About Heath ward

9,574 residents - 5th lowest in the borough
2,372 under 16s - 8th lowest proportion in the borough
6,218 16s to 64s - 5th lowest proportion in the borough
984 65 and over - 5th highest proportion in the borough
34 average age - older than the borough average (33)
62.6% deprived households – higher than the borough average (62.4%)
46.9 average attainment 8 score per pupil (GCSE) –lower than the borough average (48.7)
22.8% adults with no qualifications - higher than the borough average (22.7%)
14.5% open space - lower than the borough average (26.6%)
64.4 births per 1,000 women of childbearing age - lower than the borough average (66.8)
106.4 crimes per 1,000 people – 3rd highest in the borough
16.4 domestic abuse offences per 1,000 people – higher than the borough average (14.6)
£362,000 median house price (all types) - lower than the borough average (£370,000)
8.2% unemployment-related benefits claimants - higher than the borough average (7.8%)
25.3% Pension Credit claimants - higher than the borough average (24.3%)
10.6% Universal Credit claimants in employment - higher than the borough average (10.0%)
61.8% Black, Asian and Multi-Ethnic population - lower than the borough average (69.1%)
30.8% obesity amongst children in Year 6 - higher than the borough average (29.3%)
2.5% NEET and Not Known - lower than the borough average (3.9%)

About the borough