Socio-economic statistics for Plainsfield, Somerset

Socio-economic statistics for Plainsfield, Somerset

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

Plainsfield Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Plainsfield 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 Plainsfield to the national average for .
Level
No Qualifications 0% 0%
Level 1 0% 0%
Level 2 0% 0%
Apprenticeship 0% 0%
Level 3 0% 0%
Level 4 0% 0%

Plainsfield Health Statistics

Area VG G F B VB
0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

What are the occupations of the residents of Plainsfield?

The largest employment sector in Plainsfield is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Elementary Occupations.
Sector Proportion
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials %
Professional Occupations %
Associate Professional & Technical %
Administrative & Secretarial %
Skilled Trades %
Caring, leisure & Other Services %
Process Plant & Machine Operatives %
Elementary Occupations %

Plainsfield Age Distribution Statistics

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

Plainsfield & 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 Plainsfield in the local area district.

Area Born in UK Born outside UK
0% 0%
0% 0%
0% 0%
0% 0%

Plainsfield compared to other wards in

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
'; Plainsfield is ranked out of 0 wards in for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

Plainsfield 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 .
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
% %
% %
% %
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 Plainsfield 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 Plainsfield.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 0%
In Part-Time Work 0%
Unemployed 0%
100% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Plainsfield

How many residents own or rent their home in Plainsfield and

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Plainsfield either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 0 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 0 of Plainsfield residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
0% 0%
0% 0%
0% 0%
0% 0%

Plainsfield has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.

Plainsfield compared to other wards in

# Ward Owned Rented
Plainsfield is ranked out of 0 wards in for the percentage of home owners.

What is the population of Plainsfield and Sedgemoor?

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

Ward Population
Axevale 4174
Berrow 2176
Bridgwater Dunwear 4758
Bridgwater Eastover 5287
Bridgwater Fairfax 7589
Bridgwater Hamp 5360
Bridgwater Victoria 6435
Bridgwater Westover 6238
Bridgwater Wyndham 4689
Burnham Central 7113
Burnham North 6282
Cannington and Wembdon 4739
Cheddar and Shipham 7297
East Polden 2051
Highbridge and Burnham Marine 8021
Huntspill and Pawlett 2311
King's Isle 6714
Knoll 5515
North Petherton 10083
Puriton and Woolavington 5077
Quantocks 4434
Wedmore and Mark 4622
West Polden 2481
Sedgemoor Total 123446



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

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