Wales Ward Profile 2019

Description Wales ward lies in the far south of Rotherham Borough, with a population 11,070 (2017) and covering 3,840 hectares making it the largest ward by area in the Borough. The main parish in the ward is Wales (population 6,310) which combines the twin villages of Wales and Kiveton Park which was once a mining community. In the north of the ward is the parish and village of Todwick (population 1,670) whilst in the south are the parishes of Harthill with Woodall (population 1,830) and Thorpe Salvin (population 470). The ward is the most rural in Rotherham, with 43% of residents in settlements with fewer than 3,000 people.

In the far west of the ward is the Rother Valley Country Park which adjoins the location of the Gullivers Valley theme park (under construction). Woodall is well known as the location of a service station on the M1 motorway. Overall the ward is not very deprived and contains some affluent areas in Todwick and Harthill. However, there are some pockets of deprivation in Wales and Kiveton Park.

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Contents Page Population 2 Ethnic Group 2 Housing and Households 3 Employment, Benefits and Pensions 3 General Health and Disability 4 Lifestyles and Specific Health Issues 5 Education 6 Crime and Anti-social Behaviour 6 Index of Multiple Deprivation 2015 6 Population by Age

2017 Estimate Population Percentage Rotherham Average Aged 0-15 2,010 18.2% 19.3% Aged 16-24 990 8.9% 9.9% Aged 25-44 2,360 21.3% 24.2% Aged 45-64 3,140 28.4% 27.2% Aged 65+ 2,580 23.3% 19.4% Total 11,070 100% 100%

Population change since 2011: + 12 (+ 0.1%) (Rotherham +2.4%)

The population of Wales ward has remained almost constant since 2011 in contrast to the increasing Borough population. The age structure of the population is older than the Rotherham average. Ethnic Group

2011 Census Population Percentage Rotherham Average White British 10,712 96.9% 91.9% Other White 148 1.3% 1.7% Mixed 61 0.6% 1.0% Asian 90 0.8% 4.1% Black 30 0.3% 0.8% Other 17 0.2% 0.5% Total 11,058 100% 100%

3.1% of Wales residents were from a BME community in 2011, less than half the Borough average of 8.1%.

Housing and Households

Dwellings in 2018: 5,009 (4,875 in 2011), Households in 2018: 4,879 (4,712 in 2011)

The number of dwellings in Wales has increased by 134 (+2.7%) since 2011 and there are 167 more households (+3.5%).

2011 Census Detached Semi Terraced Flats Total Owner Occupied 1,632 1,420 466 19 3,537 (75%) Social Rented 88 345 128 62 623 (13%) Private Rented 112 204 136 100 552 (12%) Total 1,832 (39%) 1,969 (42%) 730 (15%) 181 (4%) 4,712

Wales has a high proportion of owner occupied housing and low proportion of social rented housing. The vast majority of housing is either detached or semi-detached, with the proportion of detached houses well above average.

Council Rented Properties in 2017: 556 (517 houses and 39 flats), 11.2% of dwellings Employment, Benefits and Pensions 2016

Employment by Industry

Employment by Workplace Number Percent Rotherham Located in the Ward (2017) Average Manufacturing & Production 1,760 38.3% 15.4% Construction 150 3.3% 7.9% Retail, Wholesale & Motor Trades 265 5.8% 15.3% Transport & Storage 200 4.4% 4.9% Accommodation & Catering 500 10.9% 5.8% Finance, Communications & Property 70 1.5% 4.6% Professional, Scientific & Technical 125 2.7% 6.8% Business Administration & Support 600 13.1% 8.8% Public Administration 100 2.2% 5.8% Education 600 13.1% 8.8% Health 175 3.8% 12.7% Arts, Entertainment, Leisure & Other 50 1.1% 3.4% Total 4,595 100% 100%

Total Employment by Workplace in 2017: 4,595 (4,434 in 2011) +161

Wales has a high proportion of manufacturing employment and relatively few jobs in construction, with the service sector being dominated by business administration, education and accommodation. There is significant employment in the ward, sufficient to employ 71% of working age residents, although many commute elsewhere.

