Socio-economic statistics for Fullwell Cross, Redbridge

Socio-economic statistics for Fullwell Cross, Redbridge

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

Fullwell Cross & Redbridge 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 Fullwell Cross in the Redbridge local area district.

Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Fullwell 59.98% 40.02%
Redbridge 56.39% 43.61%
London 59.37% 40.63%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Fullwell Cross compared to other wards in Redbridge

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 Ilford Town 37.39% 62.61%
2 Loxford 43.95% 56.05%
3 Clementswood 44.44% 55.56%
4 Valentines 45.42% 54.58%
5 Seven Kings 48.23% 51.77%
6 Newbury 48.29% 51.71%
7 Goodmayes 49.18% 50.82%
8 Aldborough 50.99% 49.01%
9 Barkingside 52.58% 47.42%
10 Cranbrook 52.98% 47.02%
11 Mayfield 55.12% 44.88%
12 Clayhall 55.74% 44.26%
13 Chadwell 58.44% 41.56%
14 Fullwell 59.98% 40.02%
15 Fairlop 60.13% 39.87%
16 Hainault 64.83% 35.17%
17 South Woodford 67.72% 32.28%
18 Churchfields 69.55% 30.45%
19 Wanstead Village 70.43% 29.57%
20 Bridge 71.07% 28.93%
21 Wanstead Park 74.13% 25.87%
22 Monkhams 74.32% 25.68%
'; Fullwell Cross is ranked 14 out of 22 wards in Redbridge for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

What are the occupations of the residents of Fullwell Cross?

The largest employment sector in Fullwell Cross is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector Proportion
Professional Occupations 22.55%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 13.09%
Associate Professional & Technical 11.84%
Administrative & Secretarial 11.49%
Elementary Occupations 9.5%
Skilled Trades 8.77%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 7.37%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 6.91%

How many residents own or rent their home in Fullwell Cross and Redbridge

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Fullwell Cross either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 65.59 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 34.41 of Fullwell Cross residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Fullwell 65.59% 34.41%
Redbridge 57.1% 42.9%
London 45.23% 54.77%
England 61.31% 38.69%

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

Fullwell Cross compared to other wards in Redbridge

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Monkhams 77.14% 22.86%
2 Clayhall 74.52% 25.48%
3 Wanstead Park 71.49% 28.51%
4 Bridge (Redbridge) 66.27% 33.73%
5 Barkingside 65.99% 34.01%
6 Fullwell 65.59% 34.41%
7 Mayfield 64.26% 35.74%
8 South Woodford 62.46% 37.54%
9 Cranbrook (Redbridge) 61.76% 38.24%
10 Fairlop 61.04% 38.96%
11 Wanstead Village 58.27% 41.73%
12 Churchfields 58.01% 41.99%
13 Newbury 57.06% 42.94%
14 Aldborough 56.66% 43.34%
15 Chadwell 56.38% 43.62%
16 Hainault 55.65% 44.35%
17 Seven Kings 49.87% 50.13%
18 Clementswood 48.61% 51.39%
19 Goodmayes 47.73% 52.27%
20 Valentines 44.22% 55.79%
21 Loxford 32.85% 67.15%
22 Ilford Town 22.25% 77.75%
Fullwell Cross is ranked 6 out of 22 wards in Redbridge for the percentage of home owners.

Fullwell Cross 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 Redbridge.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
Redbridge 4.8% -0.1%
London 4.8% -0.4%
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 Fullwell Cross 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 Fullwell Cross.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 54.78%
In Part-Time Work 29.4%
Unemployed 5.88%
70.6% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Fullwell Cross

Fullwell Cross Health Statistics

Fullwell 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
Fullwell 49.44% 34.37% 11.29% 3.76% 1.14%
Redbridge 51.31% 34.02% 10.64% 3.05% 0.98%
London 53.55% 31.85% 10.33% 3.23% 1.05%
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 Redbridge changed since 2011?

Redbridge residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 2.23% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 48.12% 34.98% 12% 3.76% 1.15%
2021 51.31% 34.02% 10.64% 3.05% 0.98%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

Fullwell Cross Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Fullwell Cross 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 Fullwell Cross to the national average for England.
Level Fullwell England
No Qualifications 18.53% 18.08%
Level 1 9.06% 9.69%
Level 2 12.46% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 3.55% 5.32%
Level 3 13.46% 16.92%
Level 4 39.12% 33.92%

Fullwell Cross Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Fullwell.
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 Fullwell Cross and Redbridge?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Redbridge including Fullwell Cross. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

Ward Population
Aldborough 14958
Barkingside 15085
Bridge 13345
Chadwell 16304
Churchfields 15704
Clayhall 13911
Clementswood 15102
Cranbrook 13419
Fairlop 13884
Fullwell 14567
Goodmayes 15179
Hainault 14515
Ilford Town 11797
Loxford 15554
Mayfield 15124
Monkhams 9074
Newbury 13705
Seven Kings 14926
South Woodford 13272
Valentines 15572
Wanstead Park 7965
Wanstead Village 12696
Redbridge Total 305658



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

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