Socio-economic statistics for Copy’s Green, Norfolk

Socio-economic statistics for Copy’s Green, Norfolk

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

Copy's Green Age Distribution Statistics

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

Copy's 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 North Norfolk.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
North Norfolk 2.7% -0.4%
East of England 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 Copy's 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 Copy's Green.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 49.45%
In Part-Time Work 39.9%
Unemployed 2.19%
60.1% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Copy's Green

How many residents own or rent their home in Copy's Green and North Norfolk

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Copy's Green either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 62.88 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 37.12 of Copy's Green residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Priory (North Norfolk) 62.88% 37.12%
North Norfolk 68.65% 31.35%
East 65.23% 34.77%
England 61.31% 38.69%

Copy's Green has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.

Copy's Green compared to other wards in North Norfolk

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Beeston Regis & The Runtons 79.97% 20.03%
2 Poppyland 78.05% 21.95%
3 Happisburgh 77.93% 22.07%
4 Trunch 76.8% 23.2%
5 Hickling 76.35% 23.65%
6 Sheringham South 74.79% 25.21%
7 Erpingham 74.23% 25.77%
8 Hoveton & Tunstead 74.08% 25.92%
9 Bacton (North Norfolk) 73.33% 26.67%
10 Stibbard 72.24% 27.76%
11 Stody 71.09% 28.91%
12 Gresham 70.74% 29.26%
13 North Walsham Market Cross 70.48% 29.52%
14 Coastal (North Norfolk) 69.96% 30.04%
15 Briston 69.14% 30.86%
16 Holt (North Norfolk) 67.89% 32.11%
17 Worstead 67.21% 32.79%
18 The Raynhams 66.19% 33.81%
19 Stalham 65.79% 34.21%
20 North Walsham West 65.62% 34.38%
21 North Walsham East 65.44% 34.56%
22 Lancaster North 65.11% 34.89%
23 Suffield Park 64.37% 35.63%
24 Lancaster South 64.25% 35.75%
25 Sheringham North 63.03% 36.97%
26 Priory (North Norfolk) 62.88% 37.12%
27 Walsingham 61.11% 38.89%
28 Cromer Town 58.58% 41.42%
29 Wells with Holkham 53.5% 46.5%
Copy's Green is ranked 26 out of 29 wards in North Norfolk for the percentage of home owners.

Copy's Green & North Norfolk 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 Copy's Green in the North Norfolk local area district.

Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Priory (North Norfolk) 95.44% 4.56%
North Norfolk 95.44% 4.56%
East 85.09% 14.91%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Copy's Green compared to other wards in North Norfolk

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 Coastal 93.1% 6.9%
2 Cromer Town 93.35% 6.65%
3 Lancaster South 93.66% 6.34%
4 Lancaster North 93.82% 6.18%
5 Holt 94.08% 5.92%
6 Worstead 94.15% 5.85%
7 Wells with Holkham 94.46% 5.54%
8 Stody 94.68% 5.32%
9 North Walsham Market Cross 94.84% 5.16%
10 Sheringham North 94.85% 5.15%
11 The Raynhams 95.25% 4.75%
12 Hoveton & Tunstead 95.34% 4.66%
13 Briston 95.37% 4.63%
14 Priory 95.44% 4.56%
15 Suffield Park 95.69% 4.31%
16 Walsingham 95.73% 4.27%
17 Erpingham 95.78% 4.22%
18 Sheringham South 95.79% 4.21%
19 Poppyland 95.89% 4.11%
20 Stalham 96.25% 3.75%
21 North Walsham West 96.3% 3.7%
22 Stibbard 96.41% 3.59%
23 Beeston Regis & The Runtons 96.41% 3.59%
24 Gresham 96.55% 3.45%
25 North Walsham East 96.67% 3.33%
26 Trunch 96.78% 3.22%
27 Bacton 96.95% 3.05%
28 Happisburgh 97.12% 2.88%
29 Hickling 97.24% 2.76%
'; Copy's Green is ranked 14 out of 29 wards in North Norfolk for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

Copy's Green Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Copy's 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 Copy's Green to the national average for England.
Level Priory England
No Qualifications 17.93% 18.08%
Level 1 10.9% 9.69%
Level 2 14.31% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 4.72% 5.32%
Level 3 14.72% 16.92%
Level 4 34.96% 33.92%

Copy's Green Health Statistics

Priory 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
Priory (North Norfolk) 44.26% 36.79% 14.62% 3.18% 1.15%
North Norfolk 39.35% 37.61% 17.01% 4.68% 1.35%
East 48.28% 34.64% 12.5% 3.58% 1%
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 North Norfolk changed since 2011?

North Norfolk residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.27% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 38.92% 37.77% 17.15% 4.77% 1.39%
2021 39.35% 37.61% 17.01% 4.68% 1.35%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

What are the occupations of the residents of Copy's Green?

The largest employment sector in Copy's Green is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector Proportion
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 19.72%
Skilled Trades 18.01%
Professional Occupations 13.28%
Elementary Occupations 11.67%
Associate Professional & Technical 8.35%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 7.75%
Administrative & Secretarial 7.44%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 5.73%

What is the population of Copy's Green and North Norfolk?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in North Norfolk including Copy's Green. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

Ward Population
Bacton 2406
Beeston Regis & The Runtons 2674
Briston 2630
Coastal 2269
Cromer Town 5089
Erpingham 2695
Gresham 2530
Happisburgh 2760
Hickling 2592
Holt 5053
Hoveton & Tunstead 5296
Lancaster North 2386
Lancaster South 5671
Mundesley 2709
North Walsham East 5156
North Walsham Market Cross 2463
North Walsham West 5313
Poppyland 2628
Priory 2286
Roughton 2898
Sheringham North 2962
Sheringham South 4657
St Benet's 2432
Stalham 5916
Stibbard 2737
Stody 2488
Suffield Park 2673
The Raynhams 2730
Trunch 2624
Walsingham 2482
Wells with Holkham 2473
Worstead 3489
North Norfolk Total 105167



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

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