We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Clow Bridge in Burnley 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 Clow Bridge older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Clow Bridge and Burnley? Is Clow Bridge an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
What are the occupations of the residents of Clow Bridge?
The largest employment sector in Clow Bridge is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Professional Occupations | 15.79% |
| Skilled Trades | 12.63% |
| Elementary Occupations | 11.78% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 11.4% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 10.5% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 10.46% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.2% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 9.6% |
Clow Bridge 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 Burnley.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Burnley | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| 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 | 52.95% |
| In Part-Time Work | 25.99% |
| Unemployed | 3.68% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Clow Bridge Health Statistics
Coal Clough with Deerplay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coal Clough with Deerplay | 44.12% | 33.38% | 15.38% | 5.57% | 1.56% |
| Burnley | 45.06% | 33.36% | 14.59% | 5.36% | 1.63% |
| 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 Burnley changed since 2011?
Burnley residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.85% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 42.93% | 33.64% | 15.72% | 5.99% | 1.73% |
| 2021 | 45.06% | 33.36% | 14.59% | 5.36% | 1.63% |
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 Clow Bridge and Burnley
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Clow Bridge either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 67.8 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 32.2 of Clow Bridge residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Coal Clough with Deerplay | 67.8% | 32.2% |
| Burnley | 59.78% | 40.22% |
| North West | 62.33% | 37.67% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Clow Bridge has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Clow Bridge compared to other wards in Burnley
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cliviger with Worsthorne | 86.21% | 13.79% |
| 2 | Whittlefield with Ightenhill | 81.11% | 18.89% |
| 3 | Briercliffe | 79.34% | 20.66% |
| 4 | Coal Clough with Deerplay | 67.8% | 32.2% |
| 5 | Hapton with Park | 64.53% | 35.47% |
| 6 | Lanehead | 62.97% | 37.03% |
| 7 | Gannow | 60.69% | 39.31% |
| 8 | Rosehill with Burnley Wood | 59.12% | 40.89% |
| 9 | Queensgate | 56.87% | 43.13% |
| 10 | Rosegrove with Lowerhouse | 55.52% | 44.48% |
| 11 | Brunshaw | 52.52% | 47.48% |
| 12 | Gawthorpe | 51.35% | 48.65% |
| 13 | Trinity (Burnley) | 44.86% | 55.14% |
| 14 | Daneshouse with Stoneyholme | 44.13% | 55.87% |
| 15 | Bank Hall | 38.57% | 61.43% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Clow Bridge Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Coal Clough with Deerplay.| 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)
Clow Bridge Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Clow Bridge 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 | Coal Clough with Deerplay | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 21.82% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 11.32% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.36% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.41% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.22% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 26.98% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Clow Bridge & Burnley 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 Clow Bridge in the Burnley local area district.
Clow Bridge has a lower rate of immigrants than Burnley, the North West region and England as a whole.| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Coal Clough with Deerplay | 92.3% | 7.7% |
| Burnley | 87.26% | 12.74% |
| North West | 88.33% | 11.67% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Clow Bridge compared to other wards in Burnley
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daneshouse with Stoneyholme | 58.42% | 41.58% |
| 2 | Queensgate | 69.77% | 30.24% |
| 3 | Bank Hall | 72.42% | 27.58% |
| 4 | Lanehead | 83.21% | 16.79% |
| 5 | Trinity | 88.2% | 11.8% |
| 6 | Rosegrove with Lowerhouse | 91.31% | 8.69% |
| 7 | Rosehill with Burnley Wood | 92.27% | 7.73% |
| 8 | Coal Clough with Deerplay | 92.3% | 7.7% |
| 9 | Whittlefield with Ightenhill | 95.11% | 4.89% |
| 10 | Brunshaw | 95.24% | 4.76% |
| 11 | Gawthorpe | 96.3% | 3.7% |
| 12 | Gannow | 96.6% | 3.4% |
| 13 | Hapton with Park | 96.8% | 3.2% |
| 14 | Briercliffe | 96.91% | 3.09% |
| 15 | Cliviger with Worsthorne | 97.89% | 2.11% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Clow Bridge and Burnley?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Burnley including Clow Bridge. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Bank Hall | 6438 |
| Briercliffe | 5259 |
| Brunshaw | 5970 |
| Cliviger with Worsthorne | 5017 |
| Coal Clough with Deerplay | 5253 |
| Daneshouse with Stoneyholme | 7021 |
| Gannow | 5642 |
| Gawthorpe | 6309 |
| Hapton with Park | 5863 |
| Lanehead | 6502 |
| Queensgate | 5981 |
| Rosegrove with Lowerhouse | 6784 |
| Rosehill with Burnley Wood | 6036 |
| Trinity | 5649 |
| Whittlefield with Ightenhill | 5620 |
| Burnley Total | 89344 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
