We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Illshaw Heath in Stratford-on-Avon 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 Illshaw Heath older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Illshaw Heath and Stratford-on-Avon? Is Illshaw Heath an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
What are the occupations of the residents of Illshaw Heath?
The largest employment sector in Illshaw Heath is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 28.97% |
| Professional Occupations | 22.93% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 11.37% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.28% |
| Skilled Trades | 9.51% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 5.59% |
| Elementary Occupations | 4.95% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 2.44% |
Illshaw Heath & Stratford-on-Avon 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 Illshaw Heath in the Stratford-on-Avon local area district.
Illshaw Heath has a lower rate of immigrants than Stratford-on-Avon, the West Midlands region and England as a whole.| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Tanworth-in-Arden | 93.3% | 6.7% |
| Stratford-on-Avon | 91.56% | 8.44% |
| West Midlands | 84.84% | 15.17% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Illshaw Heath compared to other wards in Stratford-on-Avon
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avenue | 78.92% | 21.08% |
| 2 | Clopton | 80.57% | 19.43% |
| 3 | Welcombe | 81.91% | 18.09% |
| 4 | Bridgetown | 84.57% | 15.43% |
| 5 | Guildhall | 85.23% | 14.77% |
| 6 | Bishopton | 85.41% | 14.59% |
| 7 | Hathaway | 86.33% | 13.67% |
| 8 | Shottery | 89.7% | 10.3% |
| 9 | Wellesbourne West | 91.33% | 8.67% |
| 10 | Tiddington | 91.58% | 8.42% |
| 11 | Quinton | 91.73% | 8.27% |
| 12 | Bishop's Itchington | 91.9% | 8.1% |
| 13 | Southam South | 92.3% | 7.7% |
| 14 | Welford-on-Avon | 92.34% | 7.66% |
| 15 | Kineton | 92.51% | 7.49% |
| 16 | Harbury | 92.64% | 7.36% |
| 17 | Alcester & Rural | 93.19% | 6.81% |
| 18 | Tanworth-in-Arden | 93.3% | 6.7% |
| 19 | Southam North | 93.31% | 6.69% |
| 20 | Shipston North | 93.52% | 6.48% |
| 21 | Brailes & Compton | 93.59% | 6.41% |
| 22 | Red Horse | 93.66% | 6.34% |
| 23 | Bidford East | 93.83% | 6.17% |
| 24 | Henley-in-Arden | 93.86% | 6.14% |
| 25 | Bidford West & Salford | 93.91% | 6.09% |
| 26 | Alcester Town | 93.97% | 6.03% |
| 27 | Shipston South | 94.03% | 5.97% |
| 28 | Ettington | 94.13% | 5.87% |
| 29 | Snitterfield | 94.24% | 5.76% |
| 30 | Long Itchington & Stockton | 94.28% | 5.72% |
| 31 | Napton & Fenny Compton | 94.35% | 5.65% |
| 32 | Wellesbourne East | 94.38% | 5.62% |
| 33 | Studley with Mappleborough Green | 94.47% | 5.53% |
| 34 | Wotton Wawen | 95.02% | 4.98% |
| 35 | Kinwarton | 95.25% | 4.75% |
| 36 | Studley with Sambourne | 95.31% | 4.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Illshaw Heath and Stratford-on-Avon
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Illshaw Heath either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 86.27 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 13.73 of Illshaw Heath residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Tanworth-in-Arden | 86.27% | 13.73% |
| Stratford-on-Avon | 70.84% | 29.16% |
| West Midlands | 62.8% | 37.2% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Illshaw Heath has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Illshaw Heath compared to other wards in Stratford-on-Avon
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tanworth-in-Arden | 86.27% | 13.73% |
| 2 | Wotton Wawen | 81.18% | 18.82% |
| 3 | Snitterfield | 81.14% | 18.86% |
| 4 | Alcester & Rural | 80.28% | 19.72% |
| 5 | Tiddington | 79.79% | 20.21% |
| 6 | Shottery | 78.73% | 21.27% |
| 7 | Kinwarton | 78.49% | 21.51% |
