Socio-economic statistics for Costessey, Norfolk

Socio-economic statistics for Costessey, Norfolk

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

Costessey Age Distribution Statistics

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

Costessey Health Statistics

Old Costessey has significantly more residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
Area VG G F B VB
Old Costessey 54.39% 33.25% 8.89% 2.74% 0.73%
South Norfolk 47.02% 35.46% 13.17% 3.44% 0.91%
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 South Norfolk changed since 2011?

South Norfolk residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.33% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 46.35% 35.8% 13.37% 3.46% 1.02%
2021 47.02% 35.46% 13.17% 3.44% 0.91%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

How many residents own or rent their home in Costessey and South Norfolk

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Costessey either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 68.74 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 31.26 of Costessey residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Old Costessey 68.74% 31.26%
South Norfolk 73.14% 26.86%
East 65.23% 34.77%
England 61.31% 38.69%

Costessey has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.

Costessey compared to other wards in South Norfolk

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Forncett 83.93% 16.07%
2 Bunwell 82.12% 17.88%
3 Hempnall 81.55% 18.45%
4 Thurlton 80.95% 19.05%
5 Rockland 80.42% 19.58%
6 Brooke 79.48% 20.52%
7 Wicklewood 79.48% 20.52%
8 Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross 78.56% 21.44%
9 Easton (South Norfolk) 78.33% 21.67%
10 Newton Flotman 77.12% 22.88%
11 New Costessey 75.64% 24.36%
12 Bressingham & Burston 75.47% 24.54%
13 Hethersett 74.93% 25.07%
14 Hingham & Deopham 74.84% 25.16%
15 Poringland, Framinghams & Trowse 74.76% 25.24%
16 Ditchingham & Earsham 74.72% 25.28%
17 South Wymondham 71.94% 28.06%
18 Cringleford 71.85% 28.15%
19 North Wymondham 71.76% 28.24%
20 Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole 71.3% 28.7%
21 Loddon & Chedgrave 69.85% 30.16%
22 Old Costessey 68.74% 31.26%
23 Harleston 67.94% 32.06%
24 Stratton (South Norfolk) 67.8% 32.2%
25 Central Wymondham 66.98% 33.02%
26 Diss & Roydon 62.88% 37.12%
Costessey is ranked 22 out of 26 wards in South Norfolk for the percentage of home owners.

Costessey 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 South Norfolk.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
South Norfolk 2% -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 Costessey 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 Costessey.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 69.7%
In Part-Time Work 25%
Unemployed 2.42%
75% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Costessey

Costessey Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Costessey 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 Costessey to the national average for England.
Level Old Costessey England
No Qualifications 11.98% 18.08%
Level 1 10.03% 9.69%
Level 2 14.76% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 4.69% 5.32%
Level 3 19.7% 16.92%
Level 4 36.95% 33.92%

What are the occupations of the residents of Costessey?

The largest employment sector in Costessey is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector Proportion
Professional Occupations 24.04%
Associate Professional & Technical 13.98%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 11.3%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 10.18%
Administrative & Secretarial 9.59%
Skilled Trades 9.07%
Elementary Occupations 8.04%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 6.05%

Costessey & South 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 Costessey in the South Norfolk local area district.

Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Old Costessey 85.34% 14.66%
South Norfolk 92.96% 7.04%
East 85.09% 14.91%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Costessey compared to other wards in South Norfolk

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 Cringleford 81.86% 18.14%
2 Old Costessey 85.34% 14.66%
3 Diss & Roydon 89.1% 10.9%
4 Hethersett 91.62% 8.38%
5 North Wymondham 92.89% 7.11%
6 Wicklewood 93.02% 6.98%
7 New Costessey 93.45% 6.55%
8 Poringland, Framinghams & Trowse 93.61% 6.39%
9 Central Wymondham 94.03% 5.97%
10 Easton 94.14% 5.86%
11 South Wymondham 94.18% 5.82%
12 Brooke 94.2% 5.8%
13 Stratton 94.8% 5.2%
14 Newton Flotman 94.95% 5.05%
15 Loddon & Chedgrave 95.24% 4.76%
16 Hingham & Deopham 95.26% 4.74%
17 Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross 95.3% 4.7%
18 Rockland 95.37% 4.63%
19 Ditchingham & Earsham 95.38% 4.62%
20 Harleston 95.46% 4.54%
21 Forncett 95.53% 4.47%
22 Bressingham & Burston 95.78% 4.22%
23 Hempnall 95.97% 4.03%
24 Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole 96.08% 3.92%
25 Bunwell 96.51% 3.49%
26 Thurlton 96.55% 3.45%
'; Costessey is ranked 2 out of 26 wards in South Norfolk for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

What is the population of Costessey and South Norfolk?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in South Norfolk including Costessey. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

Ward Population
Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole 6538
Bressingham & Burston 3338
Brooke 3376
Bunwell 3124
Central Wymondham 5643
Cringleford 5596
Diss & Roydon 11344
Ditchingham & Earsham 6470
Easton 2166
Forncett 3509
Harleston 6229
Hempnall 3325
Hethersett 8608
Hingham & Deopham 3119
Loddon & Chedgrave 5803
Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross 9329
New Costessey 6200
Newton Flotman 3104
North Wymondham 6343
Old Costessey 10883
Poringland, Framinghams & Trowse 8001
Rockland 3421
South Wymondham 5794
Stratton 4451
Thurlton 3157
Wicklewood 4195
South Norfolk Total 143066



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

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