33%
';South Walsham is ranked 13 out of 27 wards in Broadland for the number of residents born outside of the UK.
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)

South Walsham Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Blofield with South Walsham.
Age BandProportion
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)

What are the occupations of the residents of South Walsham?

The largest employment sector in South Walsham is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
SectorProportion
Professional Occupations21.36%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials16.23%
Associate Professional & Technical13.76%
Skilled Trades12.38%
Administrative & Secretarial10.79%
Caring, leisure & Other Services8.13%
Elementary Occupations6.29%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives4.99%

What is the population of South Walsham and Broadland?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Broadland including South Walsham. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

WardPopulation
Acle2834
Aylsham8906
Blofield with South Walsham6225
Brundall6315
Burlingham2774
Buxton2794
Coltishall2843
Drayton North2866
Drayton South2468
Eynesford3221
Great Witchingham2820
Hellesdon North West5889
Hellesdon South East5574
Hevingham3048
Horsford and Felthorpe5567
Marshes3257
Old Catton and Sprowston West8531
Plumstead3572
Reepham2684
Spixworth with St Faiths5422
Sprowston Central5421
Sprowston East8716
Taverham North5607
Taverham South4487
Thorpe St Andrew North West7332
Thorpe St Andrew South East7225
Wroxham5533
Broadland Total131931

Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)


Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.


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