2011 Census Statistics North

Key Statistics

Population - 1,619

Households - 791

Average household size - 2.05 people

Broad age groups:

Under 16 - 12.2% 16 to 64 - 61.7% 65 and over - 26.1%

Able to speak Gaelic aged 3 and over - 61%

Economically active - 70%

Source: National Records of www.scotlandscensus.gov.uk

Page 1 Population

Outer 2011 2011 Number Percentage Number Percentage Age structure in North Uist and 2011 0 to 4 1,354 4.9 62 3.8 5 to 7 847 3.1 33 2.0 30.0 8 to 9 566 2.0 23 1.4 25.0 10 to 14 1,529 5.5 63 3.9 15 382 1.4 16 1.0 20.0 16 to 17 669 2.4 47 2.9 15.0 18 to 19 535 1.9 27 1.7 10.0 20 to 24 1,228 4.4 68 4.2 25 to 29 1,258 4.5 53 3.3 5.0 30 to 44 5,068 18.3 242 14.9 0.0 45 to 59 6,105 22.1 426 26.3

60 to 64 2,174 7.9 136 8.4 Percentage of Population 65 to 74 3,197 11.5 236 14.6 75 to 84 1,987 7.2 136 8.4 85 to 89 539 1.9 38 2.3 90 and over 246 0.9 13 0.8 Outer Hebrides North Uist All people 27,684 100.0 1,619 100.0

Age Structure Marital Status Marital Status in North Uist

As with other island areas Out of the 1,422 people Single the highest percentage of aged 16 and over in North people is to be found in Uist, the largest group 1.5 8.5 Married the 45 to 59 age group, 10.5 (47%) were married. 0.3 32.2 this is 4.3 percentage The marital status of the In a registered same- points higher than that of people in North Uist was sex civil partnership the Outer Hebrides. similar to the marital status Separated In general the younger of people in the Outer 47 age groups are slightly Hebrides, but North Uist lower and older age had the lowest percentage Divorced groups slightly higher than of people who were for the Outer Hebrides as separated in all island Widowed a whole. areas.

Page 2 Population

Age Structure by Sex in North Uist

100 84 83 72 75 80 66 6563 65 56 59 61 58 5459 60 39 40 44 35 32 31 3731 31 32 31 40 27 24 26 21 22 24 25 21 25 13 8 11 8 8 13 14 13 8 20 2 0 3

Number 0

Males Females

Age by Sex As illustrated in the graph above the difference between the sexes varied greatly within age groups in North Uist. This was particularly so in the 12 to 14 age group where there were 20 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 69 there were more males than females in most age groups. From the age of 70 onwards there were more females than males, reflecting the higher life expectancy of females in the Outer Hebrides.

Overall, 50% of the population in North Uist was male, while 50% was female. As illustrated below, there was a higher percentage of males in the under 16 age group and 16 to 30 age group while in the 31 to 64 and 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 197 Total 195 Total 804 Total 423

Male Total 111 Males total 107 Males total 395 Males total 195

Female Total 86 Females total 88 Female total 409 Female total 228

% Males 56.3% % Males 54.9% % Males 49.1% % Males 46.1%

% Females 43.7% % Females 45.1% % Females 50.9% % Females 53.9%

Page 3 Households

Household Tenure Out of the 791 households in North Uist, 602 (76%) were owned. Of those owned, 415 (52.5%) were owned outright, while 187 (23.6%) were owned with a mortgage or loan. North Uist had the highest percentage of houses which were owned in all island areas. In the rented sector, 117 (15%) were social rented, while 58 (7%) were private rented. 14 households (2%) were living rent free. North Uist had the lowest percentage of social rented houses in all island areas. The average household size in North Uist was 2.05 in comparison to 2.17 in the Outer Hebrides.

