We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Barlow Moor in Manchester 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 Barlow Moor older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Barlow Moor and Manchester? Is Barlow Moor an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Barlow Moor Health Statistics
Chorlton Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chorlton Park | 51.14% | 31.65% | 11.49% | 4.36% | 1.36% |
| Manchester | 50.83% | 31.43% | 11.77% | 4.51% | 1.46% |
| 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 Manchester changed since 2011?
Manchester residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.81% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 48.76% | 31.69% | 12.45% | 5.37% | 1.72% |
| 2021 | 50.83% | 31.43% | 11.77% | 4.51% | 1.46% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Barlow Moor and Manchester
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Barlow Moor either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 53.54 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 46.46 of Barlow Moor residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Chorlton Park | 53.54% | 46.46% |
| Manchester | 37.22% | 62.78% |
| North West | 62.33% | 37.67% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Barlow Moor has a lower level of home ownership than than the national average.
Barlow Moor compared to other wards in Manchester
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Didsbury East | 67.56% | 32.44% |
| 2 | Chorlton | 62.08% | 37.92% |
| 3 | Moston | 54.06% | 45.94% |
| 4 | Chorlton Park | 53.54% | 46.46% |
| 5 | Burnage | 50.61% | 49.39% |
| 6 | Brooklands (Manchester) | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| 7 | Didsbury West | 48.18% | 51.82% |
| 8 | Northenden | 46.28% | 53.72% |
| 9 | Levenshulme | 44.68% | 55.32% |
| 10 | Crumpsall | 43.62% | 56.38% |
| 11 | Higher Blackley | 43.2% | 56.8% |
| 12 | Charlestown | 41.74% | 58.26% |
| 13 | Baguley | 39.78% | 60.22% |
| 14 | Whalley Range | 37.06% | 62.94% |
| 15 | Sharston | 36.12% | 63.88% |
| 16 | Withington | 35.61% | 64.39% |
| 17 | Gorton & Abbey Hey | 35.17% | 64.83% |
| 18 | Woodhouse Park | 34.66% | 65.34% |
| 19 | Old Moat | 33.23% | 66.77% |
| 20 | Miles Platting & Newton Heath | 32.42% | 67.58% |
| 21 | Longsight | 32.13% | 67.87% |
| 22 | Rusholme | 31.29% | 68.71% |
| 23 | Cheetham | 29.48% | 70.52% |
| 24 | Clayton & Openshaw | 29.17% | 70.83% |
| 25 | Fallowfield | 28.72% | 71.28% |
| 26 | Harpurhey | 28.36% | 71.64% |
| 27 | Ancoats & Beswick | 25.43% | 74.57% |
| 28 | Deansgate | 22.87% | 77.13% |
| 29 | Moss Side (Manchester) | 20.79% | 79.21% |
| 30 | Ardwick | 20.45% | 79.55% |
| 31 | Piccadilly | 19.51% | 80.49% |
| 32 | Hulme | 18.74% | 81.26% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Barlow Moor Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Chorlton Park.| 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)
Barlow Moor 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 Manchester.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| 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 | 59.7% |
| In Part-Time Work | 25.38% |
| Unemployed | 5.36% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Barlow Moor Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Barlow Moor 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 | Chorlton Park | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 15.11% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 6.33% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 9.67% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.57% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 12.68% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 51.61% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Barlow Moor & Manchester 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 Barlow Moor in the Manchester local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Chorlton Park | 77.82% | 22.18% |
| Manchester | 68.62% | 31.38% |
| North West | 88.33% | 11.67% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Barlow Moor compared to other wards in Manchester
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheetham | 51.33% | 48.67% |
| 2 | Ardwick | 51.57% | 48.43% |
| 3 | Longsight | 52.34% | 47.66% |
| 4 | Moss Side | 52.6% | 47.4% |
| 5 | Crumpsall | 57.06% | 42.94% |
| 6 | Deansgate | 57.54% | 42.46% |
| 7 | Rusholme | 57.55% | 42.45% |
| 8 | Levenshulme | 58% | 42% |
| 9 | Piccadilly | 60.8% | 39.2% |
| 10 | Harpurhey | 61.92% | 38.08% |
| 11 | Whalley Range | 64.02% | 35.98% |
| 12 | Clayton & Openshaw | 64.32% | 35.68% |
| 13 | Gorton & Abbey Hey | 64.44% | 35.56% |
| 14 | Hulme | 66.49% | 33.51% |
| 15 | Ancoats & Beswick | 69.35% | 30.65% |
| 16 | Fallowfield | 72.97% | 27.03% |
| 17 | Burnage | 72.99% | 27.01% |
| 18 | Miles Platting & Newton Heath | 73.5% | 26.5% |
| 19 | Moston | 74.58% | 25.42% |
| 20 | Charlestown | 75.56% | 24.44% |
| 21 | Old Moat | 76.22% | 23.78% |
| 22 | Higher Blackley | 77.72% | 22.28% |
| 23 | Chorlton Park | 77.82% | 22.18% |
| 24 | Withington | 77.98% | 22.02% |
| 25 | Didsbury East | 80.36% | 19.64% |
| 26 | Didsbury West | 80.54% | 19.46% |
| 27 | Sharston | 81.45% | 18.55% |
| 28 | Woodhouse Park | 81.66% | 18.34% |
| 29 | Baguley | 81.84% | 18.16% |
| 30 | Northenden | 82.35% | 17.65% |
| 31 | Chorlton | 84.39% | 15.61% |
| 32 | Brooklands | 84.54% | 15.46% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Barlow Moor?
The largest employment sector in Barlow Moor is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Professional Occupations | 33.54% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 16.66% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 12.01% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 7.44% |
| Elementary Occupations | 7.44% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 6.8% |
| Skilled Trades | 5.14% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 3.83% |
What is the population of Barlow Moor and Manchester?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Manchester including Barlow Moor. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Ancoats & Beswick | 15239 |
| Ardwick | 24133 |
| Baguley | 14665 |
| Brooklands | 14737 |
| Burnage | 17421 |
| Charlestown | 16237 |
| Cheetham | 20557 |
| Chorlton | 13017 |
| Chorlton Park | 16848 |
| Clayton & Openshaw | 18320 |
| Crumpsall | 17080 |
| Deansgate | 18790 |
| Didsbury East | 14493 |
| Didsbury West | 15470 |
| Fallowfield | 16581 |
| Gorton & Abbey Hey | 21365 |
| Harpurhey | 19872 |
| Higher Blackley | 14849 |
| Hulme | 22038 |
| Levenshulme | 19180 |
| Longsight | 19379 |
| Miles Platting & Newton Heath | 17855 |
| Moss Side | 20745 |
| Moston | 17831 |
| Northenden | 13904 |
| Old Moat | 14845 |
| Piccadilly | 20356 |
| Rusholme | 17507 |
| Sharston | 16570 |
| Whalley Range | 16137 |
| Withington | 15074 |
| Woodhouse Park | 14646 |
| Manchester Total | 555741 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
