What is "risedale"

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,increasing to 6,294 at the 2011 Census.

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).

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! Vital statistics

! 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% |}