Risedale
Human settlement in England
- Barrow-in-Furness
- Cumbria
- North West
- Barrow and Furness
Risedale is an area and ward of Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England. It is bordered by Barrow town centre, Parkside, Newbarns and Roose and had a population of 5,663 in 2001, increasing to 6,294 at the 2011 Census.[1]
The ward itself will be combined with Roosecote ward in April 2023 following formation of the new Westmorland and Furness Local Authority.
Risedale is a fairly deprived district, with figures for unemployment being higher than Barrow and national average. Council housing makes up much of the southern area of the ward (in the form of Broadway, Gateway, Longway and Westway).[2]
Vital statistics [3] | Risedale | Barrow-in-Furness | England |
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Religious individuals | 79.81% | 81.61% | 77.71% |
Non-religious individuals | 11.50% | 10.79% | 14.59% |
Religion withheld | 8.69% | 7.59% | 7.69% |
Individuals in fairly good to good health | 85.68% | 86.75% | 90.97% |
Individuals in bad health | 14.32% | 13.25% | 9.03% |
People aged 16–74 who are economically active | 58.52% | 60.84% | 66.87% |
People aged 16–74 who aren't economically active | 41.47% | 39.16% | 33.13% |
People aged 16–74 with no qualifications | 39.60% | 32.82% | 28.85% |
References
- ^ "Ward population 2011". Retrieved 13 June 2015.
- ^ Barrow-in-Furness Wards map Archived 2007-03-10 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Risedale: Key Figures for 2001 Census
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Districts and wards of the former Borough of Barrow-in-Furness
- Askam
- Biggar
- Foulney Island
- Holbeck
- Ireleth
- Lindal
- Marton
- Newton
- North Scale
- Piel Island
- Port
- Rampside
- Roa Island
- Roanhead
- Salthouse
- Sheep Island
- Vickerstown
- Yarlside