We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Flixton in Trafford 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 Flixton older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Flixton and Trafford? Is Flixton an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Flixton 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 Trafford.
Area |
Unemployed |
Yearly Change |
Trafford |
3.2% |
-0.2% |
North West |
4.3% |
-0.3% |
England |
3.8% |
-0.3% |
UK |
3.7% |
-0.3% |
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 Flixton 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 Flixton.
Economic Status |
Proportion |
In Employment |
57.96% |
In Part-Time Work |
25.44% |
Unemployed |
2.84% |
74.56% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Flixton
Flixton & Trafford 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 Flixton in the Trafford local area district.
Flixton has a lower rate of immigrants than Trafford, the North West region and England as a whole.
Area |
Born in UK |
Born outside UK |
Flixton |
94.11% |
5.89% |
Trafford |
85.13% |
14.87% |
North West |
88.33% |
11.67% |
England |
82.65% |
17.35% |
Flixton compared to other wards in Trafford
# |
Ward |
Born in UK |
Born outside UK |
1 |
Clifford |
65.76% |
34.24% |
2 |
Longford |
74.37% |
25.63% |
3 |
Broadheath |
79.53% |
20.47% |
4 |
Altrincham |
82.22% |
17.78% |
5 |
Hale Barns |
82.23% |
17.77% |
6 |
Gorse Hill |
82.25% |
17.75% |
7 |
Priory |
82.58% |
17.42% |
8 |
Stretford |
83.85% |
16.15% |
9 |
St Mary's |
85.11% |
14.89% |
10 |
Brooklands |
86.38% |
13.62% |
11 |
Bowdon |
86.76% |
13.24% |
12 |
Sale Moor |
87.03% |
12.97% |
13 |
Village |
87.16% |
12.84% |
14 |
Hale Central |
88.48% |
11.52% |
15 |
Ashton upon Mersey |
89.2% |
10.8% |
16 |
Timperley |
90.6% |
9.4% |
17 |
Bucklow-St Martins |
92.29% |
7.71% |
18 |
Urmston |
92.59% |
7.41% |
19 |
Davyhulme East |
92.66% |
7.34% |
20 |
Davyhulme West |
94.05% |
5.95% |
21 |
Flixton |
94.11% |
5.89% |
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Flixton is ranked 21 out of 21 wards in Trafford for the number of residents born outside of the UK.
How many residents own or rent their home in Flixton and Trafford
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Flixton either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 80.67 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 19.33 of Flixton residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area |
Owned |
Rented |
Flixton |
80.67% |
19.33% |
Trafford |
68.96% |
31.04% |
North West |
62.33% |
37.67% |
England |
61.31% |
38.69% |
Flixton has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Flixton compared to other wards in Trafford
# |
Ward |
Owned |
Rented |
1 |
Timperley |
90.67% |
9.33% |
2 |
Hale Barns |
81.96% |
18.04% |
3 |
Davyhulme West |
81.37% |
18.63% |
4 |
Brooklands (Trafford) |
81.1% |
18.9% |
5 |
Flixton |
80.67% |
19.33% |
6 |
Hale Central |
78.05% |
21.95% |
7 |
Davyhulme East |
77.18% |
22.82% |
8 |
Bowdon |
76.35% |
23.65% |
9 |
Ashton upon Mersey |
74.43% |
25.57% |
10 |
Broadheath (Trafford) |
73.47% |
26.53% |
11 |
Urmston |
70.58% |
29.42% |
12 |
Sale Moor |
67.98% |
32.02% |
13 |
Village (Trafford) |
66.8% |
33.2% |
14 |
Altrincham |
65.86% |
34.14% |
15 |
St Mary's (Trafford) |
64.89% |
35.11% |
16 |
Stretford |
62.52% |
37.48% |
17 |
Priory (Trafford) |
61.35% |
38.65% |
18 |
Gorse Hill (Trafford) |
59.07% |
40.93% |
19 |
Longford (Trafford) |
57.31% |
42.69% |
20 |
Bucklow-St Martins |
52.27% |
47.73% |
21 |
Clifford |
38.76% |
61.24% |
Flixton is ranked 5 out of 21 wards in Trafford for the percentage of home owners.
Flixton Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Flixton 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 Flixton to the national average for England.
Level |
Flixton |
England |
No Qualifications |
14.86% |
18.08% |
Level 1 |
8.41% |
9.69% |
Level 2 |
13.51% |
13.32% |
Apprenticeship |
6.68% |
5.32% |
Level 3 |
16.34% |
16.92% |
Level 4 |
37.72% |
33.92% |
What are the occupations of the residents of Flixton?
The largest employment sector in Flixton is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector |
Proportion |
Professional Occupations |
27.78% |
Associate Professional & Technical |
15.33% |
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials |
13.96% |
Administrative & Secretarial |
11.29% |
Skilled Trades |
8.26% |
Caring, leisure & Other Services |
6.71% |
Elementary Occupations |
5.63% |
Process Plant & Machine Operatives |
4.68% |
Flixton Health Statistics
Flixton 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 |
Flixton |
50.62% |
32.1% |
12.12% |
3.86% |
1.3% |
Trafford |
53.1% |
30.97% |
11.28% |
3.58% |
1.07% |
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 Trafford changed since 2011?
Trafford residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.46% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year |
VG |
G |
F |
B |
VB |
2011 |
50.97% |
31.64% |
12.16% |
4.09% |
1.13% |
2021 |
53.1% |
30.97% |
11.28% |
3.58% |
1.07% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Flixton Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Flixton.
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 is the population of Flixton and Trafford?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Trafford including Flixton. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
Ward |
Population |
Altrincham |
13379 |
Ashton upon Mersey |
10345 |
Bowdon |
9285 |
Broadheath |
14167 |
Brooklands |
10809 |
Bucklow-St Martins |
10445 |
Clifford |
12792 |
Davyhulme East |
9708 |
Davyhulme West |
10040 |
Flixton |
10633 |
Gorse Hill |
12442 |
Hale Barns |
10141 |
Hale Central |
10858 |
Longford |
12935 |
Priory |
11954 |
Sale Moor |
10922 |
St Mary's |
12126 |
Stretford |
11307 |
Timperley |
11160 |
Urmston |
11148 |
Village |
10983 |
Trafford Total |
237579 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
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