About Valence ward

15,329 residents - 3rd highest in the borough
4,013 under 16s - 8th highest proportion in the borough
9,831 16s to 64s - 4th lowest proportion in the borough
1,485 65 and over - 7th highest proportion in the borough
35 average age - older than the borough average (34)
65.7% deprived households – higher than the borough average (62.4%)
47.1 average attainment 8 score per pupil (GCSE) –lower than the borough average (47.9)
25.5% adults with no qualifications - highest in the borough
10.0% open space - 3rd lowest in the borough
63.8 births per 1,000 women of childbearing age - lower than the borough average (64.2)
93.2 crimes per 1,000 people - lower than the borough average (115.8)
16.5 domestic abuse offences per 1,000 people - lower than the borough average (17.0)
£370,818 median house price (all types) - lower than the borough average (£380,000)
6.7% unemployment-related benefits claimants - same as the borough average
£38,142 median household income - lower than the borough average (£38,391)
9.8% Universal Credit claimants in employment - higher than the borough average (9.5%)
60.2% Black, Asian and Multi-Ethnic population - lower than the borough average (69.1%)
12.0% obesity amongst children in Reception - lower than the borough average (12.7%)
4.9% NEET and Not Known - 2nd highest in the borough

About the borough