Benefits and Pensions

DWP Benefits (2018) Number Percentage Rotherham Average Working Age Population (16-64) 6,481 100% 100% - Employment & Support Allowance 310 4.8% 7.4% - Job Seekers Allowance 65 1.0% 1.5% - Income Support 80 1.2% 2.1% - Carers Allowance 168 2.6% 3.7% - Universal Credit 44 0.7% 1.9% Total on working age benefits 667 10.3% 16.6% State Pensioners 2,625 100% 100% - Pension Credit 260 9.9% 16.3%

The proportion of people claiming benefits of all types in Wales is well below the Rotherham average.

Child Poverty 2016 (HMRC)

Children aged 0-15: 1,950 Children in low income families: 255 (13.0%) (Borough 21.8%, England 17%)

Child poverty in Wales is well below the Borough and national averages. General Health and Disability

General Health bad or very bad (2011): 6.2% (Rotherham 7.6%, England 5.5%)

Limiting Long Term Illness or Disability (2011): 20.3% (Rotherham 22%, England 17.6%)

DWP Disability Benefits (2018) Number Percentage Rotherham Average - Attendance Allowance (aged 65+) 333 12.9% 13.6% - Disability Living Allowance (all ages) 415 3.7% 4.5% - Personal Independence Payment (16-64) 336 5.2% 6.6% Total on Disability Benefits 1,084 9.8% 11.1%

Wales had rates of poor health and disability below the Borough average in 2011 but higher than the national average. Disability claim rates are below the Borough average.

Lifestyle and Specific Health Issues Over three-quarters of health and lifestyle indicators are better (have lower rates) than Rotherham average. Additionally, a quarter of indicators are significantly better including hospital admissions for injuries in under 15s, emergency hospital admissions for all causes, especially for coronary heart disease (CHD) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), hospital stays for alcohol-related harm, and deaths, particularly premature deaths. The period data relates to is shown as (a) to (e) below and explained in the notes.

Compared to Rotherham average, Wales ward is better for (has lower rates/less: obese and overweight children in Reception Year (aged 4-5) and in Year 6 (aged 10- 11) (b); young people smoking regularly (aged 11-15) (c); hospital admissions for injuries in children and young people (0-24 years) (b); emergency hospital admissions for all causes particularly coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and for hip fracture in people aged 65 and over (d); incidence of lung cancer (a); hospital stays for self-harm and alcohol-related harm (d); premature deaths (aged less than 75) for all causes particularly cancers, circulatory diseases and coronary heart disease (CHD) (a); and deaths (all ages) for cancer, circulatory diseases, CHD, and respiratory diseases (a). As a result of the lower premature death rates, males born in Wales can expect to live 3 years longer and females 2 years longer than the Rotherham average (a). Wales ward also has higher rates of healthy eating (e).

In contrast, Wales ward is worse for (has higher rates/more): young people smoking occasionally (aged 15-17) (c); incidence of breast cancer (female) and prostate cancer (a); and elective hospital admissions for hip replacement (d).

The Top 5 better and worse indicators are shown below (see Notes):

Better than Rotherham average Premature deaths** from circulatory disease (2011-2015) 64 (Rotherham 118) Premature deaths** from coronary heart disease (2011-2015) 63 (Rotherham 116) Emergency hospital admissions for COPD (2011/12-2015/16) 110 (Rotherham 183) Deaths under 65 years old, all causes (2011-2015) 73 (Rotherham 119) Deaths from respiratory diseases (2011-2015) 94 (Rotherham 135)

Worse than Rotherham average Elective hospital admissions for hip replacement (2011/12-2015/16) 125 (Rotherham 96) Incidence of prostate cancer (2011-2015) 108 (Rotherham 86) Incidence of breast cancer (female) (2011-2015) 114 (Rotherham 93) Occasional smokers* aged 15 (2009-2012) 4.5% (Rotherham 3.9%, England 4.0%) Occasional smokers* aged 16-17 (2009-2012) 6.6% (Rotherham 5.7%, England 5.9%)

Notes Hospital admissions, cancer incidence and death rates are standardised to England (England = 100) A ratio less than 100 is relatively better, more than 100 is relatively worse. These are based on 5 years data to produce robust rates at ward level. Deaths and cancer incidence data based on 2011-2015, hospital admissions/stays 2011/12-2015/16.

