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Population
West Lothian's population is 171,000
GRO(S) 2009 mid-year estimate Average Age
The average age in West Lothian is 38 - compared to 40 in Scotland
GRO(S) 2009 mid-year estimate Number of Firms
An estimated 4,550 firms are currently trading in West Lothian
West Lothian Business Database - August 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 July 2010, there were 743 job vacancies in West Lothian
ONS claimant count Skills & Qualifications
Of West Lothian's total working age population, 27.8% are qualified to HND, degree and Higher degree level (NVQ 4 equivalent and above)
ONS annual population survey (Jan 2009 - Dec 2009) Economic Activity
West Lothian's rate of economic activity is 77.6% - higher than both Scotland (77.4%) and GB (76.7%). In West Lothian, this rate of 77.6% represents 89,200 people who are either in employment or actively seeking employment
ONS annual population survey - (Jan 2009 - Dec 2009) 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 4.3% (% is a proportion of resident working age people) in August 2010
ONS claimant count
More Choices, More Chances
It is estimated that about 1,060 16 to 19 year olds in West Lothian were not in employment, education or training in November 2009
Source: DWP and Careers Scotland Redundancies
There has been 1,405 redundancies at 30 firms in the last financial year
Skills Development Scotland, April 2010 Shop Occupancy Rates
The average shop occupancy rate in West Lothian is 92%
West Lothian Council, August 2010 Property Prices
The average residential property price in West Lothian is £167,649
ESPC House Price Update - Q2 2010
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