Car/Van Availability in North Uist and Outer Hebrides Car/Van Availability 50 45.5 44.7 In the 791 households in North Uist there 40 were a total of 1,030 cars and vans. 30 26.9 24.9 The percentage of households in North Uist 22.8 18.5 with cars or vans, and without, was similar to 20 that of the Outer Hebrides as illustrated in the 10 6.6 5.5 adjacent graph. In island areas North Uist 2.5 2.1

had the highest percentage of households 0 Percentage with 2 cars/vans, 3 cars/vans and 4 or more. 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. North Uist Outer Hebrides

Page 4 Households

Household Type In North Uist one person households were the largest household type at 40.8% as illustrated in the adjacent chart. This was higher than that of the Outer Hebrides as a whole which was 37.2%. In island areas North Uist had the lowest percentage of married couple households with dependent children. All other household types were broadly similar to those in the Outer Hebrides as a whole.

Travel to work/study Method Travel to work/study methods in North Uist were similar to those in the Outer Hebrides as illustrated in the chart below. In island areas North Uist had the highest percentage of people working or studying at home and the highest percentage driving to work by car or van.

Travel to work/study method in North Uist and Outer Hebrides 60 48.9 50 44.7

40

30 20.9 20 15.4 15.8 16.0

Percentage 9.8 10 6.2 4.9 2.4 3.2 0.4 0.6 0.1 0.3 0.2 0.1 0 0.6 0 Work or study Train Bus minibus Taxi or Driving a car Passenger in Motorcycle Bicycle On foot Other mainly at or or coach minicab or van a car or van scooter or from home moped

North Uist Outer Hebrides

Page 5 Identity, Religion and Language

National Identity The majority of those living in North Uist (67.2%) identified themselves as having a Scottish identity only, less than the Outer Hebrides average. In island areas North Uist had the highest percentage of those with any other combination of UK identities. All other identities were broadly similar to the Outer Hebrides.

Ethnic Identity North Uist had a slightly lower percentage of those identifying themselves as White Scottish than in the Outer Hebrides. In island areas North Uist, along with Harris, had the lowest percentage of those identifying as White: Scottish. North Uist had the highest percentage of White: Other British. Other ethnic groups were broadly similar to the Outer Hebrides.

(1) Includes "White: Gypsy/Traveller", "White: Polish" and "White: Other White".

Page 6 Identity, Religion and Language

Religion The majority of people in North Uist stated that their religious denomination was . This was the highest percentage in all island areas and much higher than the Outer Hebrides average of 42.5%. North Uist, along with Lewis, also had the highest percentage of those stating that they had no religion. There was a much lower percentage stating their religion as Roman Catholicism than in the Outer Hebrides as a whole.

Length of Residence in the UK Length of Residence in North Uist and Outer Hebrides in the UK 70 60.9 55.7 60 North Uist Out of the 1,619 people living in North 50 Outer Hebrides Uist, 46 were born outside the UK. 40 The majority of those born outside the 30 UK had been resident for 10 years or 17.4 17.4 18.7 20 11.6 14.1 more, similar to the Outer Hebrides

10 4.3 average. Percentage 0 All other groups were also broadly resident for less than resident for 2 years, resident for 5 years, resident for 10 years similar to the Outer Hebrides average, 2 years but less than 5 but less than 10 or more but with a much lower percentage resident for less than 2 years.

Page 7 Identity, Religion and Language

Country of Birth

Out of the 1,619 people living in North Uist, 1,573 were born in the UK. The majority of people in North Uist were born in Scotland, while the next largest group is those born in England at 14% (226). 21 people were born in Africa, Middle East and Asia, The Americas and the Caribbean and Antartica and Oceania and other countries. 25 people were born in other EU countries. For all the groups North Uist was broadly similar to the Outer Hebrides, but with a higher percentage of those born in England and lower percentage of those born in Scotland. North Uist had the highest percentage in island areas of those born in England.

