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Local Authority statistics on population, employment, household income, participation in education, health, and young peoples’ participation in higher education.
Population 2024
| Million | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 895,203 | 100% |
| 14-15 | 21,696 | 2.42 |
| 16-18 | 30,653 | 3.42 |
| 19-24 | 42,197 | 4.71 |
| 25-29 | 43,423 | 4.85 |
| 30-49 | 214,795 | 23.99 |
| 50-69 | 241,953 | 27.02 |
| 70-84 | 130,665 | 14.59 |
| 85 + | 32,432 | 3.62 |
Asylum seekers in receipt of support 2024 by Local Authority
Total
1,432
Dispersed asylum seekers per 10,000 population
15
Ethnic groups, England and Wales, Census 2021
White Total
91.03%
White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British84.24%
White: Irish0.77%
White: Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.14%
White: Roma0.12%
White: Other White5.77%
Asian Total
4.34%
Asian: Asian British or Asian Welsh: Bangladeshi0.37%
Asian: Asian British or Asian Welsh: Chinese0.39%
Asian: Asian British or Asian Welsh: Indian1.59%
Asian: Asian British or Asian Welsh: Pakistani0.83%
Asian: Asian British or Asian Welsh: Other Asian1.16%
Black Total
1.30%
Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African: African
0.82%
Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African: Caribbean
0.23%
Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African: Other Black
0.24%
Mixed Total
2.36%
Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: White and Asian
0.80%
Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: White and Black African
0.40%
Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: White and Black Caribbean
0.47%
Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
0.69%
Other Total
0.98%
Other ethnic group: Arab
0.21%
Other ethnic group: Any other ethnic group
0.77%
First language 2023-24, all state-funded and non-maintained special school pupils
English
86.9%
Other than English
12.7%
Main language spoken, aged three and above 2021
English (English or Welsh in Wales)
94.2%
Other languages
5.8%
Life expectancy at birth 2021-2023
Female
84.36
Male
80.36
Healthy life expectancy at birth 2021-2023
Healthy life expectancy measures health-related wellbeing and represents the average time an individual is expected to live in "very good" or "good" general health
Female
64.86
Male
63.79
Disability (age standardised) Census 2021 data
Proportion Disabled under the Equality Act: Day-to-day activities limited a lot
6.1
Proportion Disabled under the Equality Act: Day-to-day activities limited a little
10
Eligible for free school meals (FSM) 2023-24 (all state-funded and non- maintained special schools)
15.7%
GCSE Results 2023-24
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90.0), all state- funded. Measure of pupils' performance in 8 GCSE quals)
46.1
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs all state- funded (KS4 Performance)
45.6%
Unemployment
Unemployment rate % aged 16 years and over (Oct 2023 - Sep 2024)
3.3%
Inactivity rate % aged 16 to 64 years (Oct 2023 - Sep 2024)
16.7%
Claimant count aged 16 to 64 (Jan 2025)
3
Proportion of 16-17 year olds recorded in education and training 2024
Total number
15,412
Proportion
88.0%
Children looked after 2024
Children looked after
906
Rate per 10,000 children aged under 18
51
Children in need 2024 (at 31 March)
Children in need
6,106
Rate of children in need per 10,000 of children under 18
341.1
Total number NEET or not known (aged 16-17) 2024
Total number NEET or not known
2,867
Proportion NEET or not known
16.4%
Gross disposable household income 2022
GDHI per head (£) £25,433
School absence rates 2022-23 (state-funded secondary school)
Overall absence rate
8.7%
Percentage of persistent absentees (10% or more missed)
25.6%
Overall absence - eligible for FSM
15.6%
Overall absence - not eligible for FSM
7.5%
Care Leaver activity 2024
Aged 19-21 total in education, employment or training
57%
Aged 19-21 in higher education studies beyond A level
c
Aged 19-21 not in education or training
40%
Permanent exclusions and suspensions 2022/23 (State-funded secondary)
Permanent exclusions
69
Permanent exclusions (rate)
0.14
Suspensions
6,903
Suspension (rate)
13.60
Top occupations 2023-24 (top largest 10 4-dig Soc Code)
Sales and Retail Assistants
Other Administrative Occupations n.e.c.
