Socio-economic statistics for Walwen, Flintshire

Socio-economic statistics for Walwen, Flintshire

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

Walwen 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 Walwen 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 Walwen.
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 Walwen

How many residents own or rent their home in Walwen and

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

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

Walwen compared to other wards in

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

Walwen 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

Walwen & 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 Walwen in the local area district.

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

Walwen compared to other wards in

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
'; Walwen 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 Walwen?

The largest employment sector in Walwen 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 %

Walwen 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

Walwen Education Statistics

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

What is the population of Walwen and Flintshire?

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

Ward Population
Argoed 2703
Aston 3328
Bagillt East 1829
Bagillt West 2294
Broughton North East 2365
Broughton South 4220
Brynford 2114
Buckley Bistre East 3353
Buckley Bistre West 4409
Buckley Mountain 3409
Buckley Pentrobin 5510
Caergwrle 1601
Caerwys 2601
Cilcain 1752
Connah's Quay Central 3447
Connah's Quay Golftyn 5352
Connah's Quay South 5731
Connah's Quay Wepre 2304
Ewloe 5474
Ffynnongroyw 1681
Flint Castle 2192
Flint Coleshill 3874
Flint Oakenholt 3808
Flint Trelawny 3531
Greenfield 2804
Gronant 1448
Gwernaffield 1939
Gwernymynydd 1654
Halkyn 1702
Hawarden 2061
Higher Kinnerton 1690
Holywell Central 2147
Holywell East 1887
Holywell West 2433
Hope 2689
Leeswood 2197
Llanfynydd 1883
Mancot 3406
Mold Broncoed 2828
Mold East 1950
Mold South 2695
Mold West 2736
Mostyn 1915
New Brighton 2973
Northop 3042
Northop Hall 1635
Penyffordd 4577
Queensferry 2191
Saltney Mold Junction 1610
Saltney Stonebridge 3842
Sealand 3150
Shotton East 2060
Shotton Higher 2713
Shotton West 2341
Trelawnyd and Gwaenysgor 1832
Treuddyn 1692
Whitford 2243
Flintshire Total 156847



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

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