2011 Census Statistics Benbecula
Key Statistics
Population - 1,330
Households - 587
Average household size - 2.26 people
Broad age groups:
Under 16 - 20.6% 16 to 64 - 65.6% 65 and over - 13.8%
Able to speak Gaelic aged 3 and over - 53% Economically active - 79%
Economically inactive - 21%
Source: National Records of Scotland www.scotlandscensus.gov.uk
Page 1 Population
Outer Hebrides 2011 Benbecula 2011 Number Percentage Number Percentage Age structure in Benbecula and Outer Hebrides 0 to 4 1,354 4.9 82 6.2 5 to 7 847 3.1 62 4.7 2011 8 to 9 566 2.0 27 2.0 25.0 10 to 14 1,529 5.5 81 6.1 15 382 1.4 22 1.7 20.0 16 to 17 669 2.4 24 1.8 15.0 18 to 19 535 1.9 18 1.4 20 to 24 1,228 4.4 79 5.9 10.0 25 to 29 1,258 4.5 71 5.3 5.0 30 to 44 5,068 18.3 295 22.2 45 to 59 6,105 22.1 297 22.3 0.0 60 to 64 2,174 7.9 89 6.7 Percentage of Population 65 to 74 3,197 11.5 116 8.7 75 to 84 1,987 7.2 48 3.6 85 to 89 539 1.9 13 1.0 90 and over 246 0.9 6 0.5 Outer Hebrides Benbecula All people 27,684 100.0 1,330 100.0
Age Structure Marital Status Marital Status in Benbecula
As with other island areas Out of the 1,056 people Single the highest percentage of aged 16 and over in 3.0 5.2 people was to be found in Benbecula, the largest 0.0 7.8 Married the 45 to 59 age group, but group (49.1%) were 34.8 the percentage in the 30 to married. 44 age group was almost In a registered same- the same. Benbecula had the sex civil partnership 49.1 Separated In general, the younger age highest percentage of groups were slightly higher single people and the and older age groups lowest percentage of Divorced slightly lower than in the widowed people in all Outer Hebrides as a whole. island areas. Widowed
Page 2 Population
Age Structure by Sex in Benbecula 80 69 53 53 54 60 48 49 47 52 47 47 43 46 44 41 45 44 42 34 35 36 35 38 38 40 30 28 29 21 21 18 15 15 13 13 12 17 20 9 11 6 6 7 7 6 1 4 1 0 Number 0
Males Females
Age by Sex As illustrated in the graph above the difference between the sexes varied greatly within age groups in Benbecula. This was particularly so in the 50 to 54 age group where there were 31 more males than females. The variation in sexes was similar to the pattern for the Outer Hebrides as a whole, where there were more males in the younger age groups and more females in the older age groups. Up to the age of 54 there were more males than females in most age groups. From the age of 55 onwards there were more females than males, reflecting the higher life expectancy of females in the Outer Hebrides.
Overall, 51% of the population in Benbecula was male, while 49% was female. As illustrated below, there was a higher percentage of males in the under 16 age group, 16 to 30 age group and 31 to 64 age group, while in the 65 and over age group there was a higher percentage of females.
