Socio-economic statistics for Salperton, Gloucestershire

Socio-economic statistics for Salperton, Gloucestershire

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

Salperton 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 Cotswold.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
Cotswold 1.7% -0.3%
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
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 Salperton 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 Salperton.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 59.88%
In Part-Time Work 29.69%
Unemployed 2.49%
70.31% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Salperton

Salperton Health Statistics

Sandywell has significantly more residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
Area VG G F B VB
Sandywell 54.95% 32.28% 9.81% 2.45% 0.51%
Cotswold 50.4% 34.17% 11.62% 2.97% 0.83%
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

How has the health of residents in Cotswold changed since 2011?

Cotswold residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.72% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 48.78% 35.07% 12.33% 3.01% 0.8%
2021 50.4% 34.17% 11.62% 2.97% 0.83%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

Salperton Age Distribution Statistics

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

Salperton Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Salperton 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 Salperton to the national average for England.
Level Sandywell England
No Qualifications 9.72% 18.08%
Level 1 6.2% 9.69%
Level 2 13.1% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 4.03% 5.32%
Level 3 15.74% 16.92%
Level 4 49.63% 33.92%

Salperton & Cotswold 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 Salperton in the Cotswold local area district.

Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Sandywell 90.11% 9.89%
Cotswold 91.19% 8.81%
South West 89.8% 10.2%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Salperton compared to other wards in Cotswold

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 St Michael's 86.96% 13.04%
2 Watermoor 87.31% 12.69%
3 Bourton Village 88.39% 11.61%
4 The Rissingtons 88.72% 11.28%
5 Siddington & Cerney Rural 88.77% 11.23%
6 Ermin 89.22% 10.78%
7 Grumbolds Ash with Avening 89.89% 10.11%
8 Bourton Vale 89.91% 10.09%
9 Chedworth & Churn Valley 89.95% 10.05%
10 Sandywell 90.11% 9.89%
11 Tetbury East & Rural 90.26% 9.74%
12 Abbey 90.63% 9.37%
13 Fosseridge 90.66% 9.34%
14 The Beeches 90.7% 9.3%
15 Coln Valley 91.1% 8.9%
16 Moreton West 91.17% 8.83%
17 Tetbury with Upton 91.29% 8.71%
18 Stow 91.53% 8.47%
19 Northleach 91.77% 8.23%
20 Kemble 91.78% 8.22%
21 New Mills 92% 8%
22 Four Acres 92.03% 7.97%
23 The Ampneys & Hampton 92.36% 7.64%
24 Fairford North 92.45% 7.55%
25 Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South 92.51% 7.49%
26 Moreton East 92.67% 7.33%
27 Tetbury Town 92.8% 7.2%
28 Chesterton 93.06% 6.94%
29 Campden & Vale 93.39% 6.61%
30 South Cerney Village 93.4% 6.6%
31 Blockley 93.42% 6.58%
32 Stratton 94.26% 5.74%
'; Salperton is ranked 10 out of 32 wards in Cotswold for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

How many residents own or rent their home in Salperton and Cotswold

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Salperton either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 69.69 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 30.31 of Salperton residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Sandywell 69.69% 30.31%
Cotswold 65.12% 34.88%
South West 65.88% 34.12%
England 61.31% 38.69%

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

Salperton compared to other wards in Cotswold

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Stratton (Cotswold) 85.13% 14.87%
2 The Rissingtons 73.76% 26.24%
3 The Ampneys & Hampton 71.66% 28.34%
4 Fairford North 70.44% 29.56%
5 Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South 70.28% 29.72%
6 Ermin 70.18% 29.82%
7 South Cerney Village 69.87% 30.13%
8 Sandywell 69.69% 30.31%
9 Grumbolds Ash with Avening 69.61% 30.39%
10 Campden & Vale 68.64% 31.36%
11 Fosseridge 68.34% 31.66%
12 Blockley 67.66% 32.34%
13 Kemble 67.49% 32.51%
14 Stow (Cotswold) 66.53% 33.47%
15 Bourton Vale 66.29% 33.71%
16 Siddington & Cerney Rural 66.08% 33.92%
17 Chedworth & Churn Valley 66.06% 33.94%
18 Coln Valley 65.69% 34.31%
19 Tetbury East & Rural 65.03% 34.97%
20 Tetbury with Upton 65.01% 34.99%
21 Tetbury Town 64.98% 35.02%
22 Chesterton 63.36% 36.64%
23 Abbey (Cotswold) 61.28% 38.72%
24 Four Acres 60.93% 39.07%
25 Moreton West 60.9% 39.1%
26 The Beeches 60.24% 39.76%
27 Moreton East 60.14% 39.86%
28 Northleach 59.97% 40.03%
29 Bourton Village 59.02% 40.98%
30 St Michael's (Cotswold) 53.91% 46.09%
31 New Mills 53.58% 46.42%
32 Watermoor 43.29% 56.71%
Salperton is ranked 8 out of 32 wards in Cotswold for the percentage of home owners.

What are the occupations of the residents of Salperton?

The largest employment sector in Salperton is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector Proportion
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 22.96%
Professional Occupations 22.12%
Associate Professional & Technical 13.42%
Skilled Trades 11.37%
Administrative & Secretarial 10.37%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 7.02%
Elementary Occupations 6.03%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 2.44%

What is the population of Salperton and Cotswold?

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

Ward Population
Abbey 2626
Blockley 2499
Bourton Vale 2665
Bourton Village 3273
Campden & Vale 6014
Chedworth & Churn Valley 2592
Chesterton 2279
Coln Valley 2279
Ermin 2577
Fairford North 2374
Fosseridge 2560
Four Acres 1735
Grumbolds Ash with Avening 2542
Kemble 2645
Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South 6048
Moreton East 3163
Moreton West 2305
New Mills 2069
Northleach 2977
Sandywell 2565
Siddington & Cerney Rural 3935
South Cerney Village 2752
St Michael's 2573
Stow 2432
Stratton 2605
Tetbury East & Rural 2227
Tetbury Town 1795
Tetbury with Upton 2930
The Ampneys & Hampton 2799
The Beeches 2726
The Rissingtons 2580
Watermoor 3123
Cotswold Total 90264



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

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