| 8 | Welford-on-Avon | 77.78% | 22.22% |
| 9 | Ettington | 76.91% | 23.09% |
| 10 | Red Horse | 75.49% | 24.51% |
| 11 | Harbury | 75.44% | 24.56% |
| 12 | Studley with Mappleborough Green | 74.29% | 25.71% |
| 13 | Brailes & Compton | 74.05% | 25.95% |
| 14 | Napton & Fenny Compton | 73.97% | 26.03% |
| 15 | Kineton | 73.03% | 26.97% |
| 16 | Long Itchington & Stockton | 72.78% | 27.22% |
| 17 | Bidford West & Salford | 72.64% | 27.36% |
| 18 | Studley with Sambourne | 72.61% | 27.39% |
| 19 | Bridgetown | 72.15% | 27.85% |
| 20 | Bishop's Itchington | 72% | 28% |
| 21 | Shipston South | 71.63% | 28.37% |
| 22 | Southam South | 70.75% | 29.25% |
| 23 | Wellesbourne West | 70.36% | 29.64% |
| 24 | Wellesbourne East | 70.26% | 29.74% |
| 25 | Bishopton | 69.39% | 30.61% |
| 26 | Henley-in-Arden | 68.13% | 31.87% |
| 27 | Shipston North | 68.06% | 31.94% |
| 28 | Bidford East | 67.94% | 32.06% |
| 29 | Southam North | 67.82% | 32.18% |
| 30 | Quinton (Stratford-on-Avon) | 64.94% | 35.06% |
| 31 | Welcombe | 64.79% | 35.21% |
| 32 | Guildhall (Stratford-on-Avon) | 60.11% | 39.89% |
| 33 | Hathaway | 58.36% | 41.64% |
| 34 | Alcester Town | 55.69% | 44.31% |
| 35 | Clopton | 50.08% | 49.92% |
| 36 | Avenue (Stratford-on-Avon) | 49.42% | 50.58% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Illshaw Heath Health Statistics
Tanworth-in-Arden 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanworth-in-Arden | 52.95% | 32.88% | 11.32% | 2.17% | 0.68% |
| Stratford-on-Avon | 49.64% | 34.28% | 12.02% | 3.17% | 0.89% |
| 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
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How has the health of residents in Stratford-on-Avon changed since 2011?
Stratford-on-Avon residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.87% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 48.22% | 34.83% | 12.71% | 3.36% | 0.88% |
| 2021 | 49.64% | 34.28% | 12.02% | 3.17% | 0.89% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Illshaw Heath Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Illshaw Heath 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 | Tanworth-in-Arden | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 15.8% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 8.01% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.45% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.36% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 15.66% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 39.07% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Illshaw Heath 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 Stratford-on-Avon.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Stratford-on-Avon | 2% | -0.3% |
| 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
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|---|
| In Employment | 56.05% |
| In Part-Time Work | 32.04% |
| Unemployed | 1.84% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Illshaw Heath Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Tanworth-in-Arden.| 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)
What is the population of Illshaw Heath and Stratford-on-Avon?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Stratford-on-Avon including Illshaw Heath. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Bickenhill | 12847 |
| Blythe | 14738 |
| Castle Bromwich | 11280 |
| Chelmsley Wood | 13308 |
| Dorridge and Hockley Heath | 11465 |
| Elmdon | 12747 |
| Kingshurst and Fordbridge | 13575 |
| Knowle | 11276 |
| Lyndon | 13886 |
| Meriden | 12752 |
| Olton | 12837 |
| Shirley East | 12123 |
| Shirley South | 12537 |
| Shirley West | 12895 |
| Silhill | 12446 |
| Smith's Wood | 12929 |
| St Alphege | 13846 |
| Stratford-on-Avon Total | 217487 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
