Is Idbury in West Oxfordshire 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 Idbury older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Idbury and West Oxfordshire? What is the claimant count in Idbury and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.
What are the occupations of the residents of Idbury?
The largest employment sector in Idbury is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Professional Occupations | 20.79% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 16.91% |
| Skilled Trades | 13.96% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 12.29% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 9.61% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.87% |
| Elementary Occupations | 7.86% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 4.07% |
Idbury 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 West Oxfordshire.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| West Oxfordshire | 1.8% | -0.3% |
| South East | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 57.27% |
| In Part-Time Work | 30.54% |
| Unemployed | 2.31% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Idbury Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Milton-under-Wychwood.| 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)
Idbury Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Idbury 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 | Milton-under-Wychwood | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 14.71% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 9.57% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 12.93% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.76% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 16.12% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 39.97% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Idbury Health Statistics
Milton-under-Wychwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton-under-Wychwood | 53.38% | 32.81% | 10.69% | 2.58% | 0.53% |
| West Oxfordshire | 51.26% | 33.99% | 11.18% | 2.8% | 0.77% |
| South East | 49.98% | 34.01% | 11.77% | 3.31% | 0.93% |
| 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 West Oxfordshire changed since 2011?
West Oxfordshire residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 0.09% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 51.52% | 33.82% | 11.15% | 2.81% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | 51.26% | 33.99% | 11.18% | 2.8% | 0.77% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Idbury & West Oxfordshire 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 Idbury in the West Oxfordshire local area district.
Idbury has a lower rate of immigrants than West Oxfordshire, the South East region and England as a whole.| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Milton-under-Wychwood | 91.64% | 8.36% |
| West Oxfordshire | 89.4% | 10.6% |
| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Idbury compared to other wards in West Oxfordshire
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodstock and Bladon | 84.13% | 15.87% |
| 2 | Witney South | 85.83% | 14.17% |
| 3 | Witney West | 87% | 13% |
| 4 | Witney Central | 87.09% | 12.91% |
| 5 | Eynsham and Cassington | 88.15% | 11.86% |
| 6 | Chipping Norton | 88.18% | 11.82% |
| 7 | Witney East | 88.33% | 11.67% |
| 8 | Carterton North East | 88.39% | 11.61% |
| 9 | Burford | 88.46% | 11.54% |
| 10 | Kingham, Rollright and Enstone | 89.02% | 10.98% |
| 11 | Carterton South | 90.02% | 9.98% |
| 12 | Carterton North West | 90.15% | 9.85% |
| 13 | Ascott and Shipton | 90.16% | 9.84% |
| 14 | Brize Norton and Shilton | 90.18% | 9.82% |
| 15 | Chadlington and Churchill | 90.73% | 9.27% |
| 16 | Charlbury and Finstock | 90.8% | 9.2% |
| 17 | Stonesfield and Tackley | 90.89% | 9.11% |
| 18 | Ducklington | 91.11% | 8.89% |
| 19 | Alvescot and Filkins | 91.34% | 8.66% |
| 20 | Freeland and Hanborough | 91.48% | 8.52% |
| 21 | North Leigh | 91.48% | 8.52% |
| 22 | Witney North | 91.57% | 8.43% |
| 23 | Standlake, Aston and Stanton Harcourt | 91.6% | 8.4% |
| 24 | Milton-under-Wychwood | 91.64% | 8.36% |
| 25 | The Bartons | 92.43% | 7.57% |
| 26 | Bampton and Clanfield | 93.01% | 6.99% |
| 27 | Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield | 93.16% | 6.84% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Idbury and West Oxfordshire
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Idbury either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 68.69 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 31.31 of Idbury residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Milton-under-Wychwood | 68.69% | 31.31% |
| West Oxfordshire | 66.79% | 33.21% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Idbury has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Idbury compared to other wards in West Oxfordshire
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield | 79.3% | 20.7% |
| 2 | Witney North | 76.28% | 23.72% |
| 3 | Freeland and Hanborough | 76.05% | 23.95% |
| 4 | Ascott and Shipton | 75.79% | 24.21% |
| 5 | Standlake, Aston and Stanton Harcourt | 74.76% | 25.24% |
| 6 | North Leigh | 74.44% | 25.56% |
| 7 | The Bartons | 74.06% | 25.94% |
| 8 | Charlbury and Finstock | 72.49% | 27.51% |
| 9 | Witney West | 72.27% | 27.73% |
| 10 | Ducklington | 71.85% | 28.15% |
| 11 | Brize Norton and Shilton | 70.65% | 29.35% |
| 12 | Bampton and Clanfield | 69.2% | 30.8% |
| 13 | Stonesfield and Tackley | 68.75% | 31.25% |
| 14 | Milton-under-Wychwood | 68.69% | 31.31% |
| 15 | Eynsham and Cassington | 67.75% | 32.25% |
| 16 | Chadlington and Churchill | 67.51% | 32.49% |
| 17 | Woodstock and Bladon | 66.8% | 33.2% |
| 18 | Alvescot and Filkins | 66.32% | 33.68% |
| 19 | Kingham, Rollright and Enstone | 66.01% | 33.99% |
| 20 | Chipping Norton | 65.21% | 34.79% |
| 21 | Witney East | 64.83% | 35.17% |
| 22 | Burford | 63.92% | 36.08% |
| 23 | Witney South | 61.97% | 38.03% |
| 24 | Carterton South | 61.62% | 38.38% |
| 25 | Carterton North West | 60.69% | 39.31% |
| 26 | Carterton North East | 51.83% | 48.17% |
| 27 | Witney Central | 47.01% | 52.99% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Idbury and West Oxfordshire?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in West Oxfordshire including Idbury. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Alvescot and Filkins | 1834 |
| Ascott and Shipton | 2053 |
| Bampton and Clanfield | 4241 |
| Brize Norton and Shilton | 2369 |
| Burford | 1986 |
| Carterton North East | 6293 |
| Carterton North West | 5055 |
| Carterton South | 5610 |
| Chadlington and Churchill | 1939 |
| Charlbury and Finstock | 3712 |
| Chipping Norton | 6961 |
| Ducklington | 2190 |
| Eynsham and Cassington | 6133 |
| Freeland and Hanborough | 4507 |
| Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield | 4180 |
| Kingham, Rollright and Enstone | 4541 |
| Milton-under-Wychwood | 2110 |
| North Leigh | 1981 |
| Standlake, Aston and Stanton Harcourt | 4258 |
| Stonesfield and Tackley | 4237 |
| The Bartons | 1989 |
| Witney Central | 5737 |
| Witney East | 7851 |
| Witney North | 3883 |
| Witney South | 6615 |
| Witney West | 5177 |
| Woodstock and Bladon | 4316 |
| West Oxfordshire Total | 111758 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
