West of England Key Statistics
- The working age population estimate for mid-July 2005 was 639,700.
- In March 2006, 72.4 % of working age individuals were working full time.
- In March 2006, 24 % of working age individuals were working part time.
- GVA per head in 2004 was 21,059 GBP.
- Average gross earnings of full time employees (by workplace) in 2006 were 29,335 GBP.
- The average house price in the April-June quarter of 2006 was 199,255 GBP.
- Three-year survival rates of VAT registered small businesses by Business Link area in 2001 were 69.4%.
- The number of vat registrations 2005 was 3085 businesses.
- 56% of LEA pupils obtained 5 or more GCSEs (grade A-C) in 2006.
Sources and further information from www.intelligencewest.org.uk
Further information:
The West of England Local Intelligence Network (Intelligence West) provides a focal point for data on economy, deprivation, demography, quality of life, housing, transport, environment, culture, leisure, and tourism. Its service is freely available to public and private sector organisations, individuals and business via the website.
