Socio-economic statistics for Gorst Hill, Worcestershire

Socio-economic statistics for Gorst Hill, Worcestershire

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

Gorst Hill Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Bewdley & Rock.
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

Gorst Hill & Wyre Forest 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 Gorst Hill in the Wyre Forest local area district.

Gorst Hill has a lower rate of immigrants than Wyre Forest, the West Midlands region and England as a whole.
Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Bewdley & Rock 97.26% 2.74%
Wyre Forest 95.03% 4.97%
West Midlands 84.84% 15.17%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Gorst Hill compared to other wards in Wyre Forest

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 Broadwaters 91.06% 8.94%
2 Blakebrook & Habberley South 92.43% 7.57%
3 Aggborough & Spennells 93.16% 6.84%
4 Offmore & Comberton 93.31% 6.69%
5 Foley Park & Hoobrook 94.51% 5.49%
6 Areley Kings & Riverside 96.42% 3.58%
7 Mitton 96.59% 3.41%
8 Wyre Forest Rural 96.74% 3.26%
9 Franche & Habberley North 96.82% 3.18%
10 Bewdley & Rock 97.26% 2.74%
11 Wribbenhall & Arley 97.44% 2.56%
12 Lickhill 97.81% 2.19%
'; Gorst Hill is ranked 10 out of 12 wards in Wyre Forest for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

Gorst Hill Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Gorst Hill 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 Gorst Hill to the national average for England.
Level Bewdley & Rock England
No Qualifications 20.14% 18.08%
Level 1 9.24% 9.69%
Level 2 14.04% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 6.5% 5.32%
Level 3 15.19% 16.92%
Level 4 31.94% 33.92%

What are the occupations of the residents of Gorst Hill?

The largest employment sector in Gorst Hill is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector Proportion
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 19.03%
Professional Occupations 18.17%
Skilled Trades 13.05%
Associate Professional & Technical 12.46%
Administrative & Secretarial 9.84%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 7.85%
Elementary Occupations 7.13%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 6.27%

Gorst Hill 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 Forest.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
Wyre Forest 3.3% -0.4%
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 Gorst Hill 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 Gorst Hill.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 48.3%
In Part-Time Work 31.57%
Unemployed 4.1%
68.43% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Gorst Hill

Gorst Hill Health Statistics

Bewdley & Rock has a significantly lower proportion of residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
Area VG G F B VB
Bewdley & Rock 43.35% 36.39% 14.76% 4.34% 1.17%
Wyre Forest 43.31% 35.76% 14.79% 4.74% 1.4%
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 Wyre Forest changed since 2011?

Wyre Forest residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.27% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 43.61% 35.19% 15.19% 4.64% 1.36%
2021 43.31% 35.76% 14.79% 4.74% 1.4%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

How many residents own or rent their home in Gorst Hill and Wyre Forest

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Gorst Hill either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 81.39 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 18.61 of Gorst Hill residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Bewdley & Rock 81.39% 18.61%
Wyre Forest 68.75% 31.25%
West Midlands 62.8% 37.2%
England 61.31% 38.69%

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

Gorst Hill compared to other wards in Wyre Forest

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Lickhill 87.94% 12.06%
2 Bewdley & Rock 81.39% 18.61%
3 Wyre Forest Rural 74.35% 25.65%
4 Franche & Habberley North 74.01% 25.99%
5 Mitton 73.33% 26.67%
6 Wribbenhall & Arley 71.48% 28.52%
7 Areley Kings & Riverside 70.03% 29.97%
8 Aggborough & Spennells 67.42% 32.58%
9 Offmore & Comberton 65.57% 34.43%
10 Broadwaters 62.22% 37.78%
11 Foley Park & Hoobrook 57.97% 42.03%
12 Blakebrook & Habberley South 56.94% 43.06%
Gorst Hill is ranked 2 out of 12 wards in Wyre Forest for the percentage of home owners.

What is the population of Gorst Hill and Wyre Forest?

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

Ward Population
Aggborough & Spennells 8774
Areley Kings & Riverside 8236
Bewdley & Rock 8457
Blakebrook & Habberley South 9350
Broadwaters 9381
Foley Park & Hoobrook 10689
Franche & Habberley North 9620
Lickhill 2409
Mitton 10110
Offmore & Comberton 9545
Wribbenhall & Arley 5381
Wyre Forest Rural 9187
Wyre Forest Total 101139



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

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