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Population
West Lothian's population is 172,990
GRO(S) 2011 mid-year estimate Average Age
The average age in West Lothian is 39 - compared to 41 in Scotland
GRO(S) 2011 mid-year estimate Number of Firms
An estimated 4,500 firms are currently trading in West Lothian
West Lothian Business Database - November 2012 VAT Registered Firms
There are 4,125 PAYE/VAT Registered firms in West Lothian
ONS (2010) - Business Demography (2010) Jobs
Total employee jobs in West Lothian stands at 73,000
ONS/BRES (Business Register and Employment Surveysis) - 2011 Job Vacancies
In November 2012, there were 1,560 job vacancies in West Lothian
ONS claimant count Skills & Qualifications
Of West Lothian's total working age population, 30.3% are qualified to HND, degree and Higher degree level (NVQ 4 equivalent and above)
ONS annual population survey (Jan 2011 - Dec 2011) Economic Activity
West Lothian's rate of economic activity is 78.1% - slightly higher than both Scotland (77.1%) and GB (76.6%). In West Lothian, this rate of 78.1% represents 90,000 people who are either in employment or actively seeking employment
ONS annual population survey - (Jul 2011 - Jun 2012) Earnings
The average gross wage by residence in West Lothian is £479.00 per week and £466.40 per week by workplace
ONS annual survey of hours and earnings - resident and workplace analysis (2011)
Unemployment
Unemployment in West Lothian stands at 3.6% (% is a proportion of resident working age people) in November 2012
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
PACE (Partnership Action for Continuing Employment) redundancy activity and support, which is the responsibility of Skillls Development Scotland (SDS), has been given to 567 employees in West Lothian in the first eight months of the financial year 2012/2013
Skills Development Scotland, November 2012 Shop Occupancy Rates
The average shop occupancy rate in West Lothian is 92.0%
West Lothian Council, October 2012 Property Prices
The average residential property price in West Lothian is £151,030
ESPC House Price Update - Q3 2012
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