Aged Under 16 Aged 16 to 30 Aged 31 to 64 Aged 65 + Total 274 Total 192 Total 681 Total 183
Male Total 149 Males total 105 Males total 348 Males total 79
Female Total 125 Females total 87 Female total 333 Female total 104
% Males 54.4% % Males 54.7% % Males 51.1% % Males 43.2%
% Females 45.6% % Females 45.3% % Females 48.9% % Females 56.8%
Page 3 Households
Household Tenure in Benbecula Household Tenure 2% 11% Out of the 587 households in Benbecula, 394 (67%) were owned. Of those owned, 231 (39.4%) were owned outright, 20% while 163 (27.8%) were owned with a mortgage or loan. Benbecula had the lowest percentage of houses owned and owned outright in all island areas. In the rented sector, 115 (20%) were social rented, while 63 67% (11%) were private rented. 15 households (2%) were living rent free. Benbecula had the highest percentage of private rented in all island areas. The average household size in Benbecula was 2.27 in comparison to 2.17 in the Outer Hebrides. Owned Social rented Private rented Living rent free
Car/Van Availability in Benbecula and Outer Hebrides Car/Van Availability 60 48.9 In the 587 households in Benbecula there 50 44.7 were a total of 742 cars and vans. 40 The percentage of households in Benbecula 30 22.8 23.0 24.9 with cars or vans, and without, was similar to 19.4 that of the Outer Hebrides as illustrated in 20 the adjacent graph. Benbecula had the 6.3 5.5 10 2.4 2.1 highest percentage of 1 or more cars/vans in 0 island areas. Percentage No cars or One car or van Two cars or Three cars or Four or more The average number of cars/vans per vans in hhold in hhold vans in hhold vans in hhold cars or vans in household was 1.3 in comparison to 1.2 for hhold the Outer Hebrides as a whole. Benbecula Outer Hebrides
Page 4 Households
Household Type In Benbecula one person households were the largest household type at 33.4% as illustrated in the adjacent chart. This was less than that of the Outer Hebrides as a whole which was 37.2%. Benbecula had the highest percentage of married couple households with dependent children, cohabiting couple households both with and without dependent children and the lowest percentage of lone parent households with no dependent children in all island areas.
Travel to work/study Method Travel to work/study methods in Benbecula were similar to those in the Outer Hebrides as illustrated in the chart below. Benbecula had the highest percentage in island areas travelling to work as a passenger in a car or van.
Travel to work/study method Benbecula & Outer Hebrides
50 46.3 44.7 45 40 35 30 25 17.3 20 15.4 16.0 12.4 Percentage 15 10.9 9.8 10.6 9.3 10 3.2 5 0.1 0.6 0.1 0.3 0.1 0.1 0.6 0.6 1.5 0 Work or Train Bus minibus Taxi or Driving a car Passenger in Motorcycle Bicycle On foot Other study mainly or coach minicab or van a car or van scooter or at or from moped home Benbecula Outer Hebrides
Page 5 Identity, Religion and Language
National Identity The majority of those living in Benbecula (65.9%) identified themselves as having a Scottish identity only, less than the Outer Hebrides average. Benbecula had the highest percentage in island areas of those with Scottish and British identities and those with other identity. All other identities were broadly similar to the Outer Hebrides.
Ethnic Identity Benbecula had a slightly lower percentage of those identifying themselves as White Scottish than in the Outer Hebrides. Benbecula had the highest percentage in island areas of those identifying as White:Irish and White:Other. All other ethnic groups were broadly similar to that of the Outer Hebrides.
(1) Includes "White: Gypsy/Traveller", "White: Polish" and "White: Other White".
Page 6 Identity, Religion and Language
Religion
The largest group of people in Benbecula stated that their religion was Roman Catholicism, this was much higher than the Outer Hebrides average of 12.3%. Almost a third stated that their religious denomination was Church of Scotland, lower than the Outer Hebrides average. Benbecula had the lowest percentage in island areas who did not state their religion.
Length of Residence in the UK Length of Residence in Benbecula & Outer Hebrides 70 the UK 58.2 60 55.7 Benbecula Out of the 1,330 people living in 50 Outer Hebrides Benbecula, 67 were born outside the 40 UK. 30 17.9 18.7 20 11.9 11.6 11.9 14.1 The majority of those born outside the 10 UK have been resident for 10 years or
Percentage more, similar to the Outer Hebrides 0 average. resident for less than resident for 2 years, resident for 5 years, resident for 10 years 2 years but less than 5 but less than 10 or more All other groups were broadly similar to that of the Outer Hebrides average.
Page 7 Identity, Religion and Language
Country of Birth
Out of the 1,330 people living in Benbecula, 1,263 were born in the UK. The majority of people in Benbecula were born in Scotland, while the next largest group was those born in England at 10% (135). 14 people were born in Africa, Middle East and Asia, The Americas and the Caribbean and Antartica and Oceania and other countries. 42 people were born in other EU countries. All groups were broadly similar to those in the Outer Hebrides as a whole.
