Is The Folly in South Gloucestershire 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 The Folly older than the national average or younger? What is the population of The Folly and South Gloucestershire? What is the claimant count in The Folly and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.What are the occupations of the residents of The Folly?
The largest employment sector in The Folly is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 20.61% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 17.08% |
| Skilled Trades | 14.21% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 11.92% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.88% |
| Elementary Occupations | 7.76% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 6.95% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 5.57% |
The Folly Health Statistics
Boyd Valley has more residents (very_good_pc-$country_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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| Boyd Valley | 48.67% | 34.33% | 12.64% | 3.57% | 0.79% |
| South Gloucestershire | 49.72% | 34.16% | 11.91% | 3.28% | 0.93% |
| South West | 47.6% | 34.21% | 13.12% | 3.95% | 1.12% |
| 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 Gloucestershire changed since 2011?
South Gloucestershire residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 0.16% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 49.15% | 34.89% | 11.77% | 3.26% | 0.93% |
| 2021 | 49.72% | 34.16% | 11.91% | 3.28% | 0.93% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
The Folly 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 Gloucestershire.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| South Gloucestershire | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| South West | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 55.57% |
| In Part-Time Work | 30.75% |
| Unemployed | 2.91% |
The Folly Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education The Folly 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 The Folly to the national average for England.
| Level | Boyd Valley | England |
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| No Qualifications | 15.56% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 9.7% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.54% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.85% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 16.69% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 34.26% | 33.92% |
The Folly & South Gloucestershire 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 The Folly in the South Gloucestershire local area district.
The Folly has a lower rate of immigrants than South Gloucestershire, the South West region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Boyd Valley | 94.37% | 5.63% |
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| South Gloucestershire | 89.44% | 10.56% |
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| South West | 89.8% | 10.2% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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The Folly compared to other wards in South Gloucestershire
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Charlton & Cribbs | 74.7% | 25.3% |
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| 2 | Stoke Park & Cheswick | 75.72% | 24.28% |
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| 3 | Bradley Stoke North | 76.58% | 23.42% |
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| 4 | Bradley Stoke South | 77.88% | 22.12% |
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| 5 | Filton | 79.82% | 20.18% |
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| 6 | Patchway Coniston | 82.44% | 17.56% |
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| 7 | Stoke Gifford | 85.77% | 14.23% |
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| 8 | Kingswood | 86.2% | 13.8% |
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| 9 | Emersons Green | 88.2% | 11.8% |
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| 10 | Staple Hill & Mangotsfield | 90.38% | 9.62% |
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| 11 | Frenchay & Downend | 90.93% | 9.07% |
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| 12 | New Cheltenham | 91.8% | 8.2% |
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| 13 | Woodstock | 91.89% | 8.11% |
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| 14 | Winterbourne | 92.32% | 7.68% |
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| 15 | Thornbury | 92.4% | 7.6% |
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| 16 | Yate North | 92.81% | 7.19% |
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| 17 | Pilning & Severn Beach | 92.9% | 7.1% |
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| 18 | Yate Central | 93.38% | 6.62% |
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| 19 | Hanham | 93.46% | 6.54% |
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| 20 | Dodington | 93.64% | 6.36% |
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| 21 | Severn Vale | 94.17% | 5.83% |
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| 22 | Boyd Valley | 94.37% | 5.63% |
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| 23 | Parkwall & Warmley | 94.39% | 5.61% |
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| 24 | Frampton Cotterell | 94.8% | 5.2% |
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| 25 | Charfield | 95.04% | 4.96% |
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| 26 | Longwell Green | 95.13% | 4.87% |
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| 27 | Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge | 95.32% | 4.68% |
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| 28 | Bilton & Oldland Common | 95.75% | 4.25% |
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';The Folly is ranked 22 out of 28 wards in South Gloucestershire for the number of residents born outside of the UK.The Folly Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Boyd Valley.| 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 | |
How many residents own or rent their home in The Folly and South Gloucestershire
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in The Folly either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 78.4 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 21.6 of The Folly residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Boyd Valley | 78.4% | 21.6% |
| South Gloucestershire | 72.39% | 27.61% |
| South West | 65.88% | 34.12% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
The Folly has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
The Folly compared to other wards in South Gloucestershire
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Frenchay & Downend | 82.97% | 17.03% |
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| 2 | Severn Vale | 82.27% | 17.73% |
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| 3 | Frampton Cotterell | 82.09% | 17.91% |
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| 4 | Bitton & Oldland Common | 80.81% | 19.19% |
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| 5 | Pilning & Severn Beach | 80.59% | 19.41% |
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| 6 | Dodington | 79.9% | 20.1% |
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| 7 | Longwell Green | 79.66% | 20.34% |
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| 8 | Winterbourne | 79.53% | 20.47% |
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| 9 | Charfield | 78.75% | 21.25% |
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| 10 | Hanham | 78.41% | 21.59% |
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| 11 | Boyd Valley | 78.4% | 21.6% |
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| 12 | Thornbury | 76.4% | 23.6% |
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| 13 | Yate North | 75.66% | 24.34% |
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| 14 | Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge | 75.05% | 24.95% |
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| 15 | Yate Central | 74.55% | 25.45% |
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| 16 | Stoke Gifford | 72.6% | 27.4% |
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| 17 | Parkwall & Warmley | 72.1% | 27.9% |
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| 18 | New Cheltenham | 70.69% | 29.31% |
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| 19 | Emersons Green | 69.56% | 30.44% |
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| 20 | Bradley Stoke North | 67.76% | 32.24% |
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| 21 | Woodstock (South Gloucestershire) | 67.08% | 32.92% |
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| 22 | Staple Hill & Mangotsfield | 63.94% | 36.06% |
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| 23 | Kingswood (South Gloucestershire) | 62.83% | 37.17% |
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| 24 | Patchway Coniston | 59.82% | 40.18% |
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| 25 | Bradley Stoke South | 59.58% | 40.42% |
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| 26 | Filton | 59.22% | 40.78% |
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| 27 | Charlton & Cribbs | 58.74% | 41.26% |
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| 28 | Stoke Park & Cheswick | 44.15% | 55.85% |
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The Folly is ranked 11 out of 28 wards in South Gloucestershire for the percentage of home owners.What is the population of The Folly and South Gloucestershire?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in South Gloucestershire including The Folly. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Bitton & Oldland Common | 9503 |
| Boyd Valley | 10921 |
| Bradley Stoke North | 11423 |
| Bradley Stoke South | 10077 |
| Charfield | 4873 |
| Charlton & Cribbs | 7967 |
| Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge | 9501 |
| Dodington | 10109 |
| Emersons Green | 14496 |
| Filton | 11285 |
| Frampton Cotterell | 12920 |
| Frenchay & Downend | 13076 |
| Hanham | 13070 |
| Kingswood | 9354 |
| Longwell Green | 9804 |
| New Cheltenham | 9223 |
| Parkwall & Warmley | 9289 |
| Patchway Coniston | 5508 |
| Pilning & Severn Beach | 5041 |
| Severn Vale | 9458 |
| Staple Hill & Mangotsfield | 15364 |
| Stoke Gifford | 14486 |
| Stoke Park & Cheswick | 9017 |
| Thornbury | 13651 |
| Winterbourne | 7466 |
| Woodstock | 10275 |
| Yate Central | 9008 |
| Yate North | 11651 |
| South Gloucestershire Total | 287816 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