Data periods: (a) 2011-2015 (b) 2013/14-2015/16 (c) 2009-2012 (d) 2011/12-2015/16 (e) 2006-2008. Data represents persons all ages unless otherwise specified. *Modelled prevalence (based on socio-demographic profile and small area population data) **Persons aged under 75. ‘better’ and ‘worse’ based on differences over 10% from Rotherham average. Top 5 – Based on statistically significant or largest differences from Rotherham value. Ordering difficult due to comparing different measures (rates, percentages, ratios, life expectancy) (less than 10%) – Indicators in the top 5 but difference from Rotherham is less than 10%.

Education Local Secondary School: Wales High School (Academy)

Good Development at Age 5 - 2013/14: 66.8% (Rotherham 62.2%, England 60.4%)

Key Stage 2 Level 4 in Reading, Writing & Maths 2014: 86% (Rotherham 77%, England 78%)

5+ GCSE inc English & Maths - 2013/14: 67.1% (Rotherham 56.8%, England 56.6%)

Primary and secondary attainment in 2014 was above the Rotherham and national averages.

Highest Level of Qualification (2011 Census): Degree or diploma 22.5% (Rotherham 17.4%, England 27.4%) No Qualifications 25.1% (Rotherham 29.8%, England 22.5%)

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)

Recorded Crime (2018/19): 863 (78.0 per 1,000 population) (Rotherham 98.6) Recorded ASB (2018/19): 179 (16.2 per 1,000 population) (Rotherham 24.3)

Levels of recorded crime and ASB in Wales are well below the Rotherham average.

Index of Multiple Deprivation 2015

The Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) is a Government index for all areas in England. The 2015 index uses 37 indicators across 7 deprivation domains (themes) with a 2013/14 baseline. The IMD is only produced for Lower-level Super Output Areas (SOAs) of which there are 167 in Rotherham (around 8 per ward) and 32,844 in England, each with around 1,500 people. SOAs are ranked across England where 1 is the most deprived. Any rank below 3,285 indicates that an area is within the 10% most deprived areas of England.

Deprivation in Wales

Deprivation in Wales is well below the Borough average and in most of the ward is around or below the national average. The most deprived neighbourhood is the area around Wales Road, where Wales meets Kiveton Park, which is within the most deprived 27% of England. The small size of settlements and awkward statistical boundaries make it difficult to differentiate deprivation levels elsewhere in the ward but generally Todwick and the eastern half of Kiveton Park are the least deprived areas.

Indices of Deprivation 2015 Deprived of Income Persons Income Percent Rotherham Deprived Average All People 11,104 1,236 11.1% 18.7% Children aged 0-15 2,044 303 14.8% 24.3% Working Age 16-60/64 6,034 568 9.4% 16.6% Older People 60/65+ 3,114 365 11.7% 19.0%

Income deprivation is below average in Wales for all age groups. Whilst children are more likely to be affected by income deprivation than adults, the level is still well below the Borough average.

SOA Code SOA Local Name IMD IMD IMD Score Rank Percentile E01007747 Wales East & Kiveton Park West 28.6 8,874 27% E01007751 Wales South & Woodall 18.2 15,684 48% E01007753 Harthill South & Thorpe Salvin 17.8 16,085 49% E01007750 Wales West 14.3 19,310 59% E01007748 Todwick Outer 12.9 20,843 65% E01007749 Kiveton Park North & Todwick 11.1 22,949 70% Central E01007661 Kiveton Park South & Harthill 9.5 24,831 76% North

The IMD is not published for wards but the average SOA score in Wales is 14.9, below the Rotherham average score of 28.3, with an SOA equivalent rank of 18,739 (57th percentile).

Data Sources

2011 Census, ward population estimates: Office for National Statistics Employment data: Business Register and Employment Survey, ONS (via NOMIS) Benefit data: Department for Work and Pensions (via NOMIS) Child poverty data: HM Revenue and Customs Local Health Indicators: Public Health England. For non-commercial use only. Hospital Admissions: Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) Modelled smoking prevalence estimates: University of Essex, Office for National Statistics and other sources. Mortality: Office for National Statistics.(ONS) Dwellings, households, council benefits, educational attainment: Rotherham MBC Crime and ASB: South Yorkshire Police Indices of Deprivation 2015: Department for Communities and Local Government

Office for National Statistics sources licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0.

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