Gaelic Skills in Benbecula
Understands only Language 8% Speaks, reads and writes Of the 1,283 people aged 3 and over in Benbecula, a Gaelic total of 800 people (62.4%) had some Gaelic ability while 483 (37.6%) had no Gaelic skills. 38% Speaks/does not read or write Gaelic The combinations of Gaelic skills, within those who 30% have some ability, are shown in the adjacent graph Speaks and reads/does with the largest section being those with no Gaelic not write Gaelic skills at 38%. This is almost the same as the Outer Reads/does not speak or Hebrides average of 38.8%. 1% write Gaelic 1% 5% Other combination of 17% skills in Gaelic No skills in Gaelic
Page 8 Economy and Labour Market
Economically Active in Benbecula & Outer Hebrides Economically Active 50.0 47.0 Out of the total of 989 people in Benbecula 45.0 Benbecula 39.4 aged 16-74 a total of 780 (79%) were 40.0 Outer Hebrides economically active. This was the highest 35.0 percentage in all island areas. 30.0 25.0 Of those who were economically active, most 20.0 17.1 people were in full time employment. This was 15.2 15.0 higher than the Outer Hebrides average, while Percentage 8.5 10.1 10.0 17% were in part time employment. 5.1 4.2 5.0 1.2 1.8 Benbecula had the highest percentage of full- 0.0 time employment in all island areas and, along Part-time Full-time Self-employed Unemployed Full-time student with Barra & Vatersay, the highest level of unemployed. Benbecula also had the lowest percentage of self-employed.
Economically Inactive in Benbecula and Outer Hebrides Economically Inactive 20.0% Out of the 989 people in Benbecula aged 18.1% Benbecula 16-74 a total of 209 (21%) were economically inactive. This was the lowest 15.0% Outer Hebrides percentage of all island areas. 12.9%
Of those who were economically inactive 10.0% the largest group of people were retired,
but this was lower than the Outer Hebrides Percentage average and was the lowest percentage of 5.0% 3.3% 3.7% 2.6% 2.8% all island areas. 1.9% 2.4% 1.2% 1.4% Benbecula also had the lowest percentage 0.0% of students in all island areas. Retired Student Looking after Long-term sick Economically home or family or disabled inactive: Other
Page 9 Economy and Labour Market
Economic Activity Economically Active Males & Females in Benbecula & Outer Hebrides As illustrated in the adjacent graph more women than men were in part-time work 60 57.1 O H Males and more men than women were in full- 48.5 time work. More men than women were 50 O H Females self-employed and more men than women Benbecula Males were unemployed. 40 36.3 Benbecula Females Benbecula had the highest percentage in 29.9 30.1 30 26.1 island areas of males and females in full- time employment and the highest percentage of females who were 20 14.8 Percentage 13.3 unemployed. Male full-time employment 10 5.2 5.5 was almost 9 percentage points higher than 4.5 5.1 3.3 5.1 5.0 2.8 1.5 2.1 1.2 1.3 the Outer Hebrides average. 0 Benbecula also had the lowest percentage Part-time Full-time Self-employed Unemployed Full-time student of males in island areas who are self- employed.
Economically Inactive Males & Females in Benbecula & Outer Hebrides Economic Inactivity 25 O H Males As illustrated in the adjacent graph a 20.4 higher percentage of women than men 20 O H Females were retired and a higher percentage of Benbecula Males 15.8 women than men were looking after home 15 13.8 Benbecula Females or family. 12.2 Benbecula had the lowest percentage of 10 both male and female retired in all island areas and the lowest percentage of male
Percentage 5.1 4.8 4.3 students and male long-term sick or 5 3.8 3.2 2.9 2.3 2.5 2.3 1.6 1.6 1.4 disabled. 0.6 0.6 1.3 1.0 0 Benbecula had the lowest levels of Retired Student Looking after Long-term sick or Economically inactivity for both males and females in all home or family disabled inactive: other island areas.
