Introduction
In this section, we take a look at demographic data for the people who live in the Silsoe and Shillington ward MK45 4RU postcode area. We ask who they are, what jobs they have, what their religious beliefs are, and how they live.
This demographic data for MK45 4RU is useful to both individuals and organisations. People moving house to Silsoe and Shillington 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 22 people (residents) living here, of which 50% are recorded on official sources as male, and 50% female; women outnumber men in Silsoe and Shillington.
There are 10 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 MK45 4RU postcode area since the last census.
0-16 | 23% |
17-30 | 16% |
31-45 | 20% |
46-60 | 21% |
61-75 | 15% |
75-90 | 6% |
Household Breakdown
Analysis of the data shows that there is a total population size of 22 people (residents) living here, of which 50% are recorded on official sources as male, and 50% female; women outnumber men in Silsoe and Shillington.
There are 10 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 MK45 4RU postcode area since the last census.
Total households | 10 |
Population | 22 |
Men | 50% |
Women | 50% |
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Social Grades
The social grade of people in Silsoe and Shillington 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 | 43% |
C1 | 31.4% |
C2 | 14.9% |
DE | 10.7% |
Ethnic Groups
The population of MK45 4RU identifies themselves as 96% white, 1% mixed, 1% Asian, and 1% black.
There are more people classed as 'white' in Central Bedfordshire than the UK-wide average, which the Census 2011 recorded at 87.1%.
The breakdown of ethnicity for MK45 4RU is not uncommon when compared to other areas also classed as ' Largely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%) '.
Show a [full breakdown] of the ethnic groups.
Largely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)White | 96% |
Mixed | 1% |
Asian | 1% |
Black | 1% |
Other | 0% |
Marital Status
In 2016 the ONS recorded 24.1 million people in England and Wales where were married. In MK45 4RU, 59% of residents aged 16 and over are married, compared to the UK average of 50.9%.
These marital status statistics for people in Silsoe and Shillington include census data for people aged 16 or over (excluding 16-18 year olds in education).
Single | 24% |
Married | 59% |
Other | 17% |
General Health
Population general health is a self-assessment of a person's general state of health. In the 2011 Census people in the MK45 4RU postcode area were asked whether their health was very good, good, fair, bad or very bad.
People in Silsoe and Shillington 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 | 49.1% |
Good | 35.5% |
Fair | 11.5% |
Poor | 3% |
Very Poor | 0.8% |
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Education and Work
Occupation
What type of jobs do people in Silsoe and Shillington do? Residents of MK45 4RU 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 42% of the workforce in MK45 4RU.
6.2% of workers in MK45 4RU are in elementary occupations, compared to a national average of 11.6.
Managerial & Directors | 18.7% |
Professionals | 22.9% |
Associate Professionals | 14.8% |
Admin & Secretarial | 13.2% |
Skilled Trades | 9.8% |
Caring, Leisure & Service | 5.6% |
Sales & Customer Services | 5.2% |
Plant & Machine Operatives | 3.7% |
Elementary Occupations | 6.2% |
Household Income
Whilst the UK's households bring in an average of £39,468 each year, households in MK45 4RU take home £50,960, which is 2% 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 | Central BedfordshireRegional Area | UKAll of UK | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Average income | £ 980 | £50,960 | £45,396 | £39,468 |
Upper average | £1110 | £57,720 | £51,376 | £44,980 |
Upper average | £870 | £45,240 | £40,092 | £34,684 |
Unemployment Rates
As of May-July 2018, the ONS recorded the UK's unemployment rate at 4%. The unemployment rate of MK45 4RU was recorded as being 2.7% , which is lower than the UK average.
9.6% are classed as being students in full-time education. The remaining 87.7% of people in MK45 4RU are in work.
Working | 87.7% |
Unemployed | 2.7% |
Students | 9.6% |