Socio-economic statistics for Tarpots, Essex

Socio-economic statistics for Tarpots, Essex

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

Tarpots Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Tarpots 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 Tarpots to the national average for England.
Level Pitsea South East England
No Qualifications 28.48% 18.08%
Level 1 13.14% 9.69%
Level 2 15.59% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 5.87% 5.32%
Level 3 14.83% 16.92%
Level 4 18.98% 33.92%

Tarpots 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 Basildon.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
Basildon 3.4% -0.5%
East of England 3% -0.3%
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 Tarpots 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 Tarpots.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 53.92%
In Part-Time Work 27.03%
Unemployed 5.54%
72.97% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Tarpots

Tarpots & Basildon 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 Tarpots in the Basildon local area district.

Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Pitsea South East 87.32% 12.68%
Basildon 88.19% 11.81%
East 85.09% 14.91%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Tarpots compared to other wards in Basildon

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 St Martin's 76.59% 23.41%
2 Nethermayne 78.55% 21.45%
3 Lee Chapel North 83.17% 16.83%
4 Vange 86.17% 13.83%
5 Fryerns 86.64% 13.36%
6 Pitsea North West 87.2% 12.8%
7 Pitsea South East 87.32% 12.68%
8 Laindon Park 88.73% 11.27%
9 Langdon Hills 90.04% 9.96%
10 Billericay East 91.45% 8.55%
11 Billericay West 92.91% 7.09%
12 Crouch 93.08% 6.92%
13 Burstead 93.43% 6.57%
14 Wickford Castledon 93.66% 6.34%
15 Wickford North 93.77% 6.23%
16 Wickford Park 93.95% 6.05%
'; Tarpots is ranked 7 out of 16 wards in Basildon for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

How many residents own or rent their home in Tarpots and Basildon

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Tarpots either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 55.59 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 44.41 of Tarpots residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Pitsea South East 55.59% 44.41%
Basildon 63.25% 36.75%
East 65.23% 34.77%
England 61.31% 38.69%

Tarpots has a lower level of home ownership than than the national average.

Tarpots compared to other wards in Basildon

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Burstead 85.32% 14.68%
2 Wickford Castledon 81.59% 18.41%
3 Billericay East 80.89% 19.11%
4 Billericay West 79.33% 20.67%
5 Langdon Hills 77.4% 22.6%
6 Wickford North 77.09% 22.91%
7 Crouch 74.08% 25.92%
8 Wickford Park 71.6% 28.4%
9 Laindon Park 58.42% 41.58%
10 Nethermayne 57.37% 42.63%
11 Pitsea South East 55.59% 44.41%
12 Fryerns 53.12% 46.88%
13 Pitsea North West 46.6% 53.4%
14 Lee Chapel North 44.13% 55.87%
15 St Martin's (Basildon) 43.99% 56.01%
16 Vange 41.28% 58.72%
Tarpots is ranked 11 out of 16 wards in Basildon for the percentage of home owners.

Tarpots Health Statistics

Pitsea South East has a significantly lower proportion of residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
Area VG G F B VB
Pitsea South East 42.38% 35.55% 14.83% 5.38% 1.84%
Basildon 48.47% 34.22% 12.27% 3.85% 1.18%
East 48.28% 34.64% 12.5% 3.58% 1%
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 Basildon changed since 2011?

Basildon residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.49% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 46.25% 34.95% 13.26% 4.21% 1.32%
2021 48.47% 34.22% 12.27% 3.85% 1.18%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

What are the occupations of the residents of Tarpots?

The largest employment sector in Tarpots is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector Proportion
Elementary Occupations 13.66%
Skilled Trades 13.53%
Professional Occupations 12.2%
Administrative & Secretarial 10.62%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 10.28%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 10.11%
Associate Professional & Technical 10.04%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 9.86%

Tarpots Age Distribution Statistics

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

What is the population of Tarpots and Basildon?

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

Ward Population
Billericay East 12224
Billericay West 11865
Burstead 10837
Crouch 9058
Fryerns 15076
Laindon Park 13120
Langdon Hills 9249
Lee Chapel North 14806
Nethermayne 14113
Pitsea North West 13233
Pitsea South East 12268
St Martin's 10020
Vange 10721
Wickford Castledon 7643
Wickford North 13147
Wickford Park 10178
Basildon Total 187558



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

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