Socio-economic statistics for Coalpit Field, Warwickshire

Socio-economic statistics for Coalpit Field, Warwickshire

We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Coalpit Field in Nuneaton and Bedworth 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 Coalpit Field older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Coalpit Field and Nuneaton and Bedworth? Is Coalpit Field an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.

Coalpit Field Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Coalpit Field 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 Coalpit Field to the national average for England.
Level Poplar England
No Qualifications 23.93% 18.08%
Level 1 11.88% 9.69%
Level 2 14.91% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 5.7% 5.32%
Level 3 16.43% 16.92%
Level 4 23.54% 33.92%

Coalpit Field 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 Nuneaton and Bedworth.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
Nuneaton and Bedworth 4% -0.3%
West Midlands 5% -0.3%
England 3.8% -0.3%
UK 3.7% -0.3%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
The 2021 census had data on people who were economically active (seeking work) yet unemployed on Census day (Sunday March 21st 2021). These statitics do cover Coalpit Field on a ward level. However, it has to be noted that the Census day was during the height of the Covid19 pandemic and therefore are not reflective of normal levels of unemployment. For example, between March 2020 and June 2020 people claiming Universal Credit doubled in most areas of the United Kingdom and then steadily declined up to the day of the Census and beyond. This data also contains the proportion of people in part-time work (working between 1-35 hours per week), which maybe an indicator of under employment in Coalpit Field.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 58.67%
In Part-Time Work 24.97%
Unemployed 4.71%
75.03% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Coalpit Field

Coalpit Field Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Poplar.
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

Coalpit Field & Nuneaton and Bedworth 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 Coalpit Field in the Nuneaton and Bedworth local area district.

Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Poplar (Nuneaton and Bedworth) 84.32% 15.68%
Nuneaton and Bedworth 88.5% 11.5%
West Midlands 84.84% 15.17%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Coalpit Field compared to other wards in Nuneaton and Bedworth

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 Abbey 72.24% 27.76%
2 Wem Brook 79.07% 20.93%
3 Poplar 84.32% 15.68%
4 Camp Hill 86.41% 13.59%
5 Exhall 86.73% 13.27%
6 Arbury 87.89% 12.11%
7 Bar Pool 88.88% 11.12%
8 Heath 89.69% 10.32%
9 Attleborough 89.89% 10.11%
10 St Nicolas 90.89% 9.11%
11 Kingswood 91.55% 8.45%
12 Slough 92.86% 7.14%
13 Weddington 93.13% 6.87%
14 Bede 93.61% 6.39%
15 Whitestone 93.7% 6.3%
16 Galley Common 93.96% 6.04%
17 Bulkington 94.98% 5.02%
'; Coalpit Field is ranked 3 out of 17 wards in Nuneaton and Bedworth for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

Coalpit Field Health Statistics

Poplar has a lower proportion of residents (very_good_pc-$ward_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
Area VG G F B VB
Poplar (Nuneaton and Bedworth) 45.14% 34.68% 14.11% 4.62% 1.45%
Nuneaton and Bedworth 44.31% 35.38% 14.44% 4.53% 1.35%
West Midlands 46.4% 34.38% 13.54% 4.37% 1.31%
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 Nuneaton and Bedworth changed since 2011?

Nuneaton and Bedworth residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.38% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 43.98% 35.33% 14.48% 4.81% 1.4%
2021 44.31% 35.38% 14.44% 4.53% 1.35%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

What are the occupations of the residents of Coalpit Field?

The largest employment sector in Coalpit Field is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.
Sector Proportion
Elementary Occupations 15.12%
Professional Occupations 14.68%
Associate Professional & Technical 10.84%
Skilled Trades 10.63%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 10.55%
Administrative & Secretarial 10.32%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 10.16%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 8.58%

How many residents own or rent their home in Coalpit Field and Nuneaton and Bedworth

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Coalpit Field either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 63.22 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 36.78 of Coalpit Field residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Poplar (Nuneaton and Bedworth) 63.22% 36.78%
Nuneaton and Bedworth 68.05% 31.95%
West Midlands 62.8% 37.2%
England 61.31% 38.69%

Coalpit Field has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.

Coalpit Field compared to other wards in Nuneaton and Bedworth

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Whitestone 91.95% 8.05%
2 St Nicolas (Nuneaton and Bedworth) 84.97% 15.03%
3 Bulkington 81.42% 18.58%
4 Weddington 80.05% 19.95%
5 Galley Common 79.55% 20.45%
6 Heath (Nuneaton and Bedworth) 74.74% 25.26%
7 Slough 73.68% 26.32%
8 Exhall 71.74% 28.26%
9 Arbury (Nuneaton and Bedworth) 70.9% 29.1%
10 Poplar (Nuneaton and Bedworth) 63.22% 36.78%
11 Kingswood (Nuneaton and Bedworth) 61.24% 38.76%
12 Attleborough 60.92% 39.08%
13 Bar Pool 59.63% 40.37%
14 Bede (Nuneaton and Bedworth) 58.88% 41.12%
15 Camp Hill 55.63% 44.37%
16 Wem Brook 51.86% 48.14%
17 Abbey (Nuneaton and Bedworth) 45.38% 54.62%
Coalpit Field is ranked 10 out of 17 wards in Nuneaton and Bedworth for the percentage of home owners.

What is the population of Coalpit Field and Nuneaton and Bedworth?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Nuneaton and Bedworth including Coalpit Field. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

Ward Population
Abbey 9195
Arbury 7205
Attleborough 7455
Bar Pool 7548
Bede 6908
Bulkington 6072
Camp Hill 8913
Exhall 8477
Galley Common 7888
Heath 7588
Kingswood 6971
Poplar 7999
Slough 6905
St Nicolas 7923
Weddington 8824
Wem Brook 8141
Whitestone 6361
Nuneaton and Bedworth Total 130373



Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.

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