Introduction
In this section, we take a look at demographic data for the people who live in the Matson and Robinswood ward GL4 6QU postcode area. We ask who they are, what jobs they have, what their religious beliefs are, and how they live.
This demographic data for GL4 6QU is useful to both individuals and organisations. People moving house to Matson and Robinswood may wish to research the new neighbourhood before they take the plunge. Businesses and organisations can use demographic information for market research purposes. Charities and non-profit organisations may find the information useful to determine who lives in the postcode area.
People
Age Breakdown
Analysis of the data shows that there is a total population size of 110 people (residents) living here, of which 47.3% are recorded on official sources as male, and 52.7% female; women outnumber men in Matson and Robinswood.
There are 36 households recorded on the 2011 Census, although it is worth noting that there may have been more houses built and/or more households moved into the GL4 6QU postcode area since the last census.
| 0-16 | 21% |
| 17-30 | 16% |
| 31-45 | 20% |
| 46-60 | 22% |
| 61-75 | 15% |
| 75-90 | 6% |
Household Breakdown
Analysis of the data shows that there is a total population size of 110 people (residents) living here, of which 47.3% are recorded on official sources as male, and 52.7% female; women outnumber men in Matson and Robinswood.
There are 36 households recorded on the 2011 Census, although it is worth noting that there may have been more houses built and/or more households moved into the GL4 6QU postcode area since the last census.
| Total households | 36 |
| Population | 110 |
| Men | 47.3% |
| Women | 52.7% |
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Social Grades
The social grade of people in Matson and Robinswood is the socio-economic classification used by the Market Research and Marketing Industries, most often in the analysis of spending habits and consumer attitudes. Originally developed by the National Readership Survey to classify their readership, they are used by many organisations and companies for market research.
Classifications for social grades are based on the occupation of the head of the household. [Click to show]:
| AB | 14.7% |
| C1 | 31.4% |
| C2 | 26.9% |
| DE | 26.9% |
Ethnic Groups
The population of GL4 6QU identifies themselves as 90% white, 2% mixed, 4% Asian, and 4% black.
Matson and Robinswood has a higher than average percentage of people identifying themselves as black (UK average is 3%).
There are more people classed as 'white' in Gloucester than the UK-wide average, which the Census 2011 recorded at 87.1%.
The breakdown of ethnicity for GL4 6QU is not uncommon when compared to other areas also classed as ' Urban with City and Town'.
Show a [full breakdown] of the ethnic groups.
Urban with City and Town| White | 90% |
| Mixed | 2% |
| Asian | 4% |
| Black | 4% |
| Other | 0% |
Marital Status
In 2016 the ONS recorded 24.1 million people in England and Wales where were married. In GL4 6QU, 50% of residents aged 16 and over are married, compared to the UK average of 50.9%.
These marital status statistics for people in Matson and Robinswood include census data for people aged 16 or over (excluding 16-18 year olds in education).
| Single | 30% |
| Married | 50% |
| Other | 21% |
General Health
Population general health is a self-assessment of a person's general state of health. In the 2011 Census people in the GL4 6QU postcode area were asked whether their health was very good, good, fair, bad or very bad.
People in Matson and Robinswood were asked to give their current state of health at the time of asking, not based on their health over a specific period of time.
| Very Good | 46.6% |
| Good | 35.5% |
| Fair | 13.1% |
| Poor | 3.8% |
| Very Poor | 1.1% |
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Education and Work
Occupation
What type of jobs do people in Matson and Robinswood do? Residents of GL4 6QU who were aged between 16 and 74 were asked their main occupation for the Census 2011.
Across the UK, 30.4% of people are managers, directors and professionals. This compares to 20% of the workforce in GL4 6QU.
10.4% of workers in GL4 6QU are in elementary occupations, compared to a national average of 11.6.
| Managerial & Directors | 8.4% |
| Professionals | 12.3% |
| Associate Professionals | 11.9% |
| Admin & Secretarial | 12.5% |
| Skilled Trades | 11.9% |
| Caring, Leisure & Service | 12.4% |
| Sales & Customer Services | 12.3% |
| Plant & Machine Operatives | 8% |
| Elementary Occupations | 10.4% |
Household Income
Whilst the UK's households bring in an average of £39,468 each year, households in GL4 6QU take home £28,080, which is 1% lower than the UK average.
In 2017, the ONS found that median workplace-based earnings in predominantly urban areas (excluding London) were £22,900 while predominantly rural areas were slightly lower at £21,400.
| IncomeAverage Weekly | AnnuallyAverage Salary | GloucesterRegional Area | UKAll of UK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average income | £ 540 | £28,080 | £35,828 | £39,468 |
| Upper average | £610 | £31,720 | £40,716 | £44,980 |
| Upper average | £470 | £24,440 | £31,408 | £34,684 |
Unemployment Rates
As of May-July 2018, the ONS recorded the UK's unemployment rate at 4%. The unemployment rate of GL4 6QU was recorded as being 4.6% , which is higher than the UK average.
5.7% are classed as being students in full-time education. The remaining 89.7% of people in GL4 6QU are in work.
| Working | 89.7% |
| Unemployed | 4.6% |
| Students | 5.7% |
