Is Brigsley in North East Lincolnshire a nice place to live or is it a bit rough? We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics and demographics from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of Brigsley older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Brigsley and North East Lincolnshire? What is the claimant count in Brigsley and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Brigsley Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Waltham.| Age Band | Proportion |
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| 4 & under |  |
| 5 - 9 years | |
| 10 - 15 years | |
| 16 - 19 years | |
| 20 - 24 years | |
| 25 - 34 years | |
| 35 - 49 years | |
| 50 - 64 years | |
| 65 - 74 years | |
| 75 - 84 years | |
| 85 years & over | |
How many residents own or rent their home in Brigsley and North East Lincolnshire
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Brigsley either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 81.83 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 18.17 of Brigsley residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Waltham | 81.83% | 18.17% |
| North East Lincolnshire | 63.85% | 36.15% |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | 62.58% | 37.42% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Brigsley has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Brigsley compared to other wards in North East Lincolnshire
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Humberston and New Waltham | 85.46% | 14.54% |
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| 2 | Haverstoe | 83.37% | 16.63% |
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| 3 | Wolds | 83.13% | 16.87% |
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| 4 | Waltham | 81.83% | 18.17% |
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| 5 | Scartho | 80.9% | 19.1% |
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| 6 | Freshney | 69.19% | 30.81% |
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| 7 | Immingham | 67.49% | 32.51% |
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| 8 | Park (North East Lincolnshire) | 67.09% | 32.91% |
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| 9 | Yarborough | 66.78% | 33.22% |
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| 10 | Heneage | 59.15% | 40.85% |
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| 11 | Croft Baker | 54.64% | 45.36% |
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| 12 | Sidney Sussex | 54.17% | 45.83% |
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| 13 | South (North East Lincolnshire) | 46.61% | 53.39% |
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| 14 | West Marsh | 39.29% | 60.71% |
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| 15 | East Marsh | 29.05% | 70.95% |
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Brigsley is ranked 4 out of 15 wards in North East Lincolnshire for the percentage of home owners.Brigsley Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Brigsley residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;
- Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
- Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
- Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
- Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd
In this first table we have compared Brigsley to the national average for England.
| Level | Waltham | England |
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| No Qualifications | 19.35% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 9.02% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.12% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.59% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.46% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 29.56% | 33.92% |
Brigsley & North East Lincolnshire Immigration Statistics
We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for Brigsley in the North East Lincolnshire local area district.
Brigsley has a lower rate of immigrants than North East Lincolnshire, the Yorkshire and The Humber region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Waltham | 96.77% | 3.23% |
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| North East Lincolnshire | 93.43% | 6.57% |
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| Yorkshire and The Humber | 88.65% | 11.35% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Brigsley compared to other wards in North East Lincolnshire
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | West Marsh | 84.89% | 15.11% |
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| 2 | East Marsh | 87.52% | 12.48% |
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| 3 | Park | 91.3% | 8.7% |
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| 4 | Heneage | 92.13% | 7.87% |
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| 5 | South | 92.33% | 7.67% |
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| 6 | Immingham | 93.61% | 6.39% |
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| 7 | Yarborough | 93.87% | 6.13% |
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| 8 | Sidney Sussex | 94.21% | 5.79% |
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| 9 | Scartho | 94.36% | 5.64% |
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| 10 | Croft Baker | 95.43% | 4.57% |
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| 11 | Humberston and New Waltham | 95.73% | 4.27% |
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| 12 | Freshney | 95.81% | 4.19% |
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| 13 | Wolds | 96.39% | 3.61% |
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| 14 | Waltham | 96.77% | 3.23% |
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| 15 | Haverstoe | 97.26% | 2.74% |
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';Brigsley is ranked 14 out of 15 wards in North East Lincolnshire for the number of residents born outside of the UK.What are the occupations of the residents of Brigsley?
The largest employment sector in Brigsley is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Elementary Occupations.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 19.25% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 13.56% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 13.53% |
| Skilled Trades | 12.47% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.35% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 8.7% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 7.97% |
| Elementary Occupations | 7.51% |
Brigsley Unemployment Statistics
Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of North East Lincolnshire.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| North East Lincolnshire | 4.5% | -0.2% |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | 4.2% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 50.14% |
| In Part-Time Work | 29.25% |
| Unemployed | 2.87% |
Brigsley Health Statistics
Waltham has a lower proportion of residents (very_good_pc-$ward_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| Waltham | 44.72% | 36.5% | 13.4% | 4.07% | 1.31% |
| North East Lincolnshire | 43.06% | 35% | 15.44% | 5.04% | 1.46% |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | 46.18% | 34.31% | 13.7% | 4.49% | 1.32% |
| England | 48.49% | 33.71% | 12.65% | 3.98% | 1.17% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
How has the health of residents in North East Lincolnshire changed since 2011?
North East Lincolnshire residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 0.99% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 44.01% | 35.04% | 14.9% | 4.7% | 1.35% |
| 2021 | 43.06% | 35% | 15.44% | 5.04% | 1.46% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What is the population of Brigsley and North East Lincolnshire?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in North East Lincolnshire including Brigsley. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Croft Baker | 11481 |
| East Marsh | 11467 |
| Freshney | 9346 |
| Haverstoe | 9668 |
| Heneage | 11904 |
| Humberston and New Waltham | 11385 |
| Immingham | 11728 |
| Park | 11793 |
| Scartho | 11433 |
| Sidney Sussex | 12508 |
| South | 12757 |
| Waltham | 6789 |
| West Marsh | 7848 |
| Wolds | 7700 |
| Yarborough | 11557 |
| North East Lincolnshire Total | 159364 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
