Socio-economic statistics for Garstang, Lancashire

Socio-economic statistics for Garstang, Lancashire

Is Garstang in Wyre a nice place to live or is it a bit rough? We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics and demographics 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 Garstang older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Garstang and Wyre? What is the claimant count in Garstang and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.

Garstang & Wyre 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 Garstang in the Wyre local area district.

Garstang has a lower rate of immigrants than Wyre, the North West region and England as a whole.
AreaBorn in UKBorn outside UK
Garstang96.6%3.4%
Wyre96.25%3.75%
North West88.33%11.67%
England82.65%17.35%

Garstang compared to other wards in Wyre

#WardBorn in UKBorn outside UK
1Pharos92.76%7.24%
2Mount94.79%5.21%
3Jubilee95.09%4.91%
4Rossall95.14%4.86%
5Breck95.29%4.71%
6Wyresdale95.63%4.37%
7Hardhorn with High Cross95.64%4.36%
8Tithebarn95.66%4.34%
9Brock with Catterall95.96%4.04%
10Pheasant's Wood96.11%3.89%
11Victoria & Norcross96.24%3.76%
12Park96.28%3.72%
13Calder96.53%3.47%
14Marsh Mill96.54%3.46%
15Garstang96.6%3.4%
16Cleveleys Park96.91%3.09%
17Bourne97.11%2.89%
18Carleton97.16%2.84%
19Preesall97.26%2.74%
20Hambleton & Stalmine97.35%2.65%
21Warren97.42%2.58%
22Great Eccleston97.46%2.54%
23Stanah97.58%2.42%
24Pilling98.82%1.18%
';Garstang is ranked 15 out of 24 wards in Wyre for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

What are the occupations of the residents of Garstang?

The largest employment sector in Garstang is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
SectorProportion
Professional Occupations19.49%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials13.49%
Skilled Trades13.3%
Associate Professional & Technical10.79%
Elementary Occupations9.88%
Caring, leisure & Other Services9.57%
Administrative & Secretarial9.27%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives7.03%

Garstang 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 Wyre.
AreaUnemployedYearly Change
Wyre3.2%-0.1%
North West4.3%-0.3%
England3.8%-0.3%
UK3.7%-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 Garstang 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 Garstang.
Economic StatusProportion
In Employment44.27%
In Part-Time Work31.63%
Unemployed1.8%
68.37% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Garstang

How many residents own or rent their home in Garstang and Wyre

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Garstang either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 79.23 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 20.77 of Garstang residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
AreaOwnedRented
Garstang79.23%20.77%
Wyre73.35%26.65%
North West62.33%37.67%
England61.31%38.69%

Garstang has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.

Garstang compared to other wards in Wyre

#WardOwnedRented
1Pheasant's Wood87.79%12.21%
2Stanah86.4%13.6%
3Carleton86.36%13.64%
4Hardhorn with High Cross84.18%15.82%
5Hambleton & Stalmine82.61%17.39%
6Great Eccleston81.1%18.9%
7Calder (Wyre)81.02%18.98%
8Pilling80.11%19.89%
9Garstang79.23%20.77%
10Marsh Mill78.52%21.48%
11Victoria & Norcross78.46%21.54%
12Preesall77.64%22.36%
13Tithebarn76.75%23.25%
14Cleveleys Park76.46%23.54%
15Wyresdale75.55%24.45%
16Brock with Catterall73.95%26.05%
17Warren72.33%27.67%
18Breck69.8%30.2%
19Bourne69.13%30.87%
20Rossall63.78%36.22%
21Mount63.26%36.74%
22Jubilee (Wyre)62.24%37.76%
23Park (Wyre)53.44%46.56%
24Pharos43.1%56.9%
Garstang is ranked 9 out of 24 wards in Wyre for the percentage of home owners.

Garstang Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Garstang 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 Garstang to the national average for England.
LevelGarstangEngland
No Qualifications21.48%18.08%
Level 18.65%9.69%
Level 212.72%13.32%
Apprenticeship7.79%5.32%
Level 315.61%16.92%
Level 431.27%33.92%

Garstang Age Distribution Statistics

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

Garstang Health Statistics

Garstang has a significantly lower proportion of residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
AreaVGGFBVB
Garstang42.17%35.1%16.63%4.76%1.35%
Wyre44.33%33.28%15.48%5.27%1.65%
North West47.73%32.71%13.36%4.77%1.43%
England48.49%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 Wyre changed since 2011?

Wyre residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.74% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
YearVGGFBVB
201143.25%33.62%15.95%5.52%1.66%
202144.33%33.28%15.48%5.27%1.65%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

What is the population of Garstang and Wyre?

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

WardPopulation
Bourne6981
Breck4412
Brock with Catterall4765
Calder2467
Carleton4651
Cleveleys Park4756
Garstang6669
Great Eccleston4160
Hambleton & Stalmine4722
Hardhorn with High Cross6377
Jubilee4797
Marsh Mill6467
Mount5140
Park4996
Pharos4905
Pheasant's Wood1583
Pilling2723
Preesall5648
Rossall6326
Stanah4669
Tithebarn4245
Victoria & Norcross4291
Warren4944
Wyresdale2373
Wyre Total113067



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