Socio-economic statistics for Plaistow, Newham

Socio-economic statistics for Plaistow, Newham

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

Plaistow 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 Plaistow 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 Plaistow.
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 Plaistow

Plaistow Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Plaistow 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 Plaistow 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%

How many residents own or rent their home in Plaistow and

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Plaistow 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 Plaistow residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
0% 0%
0% 0%
0% 0%
0% 0%

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

Plaistow compared to other wards in

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

Plaistow 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

Plaistow & 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 Plaistow in the local area district.

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

Plaistow compared to other wards in

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

What are the occupations of the residents of Plaistow?

The largest employment sector in Plaistow 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 %

Plaistow 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 is the population of Plaistow and Newham?

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

Ward Population
Beckton 16433
Boleyn 17514
Canning Town North 17626
Canning Town South 21253
Custom House 13353
East Ham Central 17137
East Ham North 14865
East Ham South 16928
Forest Gate North 16299
Forest Gate South 17966
Green Street East 16852
Green Street West 15020
Little Ilford 17610
Manor Park 15455
Plaistow North 15941
Plaistow South 17948
Royal Docks 17692
Stratford and New Town 38114
Wall End 15247
West Ham 16013
Newham Total 355266



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

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