Ormsgill
Ormsgill is a ward of Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England. It is bordered by Hindpool, Parkside, Hawcoat, Roanhead and Walney Channel. The population of the ward in 2001 stood at 5,961 (2,883 male and 3,078 female),increasing to 6,033 at the 2011 Census.[1] Almost three quarters of Ormsgill is greenspace, with the majority of residents living in the densely populated south-east corridor.[2] The western part of the ward is predominantly industrial and includes a large Kimberly-Clark plant and numerous other industrial estates which provide a base for companies including Blyth, BT, Gyrodata, McBride and Oil States International.
| Ormsgill | |
|---|---|
![]() Ormsgill shown within Barrow-in-Furness | |
| Population | 6,033 (2011.Ward) |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BARROW-IN-FURNESS |
| Postcode district | LA |
| Dialling code | 01229 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| UK Parliament | |
Ormsgill is one of the longest settled areas of what is now Barrow. It is home to the town's oldest continuously inhabited building; Ormsgill Farm House dated 1605. The building is Grade II* listed. Other sites of interest in the ward include High Cocken, former residence of George Romney, and Thorncliffe Cemetery and Crematorium, the largest graveyard in the borough.
2001 demographics
| Vital statistics [3] | Ormsgill | Barrow-in-Furness | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Religious individuals | 78.57% | 81.61% | 77.71% |
| Non-religious individuals | 12.41% | 10.79% | 14.59% |
| Religion withheld | 8.97% | 7.59% | 7.69% |
| Individuals in fairly good to good health |
85.69% | 86.75% | 90.97% |
| Individuals in bad health | 14.31% | 13.25% | 9.03% |
| People aged 16–74 who are economically active |
60.40% | 60.84% | 66.87% |
| People aged 16–74 who aren't economically active |
39.60% | 39.16% | 33.13% |
| People aged 16–74 with no qualifications |
37.19% | 32.82% | 28.85% |
References
- "Ward population 2011". Retrieved 13 June 2015.
- Ormsgill: Key Figures for Physical Environment
- Ormsgill: Key Figures for 2001 Census
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