Socio-economic statistics for Copster Green, Lancashire

Socio-economic statistics for Copster Green, Lancashire

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

Copster Green 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 Ribble Valley.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
Ribble Valley 1.9% 0%
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
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 Copster Green 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 Copster Green.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 51.64%
In Part-Time Work 27.84%
Unemployed 2.16%
72.16% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Copster Green

How many residents own or rent their home in Copster Green and Ribble Valley

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Copster Green either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 83.88 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 16.12 of Copster Green residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury 83.88% 16.12%
Ribble Valley 75.47% 24.53%
North West 62.33% 37.67%
England 61.31% 38.69%

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

Copster Green compared to other wards in Ribble Valley

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Wilpshire & Ramsgreave 90.6% 9.4%
2 Brockhall & Dinckley 90.27% 9.73%
3 East Whalley, Read & Simonstone 84.07% 15.93%
4 Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury 83.88% 16.12%
5 Whalley Nethertown 83.61% 16.39%
6 West Bradford & Grindleton 83.45% 16.55%
7 Mellor 83.2% 16.8%
8 Billington & Langho 81.19% 18.81%
9 Alston & Hothersall 80.04% 19.97%
10 Dilworth 79.68% 20.32%
11 Ribchester 79.11% 20.89%
12 Wiswell & Barrow 75.79% 24.21%
13 Whalley & Painter Wood 75.75% 24.25%
14 Gisburn & Rimington 75.68% 24.32%
15 Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton 74.67% 25.33%
16 Sabden 72.97% 27.03%
17 St Mary's (Ribble Valley) 72.3% 27.7%
18 Edisford & Low Moor 71.29% 28.71%
19 Bowland 70.51% 29.49%
20 Chipping 70.38% 29.62%
21 Hurst Green & Whitewell 68.6% 31.4%
22 Primrose (Ribble Valley) 67.53% 32.47%
23 Littlemoor 66.44% 33.56%
24 Salthill 65.73% 34.27%
25 Chatburn 65.58% 34.42%
26 Derby & Thornley 65.29% 34.71%
Copster Green is ranked 4 out of 26 wards in Ribble Valley for the percentage of home owners.

Copster Green Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Copster Green 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 Copster Green to the national average for England.
Level Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury England
No Qualifications 14.68% 18.08%
Level 1 5.66% 9.69%
Level 2 12.46% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 6.3% 5.32%
Level 3 15.11% 16.92%
Level 4 43.12% 33.92%

Copster Green Health Statistics

Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury 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
Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury 51.38% 33.64% 12.34% 2.09% 0.55%
Ribble Valley 52.57% 32.1% 11.56% 3.01% 0.76%
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

How has the health of residents in Ribble Valley changed since 2011?

Ribble Valley residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.02% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 51.49% 32.16% 12.34% 3.16% 0.85%
2021 52.57% 32.1% 11.56% 3.01% 0.76%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

Copster Green Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury.
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

What are the occupations of the residents of Copster Green?

The largest employment sector in Copster Green is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector Proportion
Professional Occupations 25.14%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 22.13%
Associate Professional & Technical 14.89%
Administrative & Secretarial 9.15%
Skilled Trades 8.47%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 6.69%
Elementary Occupations 4.78%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 3.96%

Copster Green & Ribble Valley 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 Copster Green in the Ribble Valley local area district.

Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury 95.57% 4.43%
Ribble Valley 95.8% 4.2%
North West 88.33% 11.67%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Copster Green compared to other wards in Ribble Valley

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 Hurst Green & Whitewell 91.23% 8.77%
2 Salthill 93.03% 6.97%
3 Littlemoor 93.62% 6.38%
4 Primrose 94.4% 5.6%
5 Brockhall & Dinckley 94.57% 5.43%
6 Edisford & Low Moor 95.52% 4.48%
7 Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury 95.57% 4.43%
8 Wilpshire & Ramsgreave 95.75% 4.25%
9 Billington & Langho 95.85% 4.15%
10 Whalley Nethertown 95.96% 4.04%
11 St Mary's 95.96% 4.04%
12 Mellor 96.21% 3.79%
13 Alston & Hothersall 96.37% 3.63%
14 Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton 96.46% 3.54%
15 East Whalley, Read & Simonstone 96.61% 3.39%
16 Whalley & Painter Wood 96.63% 3.37%
17 Chipping 96.88% 3.12%
18 Gisburn & Rimington 96.94% 3.06%
19 Derby & Thornley 96.98% 3.02%
20 Ribchester 96.99% 3.01%
21 Wiswell & Barrow 97.02% 2.98%
22 Dilworth 97.05% 2.95%
23 Sabden 97.15% 2.85%
24 Bowland 97.22% 2.78%
25 West Bradford & Grindleton 97.22% 2.78%
26 Chatburn 97.51% 2.49%
'; Copster Green is ranked 7 out of 26 wards in Ribble Valley for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

What is the population of Copster Green and Ribble Valley?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Ribble Valley including Copster Green. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

Ward Population
Alston & Hothersall 2751
Billington & Langho 3400
Bowland 1454
Brockhall & Dinckley 1918
Chatburn 1345
Chipping 1517
Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury 1604
Derby & Thornley 3130
Dilworth 2881
East Whalley, Read & Simonstone 2832
Edisford & Low Moor 3536
Gisburn & Rimington 1341
Hurst Green & Whitewell 1721
Littlemoor 2969
Mellor 2695
Primrose 3882
Ribchester 1639
Sabden 1568
Salthill 3634
St Mary's 3070
Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton 1515
West Bradford & Grindleton 1740
Whalley & Painter Wood 2555
Whalley Nethertown 1979
Wilpshire & Ramsgreave 3267
Wiswell & Barrow 2083
Ribble Valley Total 62026



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

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