Crown Copyright 2010 Click here for full-sized map Ward Information for Valley (Newtownabbey) ward 95WW24Profile last updated June 2010.This page provides information on residents in Valley (Newtownabbey) ward. Click on theme titles below to obtain an area profile for that subject. The datasets used are shown below in each section and are actively linked to the Data Catalogue spreadsheets. Click on the blue tabs at the top to see results for other geographical levels.
GeographyClick on the map to the right to see a more detailed map of Valley (Newtownabbey) ward. Valley (Newtownabbey) ward lies in the following administrative areas:
Valley (Newtownabbey) ward is made up of the following Super Output Areas (SOAs), for a profile of each click on the link(s) below: Neighbouring ward(s): Collinbridge, Glebe (Newtownabbey), Abbey, Whitehouse, Dunanney, Bellevue. Valley (Newtownabbey) ward is classified as Urban according to the Inter-Departmental Urban-Rural Definition Group. The nearest hospital to Valley (Newtownabbey) ward as the crow flies is Whiteabbey Hospital. Datasets used: Urban Rural Classification 2005, Central Postcode Directory (NISRA Geography), Hospital Locations (DHSSPS). DemographyOn Census Day 29th April 2001 the resident population of Valley (Newtownabbey) ward was 3107. Of this population:
The population for Valley (Newtownabbey) ward in 2008 was estimated at 3234, of which 20.1% were children, 33.6% were young working age adults, 24.9% were older working age adults and 21.4% were older people. Young working age adults are defined as 16-39 year olds, and older working age adults as males 40-64 and females 40-59 years. This represents an increase ( 3.9%) from the estimated mid-year ward population in 2001. Population estimates as at 30th June 2008 are shown below.
In Valley (Newtownabbey) ward there were 48 resident births registered in 2008. Of these, 26 were male births and 22 were female births and 34 ( 70.8%) births were to unmarried mothers. The median age of mothers of new-born babies in 2008 was 28.0 and for fathers was 32.0. In total 51 deaths were registered in 2008 in Valley (Newtownabbey) ward, of these 18 ( 35.3%) were under 75 years old. The median age at death was 77.0.
Crime and JusticeThere were a total of 497 offences recorded in Valley (Newtownabbey) ward in 2008/09. These can be broken down by type of crime, four of the categories are shown below:
Education and TrainingOn Census Day 29th April 2001, in Valley (Newtownabbey) ward looking at the population aged 16-74:
To view an Interactive Map of Census 2001 education data at ward level click on the link below: For school leavers aged 16 and over in 2008, 65.9% achieved at least 5 or more GCSEs at grade C and above, 20.5% went on into Higher Education and 31.8% went into Further Education in Valley (Newtownabbey) ward. To view an Interactive Map of School Leavers data click on the link below: In Valley (Newtownabbey) ward there were 60 students enrolled at a Higher Education college in 2008. Higher Education can be defined as education at a higher level than secondary school, usually provided in universities. Of all students enrolled, 58.3% were full time and 41.7% were part time students, while 75.0% were female and 25.0% were male. In total, 33.3% were aged 20 and under, 16.7% were aged 21-24 and 50.0% were aged 25 and over. In Valley (Newtownabbey) ward there were 159 students enrolled at a Further Education college in 2008. Further Education can be defined as post-secondary education that is distinct from the education offered in universities. Of all students enrolled, 20.1% were full time and 79.9% were part time students, while 49.7% were female and 50.3% were male. In total, 50.3% were aged 19 and under, 18.2% were aged 20-25 and 31.4% were aged 26 and over. In 2009 24.8% of pupils in post-primary schools had Free School Meal Entitlement (based on pupil residence data).
