used for retail planning purposes, but this is considered appropriate in the context of considering the town centre housing market. Wider Town Centre Boundary used for Analytical Purposes Source: Aylesbury Town Centre Plan The 2011 Census recorded a population in this area of 3,500 persons. As we would expect, the Town Centre has a younger population structure than other parts of the District - with 48% of the population aged between 20-44. Those in this age band are over-represented relative to wider geographies. Population Structure - Aylesbury Town Centre, 2011 Source: 2011 Census A significant 81% of residents in the Town Centre area are economically active. Almost three quarters (74%) are employed or self-employed, with 3% full-time students and 4% unemployed. Unemployment is 1 percentage point above the District average. The proportion of residents in employment is notably above average, as we would expect given the younger age profile of the population relative to other parts of the District. Economic Activity - Aylesbury Town Centre, 2011 Source: 2011 Census The occupational structure sees an above average representation of the following occupational groups relative to the wider District: Professional; Associate Professional; Caring, Leisure and Other Service; and Elementary. This suggests a profile which is focused towards office workers on the one hand, and those working in retail/ service jobs on the other. It is notable that the largest occupational groups and professional and associate professional which together account for more than a third of residents in employment (33.9%).
used for retail planning purposes, but this is considered appropriate in the context of considering the town centre housing market. Wider Town Centre Boundary used for Analytical Purposes Source: Aylesbury Town Centre Plan The 2011 Census recorded a population in this area of 3,500 persons. As we would expect, the Town Centre has a younger population structure than other parts of the District - with 48% of the population aged between 20-44. Those in this age band are over-represented relative to wider geographies. Population Structure - Aylesbury Town Centre, 2011 Source: 2011 Census A significant 81% of residents in the Town Centre area are economically active. Almost three quarters (74%) are employed or self-employed, with 3% full-time students and 4% unemployed. Unemployment is 1 percentage point above the District average. The proportion of residents in employment is notably above average, as we would expect given the younger age profile of the population relative to other parts of the District. Economic Activity - Aylesbury Town Centre, 2011 Source: 2011 Census The occupational structure sees an above average representation of the following occupational groups relative to the wider District: Professional; Associate Professional; Caring, Leisure and Other Service; and Elementary. This suggests a profile which is focused towards office workers on the one hand, and those working in retail/ service jobs on the other. It is notable that the largest occupational groups and professional and associate professional which together account for more than a third of residents in employment (33.9%).
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