Is Ford in Sefton 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 Ford older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Ford and Sefton? What is the claimant count in Ford and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.
Ford 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 Sefton.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Sefton | 3.9% | -0.6% |
| North West | 4.3% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|---|
| In Employment | 54.18% |
| In Part-Time Work | 26.39% |
| Unemployed | 6.01% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Ford?
The largest employment sector in Ford is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Professional Occupations | 20.79% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 13.76% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 12.26% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 10.41% |
| Elementary Occupations | 9.88% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 9.51% |
| Skilled Trades | 8.31% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 6.76% |
Ford Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Ford 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
| Level | Church | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 20.69% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 10.28% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.45% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.42% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.33% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 30.94% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Ford Health Statistics
Church 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church (Sefton) | 44.03% | 32.22% | 15.48% | 6.38% | 1.9% |
| Sefton | 46.36% | 32.29% | 14.35% | 5.36% | 1.65% |
| North West | 47.73% | 32.71% | 13.36% | 4.77% | 1.43% |
| England | 48.49% | 33.71% | 12.65% | 3.98% | 1.17% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How has the health of residents in Sefton changed since 2011?
Sefton residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.78% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 45.32% | 32.55% | 14.84% | 5.68% | 1.62% |
| 2021 | 46.36% | 32.29% | 14.35% | 5.36% | 1.65% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Ford Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Church.| 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 | |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Ford and Sefton
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Ford either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 50.22 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 49.78 of Ford residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Church (Sefton) | 50.22% | 49.78% |
| Sefton | 66.62% | 33.38% |
| North West | 62.33% | 37.67% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Ford has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.
Ford compared to other wards in Sefton
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harington | 89.59% | 10.41% |
| 2 | Park (Sefton) | 86.96% | 13.04% |
| 3 | Meols | 84.52% | 15.48% |
| 4 | Molyneux | 83.83% | 16.17% |
| 5 | Ravenmeols | 83.2% | 16.8% |
| 6 | Sudell | 82.95% | 17.05% |
| 7 | Blundellsands | 79.5% | 20.5% |
| 8 | Victoria (Sefton) | 79.4% | 20.6% |
| 9 | Ainsdale | 78.29% | 21.71% |
| 10 | Birkdale | 76.29% | 23.71% |
| 11 | Manor (Sefton) | 73.86% | 26.14% |
| 12 | Norwood | 69.73% | 30.27% |
| 13 | Kew (Sefton) | 64.15% | 35.85% |
| 14 | Netherton and Orrell | 63.05% | 36.95% |
| 15 | Cambridge | 59.79% | 40.21% |
| 16 | Litherland | 55.17% | 44.83% |
| 17 | Ford | 53.7% | 46.3% |
| 18 | St Oswald (Sefton) | 52.2% | 47.8% |
| 19 | Church (Sefton) | 50.22% | 49.78% |
| 20 | Duke's | 49.33% | 50.67% |
| 21 | Derby (Sefton) | 44.22% | 55.78% |
| 22 | Linacre (Sefton) | 27.25% | 72.75% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Ford & Sefton 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 Ford in the Sefton local area district.
Ford has a lower rate of immigrants than Sefton, the North West region and England as a whole.| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Church (Sefton) | 93.7% | 6.3% |
| Sefton | 93.56% | 6.44% |
| North West | 88.33% | 11.67% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Ford compared to other wards in Sefton
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke's | 82.21% | 17.79% |
| 2 | Linacre | 87.62% | 12.38% |
| 3 | Kew | 88.98% | 11.02% |
| 4 | Derby | 89.37% | 10.63% |
| 5 | Cambridge | 89.46% | 10.54% |
| 6 | Norwood | 91.55% | 8.45% |
| 7 | Church | 93.7% | 6.3% |
| 8 | Blundellsands | 94.26% | 5.74% |
| 9 | Ainsdale | 95.01% | 4.99% |
| 10 | Birkdale | 95.02% | 4.98% |
| 11 | Litherland | 95.16% | 4.84% |
| 12 | Netherton and Orrell | 95.22% | 4.78% |
| 13 | Ford | 95.44% | 4.56% |
| 14 | Harington | 95.54% | 4.46% |
| 15 | Ravenmeols | 95.77% | 4.23% |
| 16 | Meols | 96% | 4% |
| 17 | Victoria | 96.07% | 3.93% |
| 18 | St Oswald | 96.08% | 3.92% |
| 19 | Manor | 97.19% | 2.81% |
| 20 | Molyneux | 97.3% | 2.7% |
| 21 | Park | 97.52% | 2.48% |
| 22 | Sudell | 97.65% | 2.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Ford and Sefton?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Sefton including Ford. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Ainsdale | 12784 |
| Birkdale | 12740 |
| Blundellsands | 11259 |
| Cambridge | 12346 |
| Church | 11880 |
| Derby | 12531 |
| Duke's | 13893 |
| Ford | 12786 |
| Harington | 11503 |
| Kew | 13354 |
| Linacre | 13328 |
| Litherland | 11844 |
| Manor | 12316 |
| Meols | 12169 |
| Molyneux | 12186 |
| Netherton and Orrell | 12868 |
| Norwood | 15237 |
| Park | 11429 |
| Ravenmeols | 12160 |
| St Oswald | 11499 |
| Sudell | 12444 |
| Victoria | 13343 |
| Sefton Total | 275899 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
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