Employment, Economic Activity and Social WelfareOn Census Day 29th April 2001, in Valley (Newtownabbey) ward looking at the population aged 16-74:
To view Interactive Maps of Census 2001 at ward level click on the links below: The Claimant Count records the number of people claiming unemployment-related benefits (which includes those who claim Jobseekers Allowance and National Insurance credits and severely disabled claimants but excludes students seeking vacation work and the temporarily stopped). In 2008, the average number of monthly unemployment-related benefits claimants in Valley (Newtownabbey) ward, as a percentage of the working age population was 4.1%. Of these, 17.8% were counted as Long Term Unemployed i.e. they had been claiming for over 12 months. For Valley (Newtownabbey) ward in 2008 307 adults and 200 children under 16 were living in Income Support households. To view an Interactive Map of Income Support data click on the link below: Other sources of social security benefit information in 2008 are as follows:
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In Valley (Newtownabbey) there were 3 people who completed Start a Business training provided by Invest NI in 2008. Of these, 66.7% were subsequently offered assistance by the Start A Business Programme. KS09a Economic Activity (NISRA Census), Claimant Count Annual Averages 2008,Claimant Count Annual Averages LTU 2008,Income Support 2008,Incapacity Benefit 2008,Housing Benefit 2008 (Department of Social Development),Census of Employment 2007, (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment),Start a Business Training 2008 (Invest NI),Farm Census 2008 (DARD). Small Area Income Estimates are available for the years 2003/05 - outputs include estimates of the incidence of income poverty (as measured by the proportion of households whose income is below 60% of the UK median household income). Data on households in relative poverty (%) available for 2004/05 is based on unequivalised gross income before housing costs and data available for 2003/05 is based on net income before housing costs, equivalised for household size/composition.
Deprivation - NIMDM 2010The Northern Ireland Multiple Deprivation Measure 2010 (NIMDM 2010) report was published in May 2010. The report identifies small area concentrations of multiple deprivation across Northern Ireland. The results for Valley (Newtownabbey) ward are shown below. On the Multiple Deprivation Measure ward level summary Valley (Newtownabbey) ward has an overall rank of 94 out of 582 wards. All wards in Northern Ireland are ranked, 1 being the most deprived (Whiterock in Belfast) and 582 the least deprived (Wallace Park in Lisburn). Wards with ranks of 58 or lower are in the top 10% most deprived wards in Northern Ireland, this means Valley (Newtownabbey), with a rank of 94, is outside the top 10% most deprived wards. Valley (Newtownabbey) ward's rank of 94 places it in the 10% to 20% band. Valley (Newtownabbey) ward lies in Newtownabbey LGD, which has 25 wards with ranks from 28 (Dunanney) to 577 (Jordanstown). All information for Valley (Newtownabbey) ward is shown in the table below. On the income domain Valley (Newtownabbey) ward is ranked 85, while on the employment domain it is ranked 99. Looking at proximity to services Valley (Newtownabbey) ward is ranked 535.
Datasets used: Northern Ireland Multiple Deprivation Measure 2010 Ward (NISRA). Health and CareOn Census Day 29th April 2001, in Valley (Newtownabbey) ward:
In total 51 people died in 2008 in Valley (Newtownabbey), of all deaths, 14 ( 27.5%) were to malignant neoplasms, 11 ( 21.6%) were to circulatory disease and 8 ( 15.7%) were to respiratory disease. To view an Interactive Map of Deaths by Cause data click on the link below: There were 75 newly diagnosed cases of cancer diagnosed in Valley (Newtownabbey) ward (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer) between 2004 to 2007. For Valley (Newtownabbey) ward the average travel time to the nearest hospital with an Accident and Emergency Unit (excluding Minor Injury Units) in 2004 was 5 minutes. In 2008 25.6% of children aged 0-2 and 53.4% of children aged 3-5 were registered with a dentist in Valley (Newtownabbey). To view an Interactive Map of Dental Registrations for Children data click on the link below:
Housing, Environment and TransportOn Census Day 29th April 2001 there were 1393 households in Valley (Newtownabbey). Of these households:
To view Interactive Maps of Census 2001 data for all of Valley (Newtownabbey) at ward level click on the links below:
On Census Day 29th April 2001 in Valley (Newtownabbey) LGD 54.6% of households had access to a car or van and 57.9% of persons aged 16-74 in employment usually travelled to work by car or van. To view Interactive Maps of Census 2001 data at ward level click on the link below: In 2006, 1119 cars were licensed to addresses in Valley (Newtownabbey), 13.3% of which were cars registered to a disabled driver or for transporting disabled people. KS18 Tenure, KS19 Rooms, Amenities, Central Heating and Lowest Floor Level, KS20 Household Composition, KS22 Lone Parent Households with Dependent Children,KS15 Travel to Work, KS17 Cars or Vans (NISRA Census),Domestic Properties 2008,Average Capital Value 2008(Land and Property Services),Car Registrations 2006 (Department of Regional Development). |
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