Is Walmersley in Bury 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 Walmersley older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Walmersley and Bury? What is the claimant count in Walmersley and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Walmersley 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 .| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|
| % | % |
| % | % |
| % | % |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|
| In Employment | 0% |
| In Part-Time Work | 0% |
| Unemployed | 0% |
Walmersley Health Statistics
| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Walmersley Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Walmersley 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 Walmersley to the national average for .
| Level | | |
|---|
| No Qualifications | 0% | 0% |
| Level 1 | 0% | 0% |
| Level 2 | 0% | 0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0% |
| Level 3 | 0% | 0% |
| Level 4 | 0% | 0% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Walmersley and
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Walmersley either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 0 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 0 of Walmersley residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|
| 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% |
Walmersley has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Walmersley compared to other wards in
Walmersley is ranked out of 0 wards in for the percentage of home owners.Walmersley & 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 Walmersley in the local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|
| 0% | 0% |
|---|
| 0% | 0% |
|---|
| 0% | 0% |
|---|
| 0% | 0% |
|---|
Walmersley compared to other wards in
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|
';Walmersley is ranked out of 0 wards in for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Walmersley Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in .| Age Band | Proportion |
|---|
| 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 Walmersley?
The largest employment sector in Walmersley is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Elementary Occupations.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | % |
| Professional Occupations | % |
| Associate Professional & Technical | % |
| Administrative & Secretarial | % |
| Skilled Trades | % |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | % |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | % |
| Elementary Occupations | % |
What is the population of Walmersley and Bury?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Bury including Walmersley. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|
| Besses | 10976 |
| Church | 10198 |
| East | 11997 |
| Elton | 11683 |
| Holyrood | 11086 |
| Moorside | 12764 |
| North Manor | 9590 |
| Pilkington Park | 9647 |
| Radcliffe East | 12573 |
| Radcliffe North | 10980 |
| Radcliffe West | 11841 |
| Ramsbottom | 11426 |
| Redvales | 12441 |
| Sedgley | 13885 |
| St Mary's | 10470 |
| Tottington | 9715 |
| Unsworth | 9436 |
| Bury Total | 190708 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
