We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Barkingside in Redbridge 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 Barkingside older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Barkingside and Redbridge? Is Barkingside an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
How many residents own or rent their home in Barkingside and Redbridge
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Barkingside either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 65.99 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 34.01 of Barkingside residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Barkingside | 65.99% | 34.01% |
| Redbridge | 57.1% | 42.9% |
| London | 45.23% | 54.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Barkingside has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Barkingside compared to other wards in Redbridge
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monkhams | 77.14% | 22.86% |
| 2 | Clayhall | 74.52% | 25.48% |
| 3 | Wanstead Park | 71.49% | 28.51% |
| 4 | Bridge (Redbridge) | 66.27% | 33.73% |
| 5 | Barkingside | 65.99% | 34.01% |
| 6 | Fullwell | 65.59% | 34.41% |
| 7 | Mayfield | 64.26% | 35.74% |
| 8 | South Woodford | 62.46% | 37.54% |
| 9 | Cranbrook (Redbridge) | 61.76% | 38.24% |
| 10 | Fairlop | 61.04% | 38.96% |
| 11 | Wanstead Village | 58.27% | 41.73% |
| 12 | Churchfields | 58.01% | 41.99% |
| 13 | Newbury | 57.06% | 42.94% |
| 14 | Aldborough | 56.66% | 43.34% |
| 15 | Chadwell | 56.38% | 43.62% |
| 16 | Hainault | 55.65% | 44.35% |
| 17 | Seven Kings | 49.87% | 50.13% |
| 18 | Clementswood | 48.61% | 51.39% |
| 19 | Goodmayes | 47.73% | 52.27% |
| 20 | Valentines | 44.22% | 55.79% |
| 21 | Loxford | 32.85% | 67.15% |
| 22 | Ilford Town | 22.25% | 77.75% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Barkingside 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 Redbridge.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Redbridge | 4.8% | -0.1% |
| London | 4.8% | -0.4% |
| 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 | 56.22% |
| In Part-Time Work | 28.65% |
| Unemployed | 5.54% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Barkingside Health Statistics
Barkingside has more residents (very_good_pc-$country_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barkingside | 49.35% | 35.58% | 11.09% | 3.14% | 0.85% |
| Redbridge | 51.31% | 34.02% | 10.64% | 3.05% | 0.98% |
| London | 53.55% | 31.85% | 10.33% | 3.23% | 1.05% |
| 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 Redbridge changed since 2011?
Redbridge residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 2.23% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 48.12% | 34.98% | 12% | 3.76% | 1.15% |
| 2021 | 51.31% | 34.02% | 10.64% | 3.05% | 0.98% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Barkingside Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Barkingside 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 | Barkingside | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 16.12% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 8.1% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 11.1% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.53% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 13.34% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 45.62% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Barkingside?
The largest employment sector in Barkingside is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Caring, leisure & Other Services.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Professional Occupations | 27.44% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 12.58% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 11.35% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 11.14% |
| Skilled Trades | 9.54% |
| Elementary Occupations | 8.53% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 5.64% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 5.41% |
Barkingside & Redbridge 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 Barkingside in the Redbridge local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Barkingside | 52.58% | 47.42% |
| Redbridge | 56.39% | 43.61% |
| London | 59.37% | 40.63% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Barkingside compared to other wards in Redbridge
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ilford Town | 37.39% | 62.61% |
| 2 | Loxford | 43.95% | 56.05% |
| 3 | Clementswood | 44.44% | 55.56% |
| 4 | Valentines | 45.42% | 54.58% |
| 5 | Seven Kings | 48.23% | 51.77% |
| 6 | Newbury | 48.29% | 51.71% |
| 7 | Goodmayes | 49.18% | 50.82% |
| 8 | Aldborough | 50.99% | 49.01% |
| 9 | Barkingside | 52.58% | 47.42% |
| 10 | Cranbrook | 52.98% | 47.02% |
| 11 | Mayfield | 55.12% | 44.88% |
| 12 | Clayhall | 55.74% | 44.26% |
| 13 | Chadwell | 58.44% | 41.56% |
| 14 | Fullwell | 59.98% | 40.02% |
| 15 | Fairlop | 60.13% | 39.87% |
| 16 | Hainault | 64.83% | 35.17% |
| 17 | South Woodford | 67.72% | 32.28% |
| 18 | Churchfields | 69.55% | 30.45% |
| 19 | Wanstead Village | 70.43% | 29.57% |
| 20 | Bridge | 71.07% | 28.93% |
| 21 | Wanstead Park | 74.13% | 25.87% |
| 22 | Monkhams | 74.32% | 25.68% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Barkingside Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Barkingside.| 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 is the population of Barkingside and Redbridge?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Redbridge including Barkingside. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Aldborough | 14958 |
| Barkingside | 15085 |
| Bridge | 13345 |
| Chadwell | 16304 |
| Churchfields | 15704 |
| Clayhall | 13911 |
| Clementswood | 15102 |
| Cranbrook | 13419 |
| Fairlop | 13884 |
| Fullwell | 14567 |
| Goodmayes | 15179 |
| Hainault | 14515 |
| Ilford Town | 11797 |
| Loxford | 15554 |
| Mayfield | 15124 |
| Monkhams | 9074 |
| Newbury | 13705 |
| Seven Kings | 14926 |
| South Woodford | 13272 |
| Valentines | 15572 |
| Wanstead Park | 7965 |
| Wanstead Village | 12696 |
| Redbridge Total | 305658 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
