Socio-economic statistics for Castlemorton, Worcestershire

Socio-economic statistics for Castlemorton, Worcestershire

We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Castlemorton in Malvern Hills 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 Castlemorton older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Castlemorton and Malvern Hills? Is Castlemorton an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.

Castlemorton 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 Malvern Hills.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
Malvern Hills 2.7% -0.2%
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
The 2021 census had data on people who were economically active (seeking work) yet unemployed on Census day (Sunday March 21st 2021). These statitics do cover Castlemorton on a ward level. However, it has to be noted that the Census day was during the height of the Covid19 pandemic and therefore are not reflective of normal levels of unemployment. For example, between March 2020 and June 2020 people claiming Universal Credit doubled in most areas of the United Kingdom and then steadily declined up to the day of the Census and beyond. This data also contains the proportion of people in part-time work (working between 1-35 hours per week), which maybe an indicator of under employment in Castlemorton.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 53.16%
In Part-Time Work 34.34%
Unemployed 3.12%
65.66% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Castlemorton

Castlemorton Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Castlemorton 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

In this first table we have compared Castlemorton to the national average for England.
Level Morton England
No Qualifications 13.9% 18.08%
Level 1 8.13% 9.69%
Level 2 13.22% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 4.89% 5.32%
Level 3 16.01% 16.92%
Level 4 41.8% 33.92%

Castlemorton Health Statistics

Morton 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
Morton (Malvern Hills) 49.45% 32.68% 12.54% 4.27% 1.07%
Malvern Hills 46.46% 34.89% 13.64% 3.9% 1.12%
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

How has the health of residents in Malvern Hills changed since 2011?

Malvern Hills residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.71% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 45.57% 35.07% 14.06% 3.94% 1.36%
2021 46.46% 34.89% 13.64% 3.9% 1.12%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

Castlemorton & Malvern Hills 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 Castlemorton in the Malvern Hills local area district.

Castlemorton has a lower rate of immigrants than Malvern Hills, the West Midlands region and England as a whole.
Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Morton (Malvern Hills) 95.73% 4.27%
Malvern Hills 94.2% 5.8%
West Midlands 84.84% 15.17%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Castlemorton compared to other wards in Malvern Hills

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 Priory 86.78% 13.22%
2 Wells 91.97% 8.03%
3 Chase 92.9% 7.1%
4 Pickersleigh 93.12% 6.88%
5 West 93.14% 6.86%
6 Link 93.19% 6.81%
7 Baldwin 93.71% 6.29%
8 Woodbury 94.46% 5.54%
9 Dyson Perrins 94.78% 5.22%
10 Upton and Hanley 95.1% 4.9%
11 Longdon 95.22% 4.78%
12 Powick 95.42% 4.58%
13 Tenbury 95.44% 4.56%
14 Teme Valley 95.55% 4.45%
15 Broadheath 95.72% 4.28%
16 Morton 95.73% 4.27%
17 Ripple 95.76% 4.24%
18 Alfrick and Leigh 95.81% 4.19%
19 Kempsey 96.05% 3.95%
20 Hallow 96.33% 3.68%
21 Martley 96.63% 3.37%
22 Lindridge 96.69% 3.31%
'; Castlemorton is ranked 16 out of 22 wards in Malvern Hills for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

What are the occupations of the residents of Castlemorton?

The largest employment sector in Castlemorton is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector Proportion
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 22.02%
Professional Occupations 21.66%
Skilled Trades 13.1%
Associate Professional & Technical 12.47%
Administrative & Secretarial 9.83%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 8.01%
Elementary Occupations 4.46%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 3.37%

Castlemorton Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Morton.
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

How many residents own or rent their home in Castlemorton and Malvern Hills

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Castlemorton either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 77.58 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 22.42 of Castlemorton residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Morton (Malvern Hills) 77.58% 22.42%
Malvern Hills 71.01% 28.99%
West Midlands 62.8% 37.2%
England 61.31% 38.69%

Castlemorton has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.

Castlemorton compared to other wards in Malvern Hills

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Ripple 84.62% 15.38%
2 Broadheath (Malvern Hills) 84.31% 15.69%
3 Woodbury 82.94% 17.06%
4 Wells (Malvern Hills) 81.94% 18.06%
5 Longdon (Malvern Hills) 79.52% 20.48%
6 Lindridge 79.46% 20.54%
7 Alfrick and Leigh 78.23% 21.77%
8 Powick 78.22% 21.78%
9 Baldwin 78.09% 21.91%
10 Morton (Malvern Hills) 77.58% 22.42%
11 Teme Valley 76.48% 23.52%
12 Kempsey 76.06% 23.94%
13 Hallow 74.83% 25.17%
14 West (Malvern Hills) 74.03% 25.97%
15 Martley 73.12% 26.88%
16 Chase 68.59% 31.41%
17 Dyson Perrins 68.22% 31.78%
18 Upton and Hanley 65.84% 34.16%
19 Link 65.45% 34.55%
20 Priory (Malvern Hills) 65.14% 34.86%
21 Tenbury 64.63% 35.37%
22 Pickersleigh 44.02% 55.98%
Castlemorton is ranked 10 out of 22 wards in Malvern Hills for the percentage of home owners.

What is the population of Castlemorton and Malvern Hills?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Malvern Hills including Castlemorton. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

Ward Population
Alfrick and Leigh 3654
Baldwin 2216
Broadheath 3892
Chase 6261
Dyson Perrins 4731
Hallow 1941
Kempsey 4644
Lindridge 2298
Link 6455
Longdon 2087
Martley 2033
Morton 2495
Pickersleigh 6447
Powick 4098
Priory 4384
Ripple 1925
Teme Valley 2059
Tenbury 3978
Upton and Hanley 4268
Wells 3256
West 3996
Woodbury 2327
Malvern Hills Total 79445



Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.

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