Gaelic Skills in North Uist

Language Understands only

Of the 1,579 people aged 3 and over in North Uist, a 6% Speaks, reads and writes total of 1,077 people (68.2%) had some Gaelic ability Gaelic while 502 (31.8%) had no Gaelic skills. 32% Speaks/does not read or The combinations of Gaelic skills, within those who write Gaelic have some ability, are shown in the adjacent graph. The Speaks and reads/does largest group are those who speak, read and write 40% not write Gaelic Gaelic at 40%. This was above the Outer Hebrides Reads/does not speak or average of 30.3% while those with no skills in Gaelic 0%1% was below the Outer Hebrides average of 38.8%. write Gaelic 7% Other combination of

14% skills in Gaelic No skills in Gaelic

Page 8 Economy and Labour Market

Economically Active in North Uist & Outer Hebrides Economically Active 45.0 39.4 40.0 36.5 Out of the total of 1,235 people in North North Uist 35.0 Uist aged 16-74 a total of 867 (70%) were 30.0 Outer Hebrides economically active. 25.0 Of those who were economically active, 20.0 15.5 15.2 most people were in full time employment, 13.0 15.0 10.1 less than the Outer Hebrides average, while Percentage 10.0 15% were in part time employment. 3.6 4.2 5.0 1.7 1.8 0.0 In island areas North Uist had the lowest Part-time Full-time Self-employed Unemployed Full-time student percentage of unemployed.

Economically Inactive in North Uist and Outer Hebrides Economically Inactive 25.0% 20.4% Out of the 1,235 people in North Uist aged 16-74 North Uist 20.0% 18.1% a total of 368 (30%) were economically inactive. Outer Hebrides

Of those who were economically inactive the 15.0% majority of people were retired, slightly more than the Outer Hebrides average. 10.0%

In island areas North Uist had the lowest Percentage 3.7% percentage of those looking after home or family 5.0% 3.2% 3.3% 2.8% 2.2% 2.2% 1.9% and the lowest percentage of long-term sick or 1.4% disabled. 0.0% Retired Student Looking after Long-term sick Economically home or family or disabled inactive: Other

Page 9 Economy and Labour Market

Economically Active Males & Females in North Uist & Outer Hebrides Economic Activity 48.5 50 As illustrated in the adjacent graph more 43.8 45 O H Males women than men were in part-time work 40 O H Females and more men than women were in full- time work. More men than women were 35 North Uist Males 30.1 29.2 self-employed and more men than women 30 26.1 27.0 North Uist Females were unemployed. 25 20.0 Economic activity was broadly similar in 20 14.8 North Uist to that of the Outer Hebrides,

Percentage 15 but full-time employment was lower and 10 self-employment was higher in North Uist. 4.5 5.2 5.9 5.5 4.0 2.8 4.0 3.1 5 1.5 2.1 1.1 2.3 In island areas North Uist had the lowest 0 percentage of unemployed males. Part-time Full-time Self-employed Unemployed Full-time student

Economically Inactive Males & Females Economic Inactivity in North Uist & Outer Hebrides As illustrated in the adjacent graph a 25 21.7 higher percentage of women than men 20.4 O H Males 19.2 were retired and a higher percentage of 20 O H Females women than men were looking after home 15.8 North Uist Males or family. 15 North Uist Females Economically inactive groups were 10 broadly similar in North Uist in comparison to the Outer Hebrides, however, the 5.1 4.2 4.3 3.8 3.4 3.2 percentage of those retired was higher. 5 2.9 2.9 2.6 2.3 1.8 1.6 1.3 1.5 0.6 0.2 In island areas North Uist had the lowest 0 percentage of males looking after home or Retired Student Looking after home Long-term sick or Economically family and the lowest percentage of or family disabled inactive: other females long-term sick or disabled.

