We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Alderman's Green in Coventry 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 Alderman's Green older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Alderman's Green and Coventry? Is Alderman's Green an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
How many residents own or rent their home in Alderman's Green and Coventry
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Alderman's Green either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 54.46 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 45.54 of Alderman's Green residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Longford (Coventry) | 54.46% | 45.54% |
| Coventry | 57.45% | 42.55% |
| West Midlands | 62.8% | 37.2% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Alderman's Green has a lower level of home ownership than than the national average.
Alderman's Green compared to other wards in Coventry
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wainbody | 83.04% | 16.96% |
| 2 | Earlsdon | 79.45% | 20.55% |
| 3 | Bablake | 76.46% | 23.54% |
| 4 | Wyken | 69.22% | 30.78% |
| 5 | Woodlands (Coventry) | 68.33% | 31.67% |
| 6 | Whoberley | 64.6% | 35.4% |
| 7 | Cheylesmore | 64.16% | 35.84% |
| 8 | Holbrook | 62.77% | 37.23% |
| 9 | Sherbourne | 61.24% | 38.76% |
| 10 | Lower Stoke | 57.34% | 42.66% |
| 11 | Westwood | 54.83% | 45.17% |
| 12 | Binley and Willenhall | 54.55% | 45.45% |
| 13 | Longford (Coventry) | 54.46% | 45.54% |
| 14 | Upper Stoke | 52.88% | 47.12% |
| 15 | Henley | 50.13% | 49.87% |
| 16 | Radford (Coventry) | 47.2% | 52.8% |
| 17 | Foleshill | 37.57% | 62.43% |
| 18 | St Michael's (Coventry) | 20.8% | 79.2% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Alderman's Green 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 Coventry.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Coventry | 5.7% | 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
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|---|
| In Employment | 55.19% |
| In Part-Time Work | 24.79% |
| Unemployed | 6.54% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Alderman's Green Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Longford.| 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)
What are the occupations of the residents of Alderman's Green?
The largest employment sector in Alderman's Green is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Elementary Occupations | 19.4% |
| Professional Occupations | 12.4% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 11.96% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 11.21% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 10.07% |
| Skilled Trades | 9.93% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.67% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 6.54% |
Alderman's Green Health Statistics
Longford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longford (Coventry) | 44.82% | 34.6% | 13.72% | 5.11% | 1.76% |
| Coventry | 48.55% | 33.63% | 12.46% | 4.09% | 1.27% |
| 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
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How has the health of residents in Coventry changed since 2011?
Coventry residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.48% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 46.05% | 34.65% | 13.25% | 4.66% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | 48.55% | 33.63% | 12.46% | 4.09% | 1.27% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Alderman's Green & Coventry 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 Alderman's Green in the Coventry local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Longford (Coventry) | 73.21% | 26.79% |
| Coventry | 72.1% | 27.9% |
| West Midlands | 84.84% | 15.17% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Alderman's Green compared to other wards in Coventry
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Michael's | 50.01% | 49.99% |
| 2 | Foleshill | 51.87% | 48.13% |
| 3 | Radford | 64.78% | 35.22% |
| 4 | Upper Stoke | 65.3% | 34.7% |
| 5 | Lower Stoke | 67.44% | 32.56% |
| 6 | Henley | 72% | 28% |
| 7 | Holbrook | 72.04% | 27.96% |
| 8 | Longford | 73.21% | 26.79% |
| 9 | Cheylesmore | 73.83% | 26.17% |
| 10 | Wainbody | 75.17% | 24.83% |
| 11 | Binley and Willenhall | 78.48% | 21.52% |
| 12 | Sherbourne | 78.61% | 21.39% |
| 13 | Westwood | 78.81% | 21.19% |
| 14 | Wyken | 80.25% | 19.75% |
| 15 | Whoberley | 82.43% | 17.57% |
| 16 | Earlsdon | 83.3% | 16.7% |
| 17 | Bablake | 87.51% | 12.49% |
| 18 | Woodlands | 88.83% | 11.17% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Alderman's Green Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Alderman's Green 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 | Longford | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 25.51% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 11.83% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.67% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.73% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 15.5% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 23.25% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Alderman's Green and Coventry?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Coventry including Alderman's Green. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Bablake | 16877 |
| Binley and Willenhall | 18056 |
| Cheylesmore | 18859 |
| Earlsdon | 16373 |
| Foleshill | 24383 |
| Henley | 21931 |
| Holbrook | 20249 |
| Longford | 21079 |
| Lower Stoke | 25129 |
| Radford | 22406 |
| Sherbourne | 18607 |
| St Michael's | 40850 |
| Upper Stoke | 21890 |
| Wainbody | 15706 |
| Westwood | 22366 |
| Whoberley | 17921 |
| Woodlands | 18850 |
| Wyken | 17855 |
| Coventry Total | 379387 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
