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Population
West Lothian's population is 169,510
GRO(S) 2008 mid-year estimate Average Age
The average age in West Lothian is 38 - compared to 40 in Scotland
GRO(S) 2008 mid-year estimate Number of Firms
An estimated 4,555 firms are currently trading in West Lothian
West Lothian Business Database - January 2010 VAT Registered Firms
There are 3,630 VAT Registered firms in West Lothian
BERR - VAT registrations/deregistrations by industry (2007) Jobs
Total employee jobs in West Lothian stands at 76,300
ONS annual business inquiry employee analysis (2008) Job Vacancies
In January 2010, there were 632 job vacancies in West Lothian
ONS claimant count Skills & Qualifications
Of West Lothian's total working age population, 30.7% are qualified to HND, degree and Higher degree level (NVQ 4 equivalent and above)
ONS annual population survey (Jan 2008 - Dec 2008) Economic Activity
West Lothian's rate of economic activity is 81.9% - higher than both Scotland (79.7%) and GB (78.9%). In West Lothian, this rate of 81.9% represents 89,700 people who are either in employment or actively seeking employment
Mar 2009 ONS annual population survey Earnings
The average gross wage by residence in West Lothian is £424.70 per week and £430.60 per week by workplace
ONS annual survey of hours and earnings - resident and workplace analysis (2009)
Unemployment
Unemployment in West Lothian stands at 4.9% (% is a proportion of resident working age people) in January 2010
ONS claimant count
More Choices, More Chances
It is estimated that about 980 16 to 19 year olds in West Lothian were not in employment, education or training in November 2008
Source: DWP and Careers Scotland Redundancies
There has been 1,289 redundancies at 28 firms in the last year
Skills Development Scotland, March 2009 Shop Occupancy Rates
The average shop occupancy rate in West Lothian is 92%
West Lothian Council, January 2010 Property Prices
The average residential property price in West Lothian is £177,289
ESPC House Price Update - Q4 2009
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