Introduction
In this section, we take a look at demographic data for the people who live in the Highfields and Western Downs ward ST17 9RW postcode area. We ask who they are, what jobs they have, what their religious beliefs are, and how they live.
This demographic data for ST17 9RW is useful to both individuals and organisations. People moving house to Highfields and Western Downs 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 58 people (residents) living here, of which 48.3% are recorded on official sources as male, and 51.7% female; women outnumber men in Highfields and Western Downs.
There are 29 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 ST17 9RW postcode area since the last census.
0-16 | 25% |
17-30 | 20% |
31-45 | 19% |
46-60 | 18% |
61-75 | 13% |
75-90 | 5% |
Household Breakdown
Analysis of the data shows that there is a total population size of 58 people (residents) living here, of which 48.3% are recorded on official sources as male, and 51.7% female; women outnumber men in Highfields and Western Downs.
There are 29 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 ST17 9RW postcode area since the last census.
Total households | 29 |
Population | 58 |
Men | 48.3% |
Women | 51.7% |
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Social Grades
The social grade of people in Highfields and Western Downs 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 | 6.4% |
C1 | 20.4% |
C2 | 23% |
DE | 50.2% |
Ethnic Groups
The population of ST17 9RW identifies themselves as 93% white, 3% mixed, 0% Asian, and 4% black.
Highfields and Western Downs has a higher than average percentage of people identifying themselves as black (UK average is 3%).
There are more people classed as 'white' in Stafford than the UK-wide average, which the Census 2011 recorded at 87.1%.
The breakdown of ethnicity for ST17 9RW is not uncommon when compared to other areas also classed as ' Urban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)'.
Show a [full breakdown] of the ethnic groups.
Urban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)White | 93% |
Mixed | 3% |
Asian | 0% |
Black | 4% |
Other | 0% |
Marital Status
In 2016 the ONS recorded 24.1 million people in England and Wales where were married. In ST17 9RW, 34% of residents aged 16 and over are married, compared to the UK average of 50.9%.
These marital status statistics for people in Highfields and Western Downs include census data for people aged 16 or over (excluding 16-18 year olds in education).
Single | 43% |
Married | 34% |
Other | 24% |
General Health
Population general health is a self-assessment of a person's general state of health. In the 2011 Census people in the ST17 9RW postcode area were asked whether their health was very good, good, fair, bad or very bad.
People in Highfields and Western Downs 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 | 46.1% |
Good | 35.6% |
Fair | 13.2% |
Poor | 3.9% |
Very Poor | 1.1% |
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Education and Work
Occupation
What type of jobs do people in Highfields and Western Downs do? Residents of ST17 9RW 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 12% of the workforce in ST17 9RW.
25.4% of workers in ST17 9RW are in elementary occupations, compared to a national average of 11.6.
Managerial & Directors | 5.8% |
Professionals | 6.1% |
Associate Professionals | 6.4% |
Admin & Secretarial | 8.7% |
Skilled Trades | 14.5% |
Caring, Leisure & Service | 11.5% |
Sales & Customer Services | 12.3% |
Plant & Machine Operatives | 9.3% |
Elementary Occupations | 25.4% |
Household Income
Whilst the UK's households bring in an average of £39,468 each year, households in ST17 9RW take home £30,160, 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 | StaffordRegional Area | UKAll of UK | |
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Average income | £ 580 | £30,160 | £37,388 | £39,468 |
Upper average | £660 | £34,320 | £42,588 | £44,980 |
Upper average | £510 | £26,520 | £32,864 | £34,684 |
Unemployment Rates
As of May-July 2018, the ONS recorded the UK's unemployment rate at 4%. The unemployment rate of ST17 9RW was recorded as being 11.2% , which is higher than the UK average.
7.6% are classed as being students in full-time education. The remaining 81.2% of people in ST17 9RW are in work.
Working | 81.2% |
Unemployed | 11.2% |
Students | 7.6% |