Care Workers and Home Carers
Book-keepers, Payroll Managers and Wages Clerks
Kitchen and Catering Assistants
Cleaners and Domestics
Warehouse Operatives
Managers and Directors in Retail and Wholesale
Sales Accounts and Business Development Managers
Primary education Teaching Professionals
Young peoples’ participation in higher education by student characteristics in England 2022-23
All
| Progression Rate | High Tariff Progression Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| All | 42.8% | 12.6% |
Free school meals (FSM) status
| Progression Rate | High Tariff Progression Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| FSM | 16.8% | 2.2% |
| Non FSM | 44.8% | 13.4% |
| PP Gap (presented as % rounded) | 28% | 11.2% |
SEN major
| Progression Rate | High Tariff Progression Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| SEN support | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| No identified SEN | 48.2% | 14.8% |
Sex
| Progression Rate | High Tariff Progression Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 15.5% |
| Male | 37.2% | 9.9% |
Ethnic group
| Progression Rate | High Tariff Progression Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Other Asian Background | 64.7% | 11.8% |
| Any Other Black Background | 37.8% | 8.1% |
| Any Other Ethnic Group | 53.4% | 6.9% |
| Any Other White Background | 42.1% | 11.2% |
| Any Other Mixed Background | 47.6% | 17.1% |
| Bangladeshi | 70.8% | 14.6% |
| Black African | 65.8% | 10.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 25.0% | 16.7% |
| Chinese | 68.4% | 26.3% |
| Gypsy / Roma | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 72.3% | 26.6% |
| Pakistani | 57.3% | 11.5% |
| Traveller of Irish Heritage | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Unknown | 37.3% | 14.9% |
| White - British | 41.2% | 12.4% |
| White - Irish | 42.1% | 15.8% |
| White and Asian | 64.5% | 26.2% |
| White and Black African | 31.5% | 3.7% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 37.7% | 10.1% |
Population 2024
| Million | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 571,635 | 100% |
| 14-15 | 13,267 | 2.32 |
| 16-18 | 19,469 | 3.41 |
| 19-24 | 27,706 | 4.85 |
| 25-29 | 25,873 | 4.53 |
| 30-49 | 121,897 | 21.32 |
| 50-69 | 164,155 | 28.72 |
| 70-84 | 95,028 | 16.62 |
| 85 + | 24,070 | 4.21 |
Asylum seekers in receipt of support 2024 by Local Authority
Total
112
Dispersed asylum seekers per 10,000 population
2
Ethnic groups, England and Wales, Census 2021
White Total
93.88%
White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British88.31%
White: Irish0.81%
White: Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.16%
White: Roma0.09%
White: Other White4.50%
Asian Total
2.13%
Asian: Asian British or Asian Welsh: Bangladeshi0.26%
Asian: Asian British or Asian Welsh: Chinese0.37%
Asian: Asian British or Asian Welsh: Indian0.57%
Asian: Asian British or Asian Welsh: Pakistani0.09%
Asian: Asian British or Asian Welsh: Other Asian0.84%
Black Total
0.82%
Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African: African
0.52%
Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African: Caribbean
0.20%
Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African: Other Black
0.11%
Mixed Total
2.26%
Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: White and Asian
0.73%
Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: White and Black African
0.36%
Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: White and Black Caribbean
0.53%
Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
0.64%
Other Total
0.91%
Other ethnic group: Arab
0.23%
Other ethnic group: Any other ethnic group
0.68%
First language 2023-24, all state-funded and non-maintained special school pupils
English
92.4%
Other than English
7.4%
Main language spoken, aged three and above 2021
English (English or Welsh in Wales)
96.3%
Other languages
7.3%
Life expectancy at birth 2021-2023
Female
83.43
Male
79.9
Healthy life expectancy at birth 2021-2023
Healthy life expectancy measures health-related wellbeing and represents the average time an individual is expected to live in "very good" or "good" general health
Female
62.24
Male
61.81
Disability (age standardised) Census 2021 data
Proportion Disabled under the Equality Act: Day-to-day activities limited a lot
7.5
Proportion Disabled under the Equality Act: Day-to-day activities limited a little
11.3
Eligible for free school meals (FSM) 2023-24 (all state-funded and non- maintained special schools)
24.2%
GCSE Results 2023-24
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90.0), all state- funded. Measure of pupils' performance in 8 GCSE quals)
43.0
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs all state- funded (KS4 Performance)
42.5%
Unemployment
Unemployment rate % aged 16 years and over (Oct 2023 - Sep 2024)
4.1%
Inactivity rate % aged 16 to 64 years (Oct 2023 - Sep 2024)
20.0%
Claimant count aged 16 to 64 (Jan 2025)
3.7
Proportion of 16-17 year olds recorded in education and training 2024
Total number
10,310
Proportion
86.5%
Children looked after 2024
Children looked after
657
Rate per 10,000 children aged under 18
63
Children in need 2024 (at 31 March)
Children in need
3,708
Rate of children in need per 10,000 of children under 18
357.9
Total number NEET or not known (aged 16-17) 2024
Total number NEET or not known
712
Proportion NEET or not known
6.3%
Gross disposable household income 2022
GDHI per head (£)
£24,597
School absence rates 2022-23 (state-funded secondary school)
Overall absence rate
10.4%
Percentage of persistent absentees (10% or more missed)
30.0%
Overall absence - eligible for FSM
18.3%
Overall absence - not eligible for FSM
8.2%
Care leaver activity 2024
Aged 19-21 total in education, employment or training
58%
Aged 19-21 in higher education studies beyond A level
c
Aged 19-21 not in education or training
37%
Permanent exclusions and suspensions 2022/23 (State-funded secondary)
Permanent exclusions
55
Permanent exclusions (rate)
0.19
Suspensions
8,903
Suspension (rate)
30.82
Top occupations 2023-24 (top largest 10 4-dig Soc Code)
Sales and Retail Assistants
Care Workers and Home Carers
Other Administrative Occupations n.e.c.
