We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Fryerns in Basildon 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 Fryerns older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Fryerns and Basildon? Is Fryerns an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Fryerns 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 Basildon.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Basildon | 3.4% | -0.5% |
| 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
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|---|
| In Employment | 59.08% |
| In Part-Time Work | 26.61% |
| Unemployed | 5.62% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Fryerns Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Fryerns.| 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 | |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Fryerns?
The largest employment sector in Fryerns is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Elementary Occupations | 14.3% |
| Professional Occupations | 12.5% |
| Skilled Trades | 12.04% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 11.51% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.74% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 10.68% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 9.86% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 9.3% |
Fryerns & Basildon 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 Fryerns in the Basildon local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Fryerns | 86.64% | 13.36% |
| Basildon | 88.19% | 11.81% |
| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Fryerns compared to other wards in Basildon
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Martin's | 76.59% | 23.41% |
| 2 | Nethermayne | 78.55% | 21.45% |
| 3 | Lee Chapel North | 83.17% | 16.83% |
| 4 | Vange | 86.17% | 13.83% |
| 5 | Fryerns | 86.64% | 13.36% |
| 6 | Pitsea North West | 87.2% | 12.8% |
| 7 | Pitsea South East | 87.32% | 12.68% |
| 8 | Laindon Park | 88.73% | 11.27% |
| 9 | Langdon Hills | 90.04% | 9.96% |
| 10 | Billericay East | 91.45% | 8.55% |
| 11 | Billericay West | 92.91% | 7.09% |
| 12 | Crouch | 93.08% | 6.92% |
| 13 | Burstead | 93.43% | 6.57% |
| 14 | Wickford Castledon | 93.66% | 6.34% |
| 15 | Wickford North | 93.77% | 6.23% |
| 16 | Wickford Park | 93.95% | 6.05% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Fryerns Health Statistics
Fryerns 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fryerns | 47.61% | 33.34% | 13.23% | 4.44% | 1.37% |
| Basildon | 48.47% | 34.22% | 12.27% | 3.85% | 1.18% |
| 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
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How has the health of residents in Basildon changed since 2011?
Basildon residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.49% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 46.25% | 34.95% | 13.26% | 4.21% | 1.32% |
| 2021 | 48.47% | 34.22% | 12.27% | 3.85% | 1.18% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Fryerns and Basildon
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Fryerns either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 53.12 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 46.88 of Fryerns residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Fryerns | 53.12% | 46.88% |
| Basildon | 63.25% | 36.75% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Fryerns has a lower level of home ownership than than the national average.
Fryerns compared to other wards in Basildon
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burstead | 85.32% | 14.68% |
| 2 | Wickford Castledon | 81.59% | 18.41% |
| 3 | Billericay East | 80.89% | 19.11% |
| 4 | Billericay West | 79.33% | 20.67% |
| 5 | Langdon Hills | 77.4% | 22.6% |
| 6 | Wickford North | 77.09% | 22.91% |
| 7 | Crouch | 74.08% | 25.92% |
| 8 | Wickford Park | 71.6% | 28.4% |
| 9 | Laindon Park | 58.42% | 41.58% |
| 10 | Nethermayne | 57.37% | 42.63% |
| 11 | Pitsea South East | 55.59% | 44.41% |
| 12 | Fryerns | 53.12% | 46.88% |
| 13 | Pitsea North West | 46.6% | 53.4% |
| 14 | Lee Chapel North | 44.13% | 55.87% |
| 15 | St Martin's (Basildon) | 43.99% | 56.01% |
| 16 | Vange | 41.28% | 58.72% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Fryerns Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Fryerns 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
| Level | Fryerns | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 24.28% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 14.09% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 16.91% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.27% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 16.38% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 20.16% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Fryerns and Basildon?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Basildon including Fryerns. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Billericay East | 12224 |
| Billericay West | 11865 |
| Burstead | 10837 |
| Crouch | 9058 |
| Fryerns | 15076 |
| Laindon Park | 13120 |
| Langdon Hills | 9249 |
| Lee Chapel North | 14806 |
| Nethermayne | 14113 |
| Pitsea North West | 13233 |
| Pitsea South East | 12268 |
| St Martin's | 10020 |
| Vange | 10721 |
| Wickford Castledon | 7643 |
| Wickford North | 13147 |
| Wickford Park | 10178 |
| Basildon Total | 187558 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
