Is Sprowston in Norwich 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 Sprowston older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Sprowston and Norwich? What is the claimant count in Sprowston and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Sprowston 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 Norwich.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Norwich | 3.6% | -0.8% |
| 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 | 59% |
| In Part-Time Work | 28.15% |
| Unemployed | 5.25% |
Sprowston Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Sprowston 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 Sprowston to the national average for England.
| Level | Catton Grove | England |
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| No Qualifications | 23.69% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 12.28% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.37% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.83% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 16.19% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 24.82% | 33.92% |
Sprowston & Norwich 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 Sprowston in the Norwich local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Catton Grove | 82.19% | 17.81% |
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| Norwich | 82.41% | 17.59% |
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| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Sprowston compared to other wards in Norwich
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Thorpe Hamlet | 76.43% | 23.57% |
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| 2 | Mancroft | 77.43% | 22.57% |
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| 3 | Bowthorpe | 79.49% | 20.51% |
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| 4 | Town Close | 79.8% | 20.2% |
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| 5 | University | 80.99% | 19.01% |
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| 6 | Catton Grove | 82.19% | 17.81% |
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| 7 | Mile Cross | 82.57% | 17.43% |
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| 8 | Sewell | 83.04% | 16.96% |
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| 9 | Wensum | 83.53% | 16.47% |
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| 10 | Nelson | 84.39% | 15.61% |
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| 11 | Lakenham | 85.9% | 14.1% |
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| 12 | Eaton | 86.31% | 13.69% |
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| 13 | Crome | 88.26% | 11.74% |
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';Sprowston is ranked 6 out of 13 wards in Norwich for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Sprowston Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Catton Grove.| 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 Sprowston?
The largest employment sector in Sprowston is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Administrative & Secretarial.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Elementary Occupations | 14.64% |
| Professional Occupations | 14.2% |
| Skilled Trades | 11.84% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 11.3% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 10.98% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 10.63% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 8.27% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.27% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Sprowston and Norwich
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Sprowston either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 46.52 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 53.48 of Sprowston residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Catton Grove | 46.52% | 53.48% |
| Norwich | 42.05% | 57.95% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Sprowston has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.
Sprowston compared to other wards in Norwich
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Eaton | 70.87% | 29.13% |
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| 2 | Nelson (Norwich) | 50.35% | 49.65% |
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| 3 | Sewell | 48.29% | 51.71% |
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| 4 | Crome | 47.79% | 52.21% |
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| 5 | Catton Grove | 46.52% | 53.48% |
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| 6 | Town Close | 42.19% | 57.81% |
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| 7 | Lakenham | 42.04% | 57.96% |
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| 8 | Thorpe Hamlet | 36.88% | 63.12% |
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| 9 | Bowthorpe | 36.8% | 63.2% |
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| 10 | Wensum | 35.58% | 64.42% |
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| 11 | Mile Cross | 34.25% | 65.75% |
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| 12 | University (Norwich) | 31.19% | 68.81% |
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| 13 | Mancroft | 26.54% | 73.46% |
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Sprowston is ranked 5 out of 13 wards in Norwich for the percentage of home owners.Sprowston Health Statistics
Catton Grove 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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| Catton Grove | 43.39% | 36.15% | 14.68% | 4.7% | 1.08% |
| Norwich | 43.94% | 36.29% | 14.14% | 4.43% | 1.21% |
| 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 Norwich changed since 2011?
Norwich residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 0.06% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 44.87% | 35.42% | 14.05% | 4.42% | 1.24% |
| 2021 | 43.94% | 36.29% | 14.14% | 4.43% | 1.21% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What is the population of Sprowston and Norwich?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Norwich including Sprowston. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Bowthorpe | 9655 |
| Catton Grove | 10947 |
| Crome | 11601 |
| Eaton | 9796 |
| Lakenham | 9788 |
| Mancroft | 9755 |
| Mile Cross | 11078 |
| Nelson | 10939 |
| Sewell | 9908 |
| Thorpe Hamlet | 9595 |
| Town Close | 10392 |
| University | 16559 |
| Wensum | 12164 |
| Norwich Total | 142177 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
