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About Goresbrook ward Image Did you know that Goresbrook has: 13,144 residents - 8th highest in the borough 3,376 under 16s - 10th highest proportion in the borough 8,441 16s to 64s - 4th lowest proportion in the borough 1,327 65 and over - 6th highest proportion in the borough 35 average age - older than the borough average (34) 66.5% deprived households – 2nd highest in the borough 44.7 average attainment 8 score per pupil (GCSE) –lowest in the borough 25.2% adults with no qualifications – 2nd highest in the borough 19.7% open space - lower than the borough average (26.6%) 54.6 births per 1,000 women of childbearing age - lowest in the borough 101.1 crimes per 1,000 people - higher than the borough average (88.4) 18.3 domestic abuse offences per 1,000 people - higher than the borough average (14.5) £362,250 median house price (all types) - lower than the borough average (£370,000) 6.9% unemployment related benefits claimants - lower than the borough average (8.0%) £42,689 median household income - lower than the borough average (£43,614) 9.2% Universal Credit claimants in employment - lower than the borough average (10.1%) 58.7% Black, Asian and Multi-Ethnic population – 2nd lowest in the borough 10.9% obesity amongst children in Reception - lower than the borough average (12.7%) 4.8% NEET and Not Known - higher than the borough average (3.9%) Infographic - Goresbrook - did you know? (PDF, 186.54 KB