Socio-economic statistics for Coldharbour, Gloucestershire

Socio-economic statistics for Coldharbour, Gloucestershire

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

Coldharbour & Forest of Dean 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 Coldharbour in the Forest of Dean local area district.

Area Born in UK Born outside UK
St. Briavels 94.45% 5.55%
Forest of Dean 94.9% 5.1%
South West 89.8% 10.2%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Coldharbour compared to other wards in Forest of Dean

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 Newent & Taynton 89.71% 10.29%
2 Tidenham 92.43% 7.57%
3 Cinderford West 92.53% 7.47%
4 Lydney East 94.29% 5.71%
5 St. Briavels 94.45% 5.55%
6 Dymock 94.5% 5.5%
7 Cinderford East 94.51% 5.49%
8 Newland & Sling 94.65% 5.35%
9 Longhope & Huntley 95.06% 4.94%
10 Hartpury & Redmarley 95.38% 4.62%
11 Lydney West & Aylburton 95.41% 4.59%
12 Newnham 95.48% 4.52%
13 Westbury-on-Severn 96% 4%
14 Bream 96.42% 3.58%
15 Pillowell 96.44% 3.56%
16 Ruspidge 96.58% 3.42%
17 Lydney North 96.7% 3.3%
18 Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook 96.75% 3.25%
19 Coleford 96.81% 3.19%
20 Lydbrook 96.81% 3.19%
21 Berry Hill 97.55% 2.45%
'; Coldharbour is ranked 5 out of 21 wards in Forest of Dean for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

Coldharbour 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 Forest of Dean.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
Forest of Dean 2.5% 0%
South West 2.5% -0.4%
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 Coldharbour 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 Coldharbour.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 51.53%
In Part-Time Work 36.4%
Unemployed 3.34%
63.6% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Coldharbour

Coldharbour Age Distribution Statistics

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

Coldharbour Health Statistics

St. Briavels 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
St. Briavels 48.42% 34.6% 12.29% 3.58% 1.11%
Forest of Dean 44.81% 35.52% 14.2% 4.21% 1.25%
South West 47.6% 34.21% 13.12% 3.95% 1.12%
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 Forest of Dean changed since 2011?

Forest of Dean residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.26% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 44.27% 35.8% 14.49% 4.31% 1.13%
2021 44.81% 35.52% 14.2% 4.21% 1.25%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

What are the occupations of the residents of Coldharbour?

The largest employment sector in Coldharbour is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector Proportion
Professional Occupations 21.68%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 18.76%
Skilled Trades 13.95%
Associate Professional & Technical 12.44%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 8.67%
Administrative & Secretarial 8.2%
Elementary Occupations 6.6%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 5.66%

Coldharbour Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Coldharbour 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 Coldharbour to the national average for England.
Level St. Briavels England
No Qualifications 14.34% 18.08%
Level 1 8.34% 9.69%
Level 2 12.8% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 5.66% 5.32%
Level 3 15.29% 16.92%
Level 4 40.84% 33.92%

How many residents own or rent their home in Coldharbour and Forest of Dean

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Coldharbour either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 82.46 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 17.54 of Coldharbour residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
St. Briavels 82.46% 17.54%
Forest of Dean 72.6% 27.4%
South West 65.88% 34.12%
England 61.31% 38.69%

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

Coldharbour compared to other wards in Forest of Dean

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Lydney North 89.41% 10.59%
2 Longhope & Huntley 83.19% 16.81%
3 St. Briavels 82.46% 17.54%
4 Pillowell 80.95% 19.05%
5 Dymock 80.05% 19.95%
6 Hartpury & Redmarley 79.68% 20.32%
7 Westbury-on-Severn 78.27% 21.73%
8 Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook 77.68% 22.32%
9 Newland & Sling 77.19% 22.81%
10 Berry Hill (Forest of Dean) 76.04% 23.96%
11 Tidenham 75.31% 24.69%
12 Lydbrook 75.23% 24.77%
13 Bream 74.35% 25.65%
14 Ruspidge 74.34% 25.66%
15 Newnham (Forest of Dean) 73.01% 26.99%
16 Cinderford East 70.16% 29.84%
17 Lydney West & Aylburton 69.26% 30.74%
18 Coleford 65.92% 34.08%
19 Newent & Taynton 65.37% 34.63%
20 Lydney East 62.1% 37.9%
21 Cinderford West 57.13% 42.87%
Coldharbour is ranked 3 out of 21 wards in Forest of Dean for the percentage of home owners.

What is the population of Coldharbour and Forest of Dean?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Forest of Dean including Coldharbour. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

Ward Population
Berry Hill 4538
Bream 4934
Cinderford East 4635
Cinderford West 4443
Coleford 7575
Dymock 1880
Hartpury & Redmarley 5711
Longhope & Huntley 4006
Lydbrook 2249
Lydney East 6019
Lydney North 1779
Lydney West & Aylburton 2477
Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook 7391
Newent & Taynton 6655
Newland & Sling 2478
Newnham 4660
Pillowell 1954
Ruspidge 2321
St. Briavels 2367
Tidenham 6964
Westbury-on-Severn 2071
Forest of Dean Total 87107



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

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