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About Valence ward Image Did you know that Valence has: 15,322 residents - 3rd highest in the borough 3,981 under 16s - 9th highest proportion in the borough 9,854 16s to 64s - 6th lowest proportion in the borough 1,487 65 and over - 7th highest proportion in the borough 35 average age - older than the borough average (34) 65.7% deprived households – higher than the borough average (62.4%) 47.1 average attainment 8 score per pupil (GCSE) –lower than the borough average (47.9) 25.5% adults with no qualifications - highest in the borough 10.0% open space - 3rd lowest in the borough 57.9 births per 1,000 women of childbearing age – 2nd lowest in the borough 70.8 crimes per 1,000 people - lower than the borough average (88.4) 12.9 domestic abuse offences per 1,000 people - lower than the borough average (14.5) £374,333 median house price (all types) - higher than the borough average (£370,000) 8.2% unemployment related benefits claimants - higher than the borough average (8.0%) £43,421 median household income - lower than the borough average (£43,614) 10.7% Universal Credit claimants in employment - higher than the borough average (10.1%) 60.2% Black, Asian and Multi-Ethnic population - lower than the borough average (69.1%) 12.0% obesity amongst children in Reception - lower than the borough average (12.7%) 5.4% NEET and Not Known - 2nd highest in the borough Infographic - Valence - did you know? (PDF, 155.35 KB)