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Industry of Employment North Uist & Outer Hebrides 25.0 Agriculture, forestry and fishing

Mining and quarrying 22.3 Manufacturing

Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 20.0 Water supply, sewerage, waste management and 17.9 remediation activities Construction

Wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and 15.0 motorcycles Transport and storage

Accommodation and food service activities 11.4 11.5 10.9 11.4 Information and communication 9.9 9.3 9.3 Financial and insurance activities Percentage 10.0 Real estate activities 7.5 7.8 6.9 6.2 Professional, scientific and technical activities 6.1 5.8 5.3 5.0 4.8 Administrative and support service activities 5.0 4.2 3.9 3.7 3.6 Public administration and defence, compulsory social 3.0 2.4 2.4 security 1.7 Education 0.9 0.8 0.8 0.9 0.9 0.3 0.5 0.3 0.5 Human health and social work activities 0.0 R Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 0.0 R, S, T, U. Other S Other Service Activities North Uist 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 North Uist and the Outer Hebrides. There was very little difference between industries in North Uist and the Outer Hebrides with the greatest difference in the agriculture, forestry and fishing industry which was 6.1 percentage points higher in North Uist than in the Outer Hebrides. The highest percentage of people in North Uist were employed in Human Health and Social Work activities.

Page 11 Health

Long term health problem or disability: Day to day activities Health and Unpaid Care 90.0 80.5 79.5 80.0 North Uist Day to day activities, general health and provision of unpaid 70.0 Outer Hebrides care were broadly similar to that of the Outer Hebrides. 60.0 In island areas North Uist had the lowest percentage of people 50.0 stating that their general health was bad and, along with , the highest percentage of people stating their health was 40.0 very bad. 30.0 Percentage In island areas North Uist had the highest percentage of those 20.0 11.0 10.8 8.5 9.8 providing care for 1 to 19 hours and 20 to 49 hours per week. 10.0 North Uist had the lowest percentage providing care for 50 or 0.0 more hours per week. Not limited Activities limited a Activities limited a lot little

General Health Provision of Unpaid Care 60.0 54.0 53.8 100.0 90.7 90.4 North Uist 90.0 North Uist 50.0 Outer Hebrides 80.0 Outer Hebrides 70.0 40.0 60.0 29.5 30.0 27.9 50.0 40.0

20.0 30.0 Percentage Percentage 13.3 13.6 20.0 6.1 5.6 10.0 10.0 1.8 1.6 1.4 2.4 2.1 3.5 1.0 1.2 0.0 0.0 No unpaid 1 to 19 hours 20 to 49 hours 50 or more Very good Good Fair Bad Very bad care a week a week hours a week

Page 12 Education

Highest level of qualification in North Uist & Outer Hebrides 35.0 Qualification Levels 30.0 30.0 29.0 28.3 26.4 Level 1: O Grade, Standard Grade, Access 3 25.0 21.2 Cluster, Intermediate 1 or 2, GCSE, CSE, 20.6 Senior Certification or equivalent; GSVQ 20.0 Foundation or Intermediate, SVQ level 1 or 14.0 2, SCOTVEC Module, City and Guilds 15.0 13.7 Craft or equivalent; other school

Percentage 9.3 qualifications not already mentioned 10.0 7.5 (including foreign qualifications). 5.0 Level 2: SCE Higher Grade, Higher, Advanced 0.0 Higher, CSYS, A Level, AS Level, No Census level 1 Census level 2 Census level 3 Census level 4 Advanced Senior Certificate or equivalent, qualifications qualifications qualifications qualifications qualifications GSVQ Advanced, SVQ level 3, ONC, OND, SCOTVEC National Diploma, City North Uist Outer Hebrides and Guilds Advanced Craft or equivalent.

Level 3: HNC, HND, SVQ level 4 or equivalent; other post-school but pre-Higher Education Education qualifications not already mentioned (including foreign qualifications). There was very little variation between the different groups of qualification levels in North Uist and the Outer Hebrides. Level 4: Degree, Postgraduate qualifications, and Masters, PhD, SVQ level 5 or equivalent; Level 4 qualifications and above were held by 28.3% of the population, higher above Professional qualifications (for example, than the Outer Hebrides average. In island areas North Uist had the highest teaching, nursing, accountancy); Other percentage of those with level 4 and above qualifications. The percentage Higher Education qualifications not already with no qualifications was slightly below the Outer Hebrides average. mentioned (including foreign qualifications).

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