Caring services as per 2011 and 2021 census data

FOI Ref: FOI/2022/4344

You asked

In the 2021 Census for England, how many people identified their profession as a 'Carer' in the whole of the Bradford District of West Yorkshire.  The Bradford District being defined as any household that falls under a BD postcode, as well as LS29 Ilkley, which falls within the Bradford District.

In the 2021 Census for England, how many people identified on Question 34 as 'looking after home or family' in the whole of the Bradford District of West Yorkshire.  The Bradford District being defined as any household that falls under a BD postcode, as well as LS29 Ilkley, which falls within the Bradford District.

In the 2011 Census for England, how many people identified their profession as a 'Carer' in the whole of the Bradford District of West Yorkshire.  The Bradford District being defined as any household that falls under a BD postcode, as well as LS29 Ilkley, which falls within the Bradford District.

In the 2011 Census for England, how many people identified on Question 34 as 'looking after home or family' in the whole of the Bradford District of West Yorkshire.  The Bradford District being defined as any household that falls under a BD postcode, as well as LS29 Ilkley, which falls within the Bradford District.

We said

Thank you for your request.

The published 2011 Census Table QS606 provides the number of people within 'Caring Personal Services' (three-digit occupation code - 614). An extract of this has been provided for the Postcode Area BD and for the Postcode District LS29 as requested. Occupations included in this group are provided below for your ease:

614: Caring Personal Services:

• 6141 Nursing auxiliaries and assistants
• 6142 Ambulance staff (excluding paramedics)
• 6143 Dental nurses
• 6144 Houseparent's and residential workers
• 6145 Care workers and home carers
• 6146 Senior care workers
• 6147 Care escorts
• 6148 Undertakers, mortuary and crematorium assistants

Statistics for the more detailed 4-digit occupation code (6145) 'Care workers and home carers' is not available for Postcodes (areas or districts).

Also provided is an extract of 2011 Census QS601 Economic Activity, which provides the number of people that selected 'Looking after home or family' for Postcode Area BD and Postcode District LS29.

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On 28 June 2022, we published the first results from Census 2021 for England and Wales. The results included rounded population and household estimates for England and Wales, for local authorities.

From October to the end of 2022, we will publish a series of data and supporting commentary groups by a similar theme, known as topic summaries. Statistics on the labour market will be amongst these topics. Detailed information for Postcode Areas and Districts will be available later next year.

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