Kitchen and Catering Assistants
Cleaners and Domestics
Primary and Nursery Education Teaching Professionals
Book-keepers, Payroll Managers and Wages Clerks
Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants
Waiters and Waitresses
Managers and Directors in Retail and Wholesale
Young peoples’ participation in higher education by student characteristics in England 2022-23
All
| Progression Rate | High Tariff Progression Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| All | 36.9% | 11.5% |
Free school meals (FSM) status
| Progression Rate | High Tariff Progression Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| FSM | 16.3% | 3.8% |
| Non FSM | 39.9% | 12.6% |
| PP Gap (presented as % rounded) | 23.6% | 8.8% |
SEN major
| Progression Rate | High Tariff Progression Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| SEN support | 10.7% | 1.4% |
| No identified SEN | 40.6% | 12.9% |
Sex
| Progression Rate | High Tariff Progression Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.3% | 13.3% |
| Male | 31.0% | 9.7% |
Ethnic group
| Progression Rate | High Tariff Progression Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Other Asian Background | 64.4% | 25.6% |
| Any Other Black Background | 50.0% | 12.5% |
| Any Other Ethnic Group | 42.9% | 28.6% |
| Any Other White Background | 43.6% | 16.8% |
| Any Other Mixed Background | 54.3% | 16.0% |
| Bangladeshi | 72.0% | 32.0% |
| Black African | 71.4% | 7.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 57.1% | 14.3% |
| Chinese | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| Gypsy / Roma | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| Pakistani | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Traveller of Irish Heritage | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Unknown | 37.7% | 7.8% |
| White - British | 35.2% | 10.7% |
| White - Irish | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| White and Asian | 63.8% | 22.4% |
| White and Black African | 40.0% | 20.0% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 27.8% | 5.6% |
Population 2024
| Million | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 297,036 | 100% |
| 14-15 | 6,012 | 2.02 |
| 16-18 | 9,850 | 3.32 |
| 19-24 | 42,054 | 14.16 |
| 25-29 | 27,387 | 9.22 |
| 30-49 | 80,072 | 26.95 |
| 50-69 | 63,765 | 21.46 |
| 70-84 | 23,510 | 7.91 |
| 85 + | 11,211 | 2.08 |
Asylum seekers in receipt of support 2024 by Local Authority
Total
122
Dispersed asylum seekers per 10,000 population
4
Ethnic groups, England and Wales, Census 2021
White Total
85.37%
White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British73.92%
White: Irish1.42%
White: Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.07%
White: Roma0.28%
White: Other White9,68%
Asian Total
4.77%
Asian: Asian British or Asian Welsh: Bangladeshi0.62%
Asian: Asian British or Asian Welsh: Chinese1.11%
Asian: Asian British or Asian Welsh: Indian1.31%
Asian: Asian British or Asian Welsh: Pakistani0.34%
Asian: Asian British or Asian Welsh: Other Asian1.39%
Black Total
1.97%
Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African: African
1.43%
Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African: Caribbean
0.36%
Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African: Other Black
0.19%
Mixed Total
4.77%
Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: White and Asian
1.51%
Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: White and Black African
0.84%
Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: White and Black Caribbean
0.87%
Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1.55%
Other Total
3.11%
Other ethnic group: Arab
1.10%
Other ethnic group: Any other ethnic group
2.01%
First language 2023-24, all state-funded and non-maintained special school pupils
English
83.9%
Other than English
15.9%
Main language spoken, aged three and above 2021
English (English or Welsh in Wales)
90.9%
Other languages
9.1%
Life expectancy at birth 2021-2023
Male
78.75
Female
83.22
Healthy life expectancy at birth 2021-2023