Page 10 Economy and Labour Market
Industry of Employment Benbecula & Outer Hebrides
20.0 Agriculture, forestry and fishing
17.9 Mining and quarrying 18.0 16.7 Manufacturing Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 16.0 Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities 14.0 Construction 12.7 12.4 Wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles 12.0 11.6 11.5 and motorcycles 11.1 11.4 Transport and storage
9.9 Accommodation and food service activities 10.0 Information and communication 7.8 7.8 7.5 Financial and insurance activities
Percentage 8.0
6.2 Real estate activities 6.0 5.3 5.3 Professional, scientific and technical activities 4.7 4.7 4.8 3.9 Administrative and support service activities 4.0 3.6 3.6 2.9 3.0 Public administration and defence, compulsory social 2.4 2.4 security 1.7 Education 2.0 1.3 1.1 0.9 0.9 0.7 0.5 0.9 0.4 0.2 0.4 Human health and social work activities R Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 0.0 R, S, T, U. Other S Other Service Activities Benbecula Outer Hebrides T Activities of Households as Employers U Activities of Extraterritorial Organisations & Bodies
Industry of Employment The chart above illustrates industry of employment in Benbecula and the Outer Hebrides. There was little difference between industries in Benbecula and the Outer Hebrides with the greatest difference in the public administration, defence and compulsory social security industry which was 4.6 percentage points higher in Benbecula. The highest percentage of people in Benbecula were employed in Human Health and Social Work activities.
Page 11 Health
Long term health problem or disability: Day to day activities 90.0 Health and Unpaid Care 81.9 79.5 80.0 Benbecula Long term health problem or disability: day to 70.0 Outer Hebrides day activities, general health and provision of unpaid care was broadly similar in Benbecula 60.0 to that of the Outer Hebrides. 50.0 Benbecula had the highest percentage in 40.0 island areas of those stating their general
Percentage 30.0 health was good and the lowest percentage of those stating their general health was very 20.0 10.8 bad. 10.5 7.7 9.8 10.0 0.0 Not limited Activities limited a little Activities limited a lot
General Health Provision of Unpaid Care
60.0 100.0 91.0 53.3 53.8 90.4 Benbecula 90.0 50.0 Benbecula Outer Hebrides 80.0 70.0 Outer Hebrides 40.0 60.0 30.2 50.0 30.0 27.9 40.0
Percentage 30.0 20.0 Percentage 12.6 13.6 20.0 5.3 5.6 10.0 10.0 1.5 1.6 2.2 2.4 3.2 3.5 0.7 1.2 0.0 0.0 No unpaid care 1 to 19 hours a 20 to 49 hours a 50 or more hours Very good Good Fair Bad Very bad week week a week
Page 12 Education
Highest level of qualification in Benbecula & Outer Hebrides 35.0 Qualification Levels 30.0 30.0 27.8 26.4 26.1 Level 1: O Grade, Standard Grade, Access 3 25.0 23.0 Cluster, Intermediate 1 or 2, GCSE, CSE, 20.6 Senior Certification or equivalent; GSVQ 20.0 Foundation or Intermediate, SVQ level 1 or 15.2 2, SCOTVEC Module, City and Guilds 15.0 13.7 Craft or equivalent; other school 9.3 Percentage 10.0 7.9 qualifications not already mentioned (including foreign qualifications). 5.0 Level 2: SCE Higher Grade, Higher, Advanced 0.0 Higher, CSYS, A Level, AS Level, No qualifications Census level 1 Census level 2 Census level 3 Census level 4 Advanced Senior Certificate or equivalent, qualifications qualifications qualifications qualifications GSVQ Advanced, SVQ level 3, ONC, OND, SCOTVEC National Diploma, City Benbecula Outer Hebrides and Guilds Advanced Craft or equivalent.
Level 3: HNC, HND, SVQ level 4 or equivalent; other post-school but pre-Higher Education qualifications not already mentioned Education (including foreign qualifications).
There was little variation between the different groups of Level 4: Degree, Postgraduate qualifications, qualification levels in Benbecula and the Outer Hebrides. and Masters, PhD, SVQ level 5 or equivalent; However, Benbecula is different to other island areas in that the above Professional qualifications (for example, largest group of people was those who have level 4 and above teaching, nursing, accountancy); Other qualifications. Higher Education qualifications not already mentioned (including foreign Benbecula had the lowest percentage in island areas of those with qualifications). no qualifications and the highest percentage of those with level 1 and level 2 qualifications.
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