Risedale is an area and ward of Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England. It is bordered by Barrow town centre, Parkside, Newbarns and Roose and had a population of 5,663 in 2001, increasing to 6,294 at the 2011 Census.
Whilst still an electoral ward for Barrow Town Council, the ward was combined at a district/ local authority level with Roosecote ward on 1st April 2023 following formation of the new Westmorland and Furness Local Authority.
Risedale is a fairly deprived district, with figures for unemployment being higher than Barrow and national average. Council housing makes up much of the southern area of the ward (in the form of Broadway, Gateway, Longway and Westway).Barrow-in-Furness Wards map
Vital statistics Risedale: Key Figures for 2001 Census Risedale Barrow-in-Furness England Religious individuals 79.81% 81.61% 77.71% Non-religious individuals 11.50% 10.79% 14.59% Religion withheld 8.69% 7.59% 7.69% Individuals in fairlygood to good health 85.68% 86.75% 90.97% Individuals in bad health 14.32% 13.25% 9.03% People aged 16–74 whoare economically active 58.52% 60.84% 66.87% People aged 16–74 whoaren't economically active 41.47% 39.16% 33.13% People aged 16–74with no qualifications 39.60% 32.82% 28.85%
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