Is Tittleshall in Breckland 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 Tittleshall older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Tittleshall and Breckland? What is the claimant count in Tittleshall and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.What are the occupations of the residents of Tittleshall?
The largest employment sector in Tittleshall is Skilled Trades. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Skilled Trades | 17.41% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 14.93% |
| Professional Occupations | 14.1% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 11.36% |
| Elementary Occupations | 10.28% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 9.37% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.04% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 6.38% |
Tittleshall & Breckland 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 Tittleshall in the Breckland local area district.
Tittleshall has a lower rate of immigrants than Breckland, the East of England region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Hermitage (Breckland) | 95.41% | 4.59% |
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| Breckland | 89.18% | 10.82% |
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| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Tittleshall compared to other wards in Breckland
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Thetford Priory | 71.78% | 28.22% |
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| 2 | Thetford Castle | 72.48% | 27.52% |
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| 3 | Thetford Burrell | 75.35% | 24.65% |
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| 4 | Thetford Boudica | 78.74% | 21.26% |
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| 5 | Watton | 82.55% | 17.45% |
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| 6 | Forest | 89.08% | 10.92% |
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| 7 | Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft | 89.7% | 10.3% |
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| 8 | Saham Toney | 90% | 10% |
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| 9 | Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe | 91.48% | 8.52% |
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| 10 | Swaffham | 91.85% | 8.15% |
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| 11 | Dereham Neatherd | 92.13% | 7.87% |
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| 12 | All Saints & Wayland | 92.64% | 7.36% |
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| 13 | Dereham Withburga | 92.82% | 7.18% |
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| 14 | Bedingfeld | 93.3% | 6.7% |
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| 15 | Lincoln | 93.36% | 6.64% |
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| 16 | Dereham Toftwood | 93.63% | 6.37% |
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| 17 | Shipdham-with-Scarning | 94.41% | 5.59% |
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| 18 | Harling & Heathlands | 94.52% | 5.48% |
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| 19 | Ashill | 94.73% | 5.27% |
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| 20 | Nar Valley | 94.92% | 5.08% |
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| 21 | Guiltcross | 95.05% | 4.95% |
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| 22 | Launditch | 95.24% | 4.76% |
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| 23 | Hermitage | 95.41% | 4.59% |
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| 24 | The Buckenhams & Banham | 95.62% | 4.38% |
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| 25 | Upper Wensum | 96.16% | 3.84% |
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| 26 | Necton | 96.33% | 3.67% |
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| 27 | Mattishall | 96.42% | 3.58% |
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';Tittleshall is ranked 23 out of 27 wards in Breckland for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Tittleshall Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Hermitage.| 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 Tittleshall and Breckland
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Tittleshall either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 72.46 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 27.54 of Tittleshall residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Hermitage (Breckland) | 72.46% | 27.54% |
| Breckland | 67.04% | 32.97% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Tittleshall has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Tittleshall compared to other wards in Breckland
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Mattishall | 78.51% | 21.49% |
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| 2 | Necton | 77.42% | 22.58% |
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| 3 | All Saints & Wayland | 77.41% | 22.59% |
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| 4 | Guiltcross | 76.55% | 23.45% |
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| 5 | Lincoln | 75.85% | 24.15% |
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| 6 | Upper Wensum | 75.41% | 24.59% |
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| 7 | Dereham Toftwood | 73.53% | 26.47% |
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| 8 | Harling & Heathlands | 72.86% | 27.14% |
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| 9 | Bedingfeld | 72.74% | 27.26% |
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| 10 | Shipdham-with-Scarning | 72.66% | 27.34% |
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| 11 | Hermitage (Breckland) | 72.46% | 27.54% |
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| 12 | The Buckenhams & Banham | 71.2% | 28.8% |
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| 13 | Forest (Breckland) | 71.02% | 28.98% |
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| 14 | Nar Valley | 70.31% | 29.69% |
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| 15 | Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft | 69.45% | 30.55% |
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| 16 | Watton | 69.31% | 30.69% |
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| 17 | Ashill | 69.3% | 30.7% |
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| 18 | Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe | 69.15% | 30.85% |
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| 19 | Thetford Boudica | 68% | 32% |
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| 20 | Launditch | 65.93% | 34.07% |
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| 21 | Dereham Neatherd | 65.75% | 34.25% |
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| 22 | Saham Toney | 64.3% | 35.7% |
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| 23 | Swaffham | 63.96% | 36.04% |
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| 24 | Thetford Castle | 57.28% | 42.72% |
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| 25 | Dereham Withburga | 50.83% | 49.17% |
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| 26 | Thetford Burrell | 46.54% | 53.46% |
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| 27 | Thetford Priory | 40.81% | 59.19% |
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Tittleshall is ranked 11 out of 27 wards in Breckland for the percentage of home owners.Tittleshall Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Tittleshall 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 Tittleshall to the national average for England.
| Level | Hermitage | England |
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| No Qualifications | 20.13% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 10.82% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.89% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.78% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 16.6% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 27.66% | 33.92% |
Tittleshall Health Statistics
Hermitage 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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| Hermitage (Breckland) | 40.75% | 38.17% | 14.97% | 5.01% | 1.09% |
| Breckland | 42.56% | 37.05% | 14.94% | 4.32% | 1.14% |
| 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 Breckland changed since 2011?
Breckland residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.1% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 42.22% | 37.29% | 14.99% | 4.31% | 1.18% |
| 2021 | 42.56% | 37.05% | 14.94% | 4.32% | 1.14% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Tittleshall 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 Breckland.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Breckland | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| 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 | 49.33% |
| In Part-Time Work | 30.83% |
| Unemployed | 3.03% |
What is the population of Tittleshall and Breckland?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Breckland including Tittleshall. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| All Saints & Wayland | 7223 |
| Ashill | 2631 |
| Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft | 5716 |
| Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe | 6857 |
| Bedingfeld | 3337 |
| Dereham Neatherd | 7440 |
| Dereham Toftwood | 6042 |
| Dereham Withburga | 5978 |
| Forest | 3194 |
| Guiltcross | 3371 |
| Harling & Heathlands | 3101 |
| Hermitage | 2825 |
| Launditch | 2586 |
| Lincoln | 5365 |
| Mattishall | 5462 |
| Nar Valley | 2814 |
| Necton | 2667 |
| Saham Toney | 5439 |
| Shipdham-with-Scarning | 5564 |
| Swaffham | 8333 |
| The Buckenhams & Banham | 3184 |
| Thetford Boudica | 5193 |
| Thetford Burrell | 6444 |
| Thetford Castle | 6680 |
| Thetford Priory | 8693 |
| Upper Wensum | 6524 |
| Watton | 8592 |
| Breckland Total | 141255 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
