Risedale
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| Risedale | |
 Risedale shown within Barrow-in-Furness |
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| Population | 5,663 |
|---|---|
| District | Barrow-in-Furness |
| Shire county | Cumbria |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BARROW-IN-FURNESS |
| Postcode district | LA |
| Dialling code | 01229 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
| UK Parliament | Barrow and Furness |
Risedale is a 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. 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).[1]
| Vital statistics [2] | 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 fairly good to good health |
85.68% | 86.75% | 90.97% |
| Individuals in bad health | 14.32% | 13.25% | 9.03% |
| People aged 16-74 who are economically active |
58.52% | 60.84% | 66.87% |
| People aged 16-74 who aren't economically active |
41.47% | 39.16% | 33.13% |
| People aged 16-74 with no qualifications |
39.60% | 32.82% | 28.85% |
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Coordinates: 54°06′47″N 3°12′22″W / 54.113°N 3.206°W
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