We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Ham in Cheltenham 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 Ham older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Ham and Cheltenham? Is Ham an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Ham Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Battledown.| 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)
Ham Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Ham 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 | Battledown | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 8.67% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 6.23% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 12.51% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.38% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 16.03% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 51.67% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Ham Health Statistics
Battledown has significantly more residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battledown | 57.91% | 30.82% | 9.04% | 1.73% | 0.51% |
| Cheltenham | 50.69% | 33.6% | 11.68% | 3.11% | 0.92% |
| South West | 47.6% | 34.21% | 13.12% | 3.95% | 1.12% |
| 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 Cheltenham changed since 2011?
Cheltenham residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.06% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 49.91% | 34.32% | 11.78% | 3.14% | 0.85% |
| 2021 | 50.69% | 33.6% | 11.68% | 3.11% | 0.92% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Ham?
The largest employment sector in Ham is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Professional Occupations | 29.92% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 17.57% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 13.98% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.42% |
| Skilled Trades | 7.35% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 6.9% |
| Elementary Occupations | 5.6% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 3.07% |
Ham & Cheltenham 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 Ham in the Cheltenham local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Battledown | 86.54% | 13.46% |
| Cheltenham | 85.44% | 14.56% |
| South West | 89.8% | 10.2% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Ham compared to other wards in Cheltenham
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Paul's | 77.28% | 22.72% |
| 2 | Lansdown | 78.68% | 21.32% |
| 3 | St Peter's | 78.89% | 21.11% |
| 4 | All Saints | 80.51% | 19.49% |
| 5 | Hesters Way | 81.09% | 18.91% |
| 6 | Springbank | 82.37% | 17.63% |
| 7 | College | 84.2% | 15.8% |
| 8 | Swindon Village | 84.53% | 15.47% |
| 9 | Pittville | 85.68% | 14.32% |
| 10 | Park | 85.7% | 14.3% |
| 11 | St Mark's | 86.25% | 13.75% |
| 12 | Battledown | 86.54% | 13.46% |
| 13 | Oakley | 88% | 12% |
| 14 | Charlton Park | 88.72% | 11.28% |
| 15 | Charlton Kings | 90.22% | 9.78% |
| 16 | Warden Hill | 90.4% | 9.6% |
| 17 | Prestbury | 91.04% | 8.96% |
| 18 | Up Hatherley | 91.06% | 8.94% |
| 19 | Leckhampton | 91.16% | 8.84% |
| 20 | Benhall and The Reddings | 91.77% | 8.23% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Ham and Cheltenham
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Ham either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 78.21 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 21.79 of Ham residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Battledown | 78.21% | 21.79% |
| Cheltenham | 63.58% | 36.42% |
| South West | 65.88% | 34.12% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Ham has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Ham compared to other wards in Cheltenham
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benhall and The Reddings | 84.44% | 15.56% |
| 2 | Charlton Park | 84.1% | 15.9% |
| 3 | Leckhampton | 83.54% | 16.46% |
| 4 | Prestbury (Cheltenham) | 83.03% | 16.97% |
| 5 | Up Hatherley | 81.58% | 18.42% |
| 6 | Charlton Kings | 80.56% | 19.44% |
| 7 | Battledown | 78.21% | 21.79% |
| 8 | Warden Hill | 76.87% | 23.13% |
| 9 | Swindon Village | 70.44% | 29.56% |
| 10 | Park (Cheltenham) | 68.24% | 31.76% |
| 11 | Pittville | 61.18% | 38.82% |
| 12 | College (Cheltenham) | 59.6% | 40.4% |
| 13 | Springbank | 55.73% | 44.27% |
| 14 | St Mark's (Cheltenham) | 54.58% | 45.42% |
| 15 | St Peter's (Cheltenham) | 52.94% | 47.06% |
| 16 | All Saints | 52.61% | 47.39% |
| 17 | Oakley (Cheltenham) | 52.21% | 47.79% |
| 18 | Hesters Way | 44.84% | 55.16% |
| 19 | Lansdown (Cheltenham) | 41.44% | 58.56% |
| 20 | St Paul's (Cheltenham) | 30.75% | 69.25% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Ham 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 Cheltenham.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham | 2.4% | -0.4% |
| South West | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| 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 | 65.63% |
| In Part-Time Work | 28.39% |
| Unemployed | 3.32% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Ham and Cheltenham?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Cheltenham including Ham. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| All Saints | 5258 |
| Battledown | 6075 |
| Benhall and The Reddings | 4852 |
| Charlton Kings | 5657 |
| Charlton Park | 4943 |
| College | 6026 |
| Hesters Way | 6737 |
| Lansdown | 5627 |
| Leckhampton | 5387 |
| Oakley | 5588 |
| Park | 6286 |
| Pittville | 6201 |
| Prestbury | 5482 |
| Springbank | 6657 |
| St Mark's | 6111 |
| St Paul's | 6180 |
| St Peter's | 7183 |
| Swindon Village | 5480 |
| Up Hatherley | 5057 |
| Warden Hill | 5256 |
| Cheltenham Total | 116043 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
