We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Bloxwich in Walsall 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 Bloxwich older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Bloxwich and Walsall? Is Bloxwich an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Bloxwich Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Bloxwich West.| 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)
Bloxwich Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Bloxwich 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 | Bloxwich West | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 28.09% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 12.77% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.72% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.77% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 15.35% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 20.28% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Bloxwich?
The largest employment sector in Bloxwich is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Elementary Occupations | 14.35% |
| Skilled Trades | 14.12% |
| Professional Occupations | 11.85% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 11.16% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 10.32% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 10.16% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.11% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 8.84% |
Bloxwich 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 Walsall.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Walsall | 5.7% | -0.5% |
| 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 | 52.09% |
| In Part-Time Work | 26.14% |
| Unemployed | 7.57% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Bloxwich & Walsall 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 Bloxwich in the Walsall local area district.
Bloxwich has a lower rate of immigrants than Walsall, the West Midlands region and England as a whole.| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Bloxwich West | 94.23% | 5.77% |
| Walsall | 85.23% | 14.77% |
| West Midlands | 84.84% | 15.17% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Bloxwich compared to other wards in Walsall
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pleck | 64.92% | 35.08% |
| 2 | Palfrey | 65.55% | 34.45% |
| 3 | St Matthew's | 71.88% | 28.12% |
| 4 | Paddock | 76.07% | 23.93% |
| 5 | Blakenall | 80.94% | 19.06% |
| 6 | Bentley and Darlaston North | 82.65% | 17.35% |
| 7 | Willenhall South | 82.85% | 17.15% |
| 8 | Darlaston South | 83.37% | 16.63% |
| 9 | Birchills Leamore | 83.91% | 16.09% |
| 10 | Short Heath | 91.6% | 8.4% |
| 11 | Streetly | 91.88% | 8.12% |
| 12 | Willenhall North | 92.38% | 7.62% |
| 13 | Rushall-Shelfield | 92.86% | 7.14% |
| 14 | Pheasey Park Farm | 92.89% | 7.11% |
| 15 | Bloxwich East | 93.08% | 6.92% |
| 16 | Bloxwich West | 94.23% | 5.77% |
| 17 | Aldridge Central and South | 94.87% | 5.13% |
| 18 | Aldridge North and Walsall Wood | 95.6% | 4.4% |
| 19 | Brownhills | 95.62% | 4.38% |
| 20 | Pelsall | 97.17% | 2.83% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Bloxwich Health Statistics
Bloxwich West has a significantly lower proportion of residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloxwich West | 41.14% | 35.31% | 16.06% | 5.85% | 1.64% |
| Walsall | 44.41% | 34.38% | 14.63% | 5.01% | 1.58% |
| 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 Walsall changed since 2011?
Walsall residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.5% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 42.15% | 35.14% | 15.47% | 5.56% | 1.68% |
| 2021 | 44.41% | 34.38% | 14.63% | 5.01% | 1.58% |
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 Bloxwich and Walsall
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Bloxwich either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 55.58 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 44.42 of Bloxwich residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Bloxwich West | 55.58% | 44.42% |
| Walsall | 59.33% | 40.67% |
| West Midlands | 62.8% | 37.2% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Bloxwich has a lower level of home ownership than than the national average.
Bloxwich compared to other wards in Walsall
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Streetly | 89.19% | 10.81% |
| 2 | Pheasey Park Farm | 84.15% | 15.85% |
| 3 | Paddock | 80.52% | 19.48% |
| 4 | Aldridge Central and South | 75.61% | 24.39% |
| 5 | Pelsall | 74.18% | 25.82% |
| 6 | Aldridge North and Walsall Wood | 72.07% | 27.93% |
| 7 | Short Heath | 69.84% | 30.16% |
| 8 | Willenhall North | 67.95% | 32.05% |
| 9 | Rushall-Shelfield | 65.75% | 34.25% |
| 10 | Brownhills | 62% | 38.01% |
| 11 | Bloxwich West | 55.58% | 44.42% |
| 12 | Palfrey | 53.19% | 46.81% |
| 13 | Bloxwich East | 50.58% | 49.42% |
| 14 | Willenhall South | 49.46% | 50.54% |
| 15 | Bentley and Darlaston North | 48.72% | 51.28% |
| 16 | Pleck | 45.6% | 54.4% |
| 17 | Darlaston South | 44.44% | 55.56% |
| 18 | Blakenall | 43.2% | 56.8% |
| 19 | St Matthew's (Walsall) | 38.92% | 61.08% |
| 20 | Birchills Leamore | 38.79% | 61.21% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Bloxwich and Walsall?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Walsall including Bloxwich. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Aldridge Central and South | 13960 |
| Aldridge North and Walsall Wood | 13002 |
| Bentley and Darlaston North | 14350 |
| Birchills Leamore | 16095 |
| Blakenall | 16699 |
| Bloxwich East | 13101 |
| Bloxwich West | 13897 |
| Brownhills | 13461 |
| Darlaston South | 16940 |
| Paddock | 13493 |
| Palfrey | 17575 |
| Pelsall | 11336 |
| Pheasey Park Farm | 11432 |
| Pleck | 16663 |
| Rushall-Shelfield | 12182 |
| Short Heath | 11528 |
| St Matthew's | 17356 |
| Streetly | 13742 |
| Willenhall North | 12562 |
| Willenhall South | 17342 |
| Walsall Total | 286716 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
