Socio-economic statistics for Gentleshaw, Staffordshire

Socio-economic statistics for Gentleshaw, Staffordshire

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

Gentleshaw Health Statistics

Rawnsley 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
Rawnsley 43.97% 34.74% 15.33% 4.71% 1.25%
Cannock Chase 43.33% 35.59% 14.67% 4.93% 1.48%
West Midlands 46.4% 34.38% 13.54% 4.37% 1.31%
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 Cannock Chase changed since 2011?

Cannock Chase residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.16% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 43.74% 35.02% 14.46% 5.25% 1.52%
2021 43.33% 35.59% 14.67% 4.93% 1.48%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

Gentleshaw Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Gentleshaw 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 Gentleshaw to the national average for England.
Level Rawnsley England
No Qualifications 19.84% 18.08%
Level 1 10.79% 9.69%
Level 2 14.78% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 6.75% 5.32%
Level 3 19.1% 16.92%
Level 4 26.36% 33.92%

Gentleshaw 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 Cannock Chase.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
Cannock Chase 3.5% 0.1%
West Midlands 5% -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 Gentleshaw 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 Gentleshaw.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 59.2%
In Part-Time Work 26.35%
Unemployed 3.82%
73.65% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Gentleshaw

Gentleshaw & Cannock Chase 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 Gentleshaw in the Cannock Chase local area district.

Gentleshaw has a lower rate of immigrants than Cannock Chase, the West Midlands region and England as a whole.
Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Rawnsley 97.09% 2.91%
Cannock Chase 96.42% 3.58%
West Midlands 84.84% 15.17%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Gentleshaw compared to other wards in Cannock Chase

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 Cannock South 94.58% 5.42%
2 Western Springs 95.04% 4.96%
3 Hagley 95.25% 4.75%
4 Cannock North 95.9% 4.1%
5 Brereton and Ravenhill 96.08% 3.92%
6 Cannock West 96.47% 3.53%
7 Etching Hill and The Heath 96.5% 3.5%
8 Hednesford Green Heath 96.59% 3.41%
9 Cannock East 96.69% 3.31%
10 Hednesford North 96.76% 3.24%
11 Hawks Green 97% 3%
12 Rawnsley 97.09% 2.91%
13 Norton Canes 97.43% 2.57%
14 Hednesford South 97.56% 2.44%
15 Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury 97.61% 2.39%
'; Gentleshaw is ranked 12 out of 15 wards in Cannock Chase for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

How many residents own or rent their home in Gentleshaw and Cannock Chase

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Gentleshaw either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 71.84 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 28.16 of Gentleshaw residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Rawnsley 71.84% 28.16%
Cannock Chase 67.09% 32.91%
West Midlands 62.8% 37.2%
England 61.31% 38.69%

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

Gentleshaw compared to other wards in Cannock Chase

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Hednesford South 81.81% 18.19%
2 Hednesford Green Heath 79.13% 20.87%
3 Hawks Green 78.94% 21.06%
4 Etching Hill and The Heath 77.1% 22.9%
5 Norton Canes 72.3% 27.7%
6 Rawnsley 71.84% 28.16%
7 Cannock West 71.63% 28.37%
8 Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury 69.93% 30.07%
9 Hagley (Cannock Chase) 67.6% 32.4%
10 Brereton and Ravenhill 67.56% 32.44%
11 Western Springs 64.93% 35.07%
12 Hednesford North 58.24% 41.76%
13 Cannock East 54.94% 45.06%
14 Cannock North 53.02% 46.98%
15 Cannock South 50.91% 49.09%
Gentleshaw is ranked 6 out of 15 wards in Cannock Chase for the percentage of home owners.

What are the occupations of the residents of Gentleshaw?

The largest employment sector in Gentleshaw is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector Proportion
Professional Occupations 16.67%
Skilled Trades 13.14%
Associate Professional & Technical 12.67%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 12.2%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 10.5%
Administrative & Secretarial 10.33%
Elementary Occupations 9.31%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 7.78%

Gentleshaw Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Rawnsley.
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 Gentleshaw and Cannock Chase?

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

Ward Population
Alrewas & Fradley 6515
Armitage with Handsacre 7852
Boley Park 4288
Boney Hay & Central 6395
Bourne Vale 3018
Chadsmead 4792
Chase Terrace 4673
Chasetown 4626
Colton & the Ridwares 2341
Curborough 4321
Fazeley 4756
Hammerwich with Wall 4257
Highfield 4422
Leomansley 7204
Little Aston & Stonnall 4824
Longdon 1965
Mease Valley 1887
Shenstone 2234
St John's 6198
Stowe 6379
Summerfield & All Saints 6330
Whittington & Streethay 6360
Cannock Chase Total 105637



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

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