Healthy life expectancy measures health-related wellbeing and represents the average time an individual is expected to live in "very good" or "good" general health
Female
61.5
Male
60.6
Disability (age standardised) Census 2021 data
Proportion Disabled under the Equality Act: Day-to-day activities limited a lot
8
Proportion Disabled under the Equality Act: Day-to-day activities limited a little
11.5
Eligible for free school meals (FSM) 2023-24 (all state-funded and non- maintained special schools)
24.9%
GCSE Results 2023-24
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90.0), all state- funded. Measure of pupils' performance in 8 GCSE quals)
48.0
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs all state- funded (KS4 Performance)
52.7%
Unemployment
Unemployment rate % aged 16 years and over (Oct 2023 - Sep 2024)
4.8%
Inactivity rate % aged 16 to 64 years (Oct 2023 - Sep 2024)
19.4%
Claimant count aged 16 to 64 (Jan 2025)
4.4
Proportion of 16-17 year olds recorded in education and training 2024
Total number
5,041
Proportion
90.5%
Children looked after 2024
Children looked after
354
Rate per 10,000 children aged under 18
76
Children in need 2024 (at 31 March)
Children in need
1,991
Rate of children in need per 10,000 of children under 18
426.6
Total number NEET or not known (aged 16-17) 2024
Total number NEET or not known
257
Proportion NEET or not known
5.0%
Gross disposable household income 2022
GDHI per head (£)
£26,461
School absence rates - academic year 2022-23 (State secondary school)
Overall absence rate
10.1%
Percentage of persistent absentees (10% or more missed)
29.1%
Overall absence - eligible for FSM
16.8%
Overall absence - not eligible for FSM
8.2%
Care leaver activity 2024
Aged 19-21 total in education, employment or training
64%
Aged 19-21 in higher education studies beyond A level
c
Aged 19-21 not in education or training
32%
Permanent exclusions and suspensions 2022/23 (State-funded secondary)
Permanent exclusions
2
Permanent exclusions (rate)
0.02
Suspensions
1,244
Suspension (rate)
9.60
Top occupations 2023-24 (top largest 10 4-dig Soc Code)
Sales and Retail Assistants
Other Administrative Occupations n.e.c.
Kitchen and Catering Assistants
Care Workers and Home Carers
Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants
Other Registered Nursing Professionals
Book-keepers, Payroll Managers and Wages Clerks
Waiters and Waitresses
Higher Education Teaching Professionals
Bar staff
Young peoples’ participation in higher education by student characteristics in England 2022-23
All
| Progression Rate | High Tariff Progression Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| All | 47.4% | 18.5% |
Free school meals (FSM) status
| Progression Rate | High Tariff Progression Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| FSM | 20.9% | 5.1% |
| Non FSM | 51.8% | 20.7% |
| PP Gap (presented as % rounded) | 30.9% | 15.6% |
SEN major
| Progression Rate | High Tariff Progression Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| SEN support | 17% | 2.5% |
| No identified SEN | 54.9% | 22.4% |
Sex
| Progression Rate | High Tariff Progression Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 20.9% |
| Male | 42.9% | 16.4% |
Ethnic group
| Progression Rate | High Tariff Progression Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Other Asian Background | 66.7% | 14.8% |
| Any Other Black Background | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Any Other Ethnic Group | 57.4% | 14.9% |
| Any Other White Background | 50.0% | 17.2% |
| Any Other Mixed Background | 64.4% | 23.7% |
| Bangladeshi | 61.8% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 74.4% | 15.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| Gypsy / Roma | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 71.4% | 35.7% |
| Pakistani | 14.3% | 14.3% |
| Traveller of Irish Heritage | Not available | Not available |
| Unknown | 40.0% | 10.0% |
| White - British | 45.5% | 19.1% |
| White - Irish | 72.2% | 27.8% |
| White and Asian | 52.2% | 22.4% |
| White and Black African | 38.7% | 9.7% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 23.8% | 7.1% |