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Winter 2012/13SOCIAL, ECONOMIC & HOUSING INTELLIGENCE REPORTKey MessagesThe first Census estimate using the 2011 data shows Hyndburnthe highest levels at 10.1% in East Lancashire, and Ribblepopulation has declined by 1% since the last Census in 2001,Valley the lowest with 3.7%. In the North West Manchester hasbut up on the 1991 Census findings. (Page 7 more info)the highest proportion with 12.8%. (Page 9 more info)Population in Hyndburn stands at 80,700 (Census 2011) downfrom it‟s peak in 2006 at 82,200 (Office for National StatisticsThe proportion of claimants gaining job seekers allowance (JSA)in Hyndburn stands at 3.7% just below the national average ofmid year estimates 2006). (Page 7 more info)3.8%. Blackpool has the highest proportion in Lancashire withThe latest Census data shows an increased proportion of peoplein the working age band, and lower proportion in the under6.5%, with Burnley the highest proportion in east Lancashirewith 5.1%. (Page 9 more info)15‟s. However, in 2011 there is a slight higher proportion ofAcross the North West the average JSA is 4.3%. Across allunder 5‟s compared with 2001. (Page 8 more info)wards in Hyndburn the ward of Spring Hill has the highestLatest data received from the 2011 Census indicate the numberof households has increased from 33,000 in 2001 upto 34,300in 2011. (Page 8 more info)proportion with 7.5% (November 2012), followed by Centralward at 6.5% down to St.Oswald‟s and Baxenden with 1.1%being the lowest. (Page 9 more info) Average household size in Hyndburn is 2.34, compared to 2.4across England and Wales, 2.54 in Blackburn with Darwen. Backin 1911 the average across the country was 4.3 people perhousehold (Page 8 more info) Four fifths (81.6%) of Hyndburn‟s working age population areEconomically Active, slightly higher than the North West figureof 75.3%, and the national figure of 76.5%. (Page 9 more info) Unemployment figures in Hyndburn (7.4%) is lower thanneighbouring authorities, with Blackburn with Darwen havingIn a recent study Hyndburn has been identified with highproportion of households in danger of slipping under thebreadline. Experian found Hyndburn was second on a list of LA'sacross the country with 30% of all households (10,248) on theedge of poverty. (Page 11 more info)Private rented tenure stands at approximately 21% acrossHyndburn, significantly higher than the national average ofaround 12-15%. (Page 18 more info)3