Is Buckden in Huntingdonshire 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 Buckden older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Buckden and Huntingdonshire? What is the claimant count in Buckden and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Buckden Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Buckden 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 Buckden to the national average for England.
| Level | Buckden | England |
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| No Qualifications | 15.16% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 9.66% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.25% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.83% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 16.32% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 37.54% | 33.92% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Buckden and Huntingdonshire
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Buckden either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 77.3 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 22.7 of Buckden residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Buckden | 77.3% | 22.7% |
| Huntingdonshire | 68.97% | 31.03% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Buckden has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Buckden compared to other wards in Huntingdonshire
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Holywell-cum-Needingworth | 84.02% | 15.98% |
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| 2 | Great Paxton | 83.77% | 16.23% |
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| 3 | Alconbury | 81.34% | 18.66% |
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| 4 | Great Staughton | 81.25% | 18.75% |
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| 5 | Kimbolton | 78.55% | 21.45% |
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| 6 | Buckden | 77.3% | 22.7% |
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| 7 | St Ives West | 76.97% | 23.04% |
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| 8 | Somersham | 76.81% | 23.19% |
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| 9 | Huntingdon East | 74.96% | 25.04% |
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| 10 | Fenstanton | 74.93% | 25.07% |
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| 11 | Warboys | 74.33% | 25.67% |
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| 12 | Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley | 73.42% | 26.58% |
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| 13 | Yaxley | 72.58% | 27.42% |
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| 14 | St Neots Priory Park & Little Paxton | 72.56% | 27.44% |
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| 15 | Sawtry | 72.41% | 27.59% |
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| 16 | The Stukeleys | 71.35% | 28.65% |
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| 17 | Hemingford Grey & Houghton | 70.36% | 29.64% |
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| 18 | St Neots Eatons | 69.95% | 30.05% |
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| 19 | St Ives East | 68.94% | 31.06% |
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| 20 | Ramsey | 68.58% | 31.42% |
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| 21 | Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots | 66.02% | 33.98% |
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| 22 | Brampton (Huntingdonshire) | 63.62% | 36.38% |
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| 23 | St Neots Eynesbury | 62.93% | 37.07% |
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| 24 | St Ives South | 62.3% | 37.7% |
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| 25 | St Neots East | 52.54% | 47.46% |
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| 26 | Huntingdon North | 41.63% | 58.37% |
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Buckden is ranked 6 out of 26 wards in Huntingdonshire for the percentage of home owners.Buckden Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Buckden.| 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 | |
Buckden & Huntingdonshire 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 Buckden in the Huntingdonshire local area district.
Buckden has a lower rate of immigrants than Huntingdonshire, the East of England region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Buckden | 93.23% | 6.77% |
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| Huntingdonshire | 87.61% | 12.39% |
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| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Buckden compared to other wards in Huntingdonshire
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Huntingdon North | 70.21% | 29.79% |
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| 2 | The Stukeleys | 74.74% | 25.26% |
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| 3 | Huntingdon East | 81.99% | 18.01% |
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| 4 | Brampton | 82.92% | 17.08% |
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| 5 | St Ives South | 84.17% | 15.83% |
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| 6 | St Neots East | 84.88% | 15.12% |
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| 7 | St Ives East | 85% | 15% |
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| 8 | Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots | 87.73% | 12.27% |
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| 9 | St Neots Eynesbury | 88.49% | 11.51% |
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| 10 | St Ives West | 89.61% | 10.39% |
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| 11 | Hemingford Grey & Houghton | 89.98% | 10.02% |
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| 12 | St Neots Eatons | 90.66% | 9.34% |
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| 13 | Great Staughton | 90.89% | 9.11% |
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| 14 | Fenstanton | 90.96% | 9.04% |
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| 15 | St Neots Priory Park & Little Paxton | 91% | 9% |
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| 16 | Yaxley | 91.11% | 8.89% |
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| 17 | Kimbolton | 91.45% | 8.55% |
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| 18 | Alconbury | 91.53% | 8.47% |
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| 19 | Sawtry | 91.76% | 8.24% |
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| 20 | Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley | 91.94% | 8.06% |
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| 21 | Ramsey | 92.26% | 7.74% |
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| 22 | Warboys | 92.64% | 7.36% |
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| 23 | Holywell-cum-Needingworth | 93.08% | 6.92% |
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| 24 | Great Paxton | 93.13% | 6.87% |
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| 25 | Buckden | 93.23% | 6.77% |
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| 26 | Somersham | 93.6% | 6.4% |
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';Buckden is ranked 25 out of 26 wards in Huntingdonshire for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Buckden Health Statistics
Buckden 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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| Buckden | 46.74% | 35.47% | 12.98% | 3.45% | 1.36% |
| Huntingdonshire | 47.88% | 35.71% | 12.18% | 3.36% | 0.87% |
| East | 48.28% | 34.64% | 12.5% | 3.58% | 1% |
| 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 Huntingdonshire changed since 2011?
Huntingdonshire residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 0.85% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 48.77% | 35.67% | 11.61% | 3.09% | 0.85% |
| 2021 | 47.88% | 35.71% | 12.18% | 3.36% | 0.87% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Buckden 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 Huntingdonshire.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Huntingdonshire | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| East of England | 3% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 54.7% |
| In Part-Time Work | 27.86% |
| Unemployed | 3.16% |
What are the occupations of the residents of Buckden?
The largest employment sector in Buckden is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 22.79% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 17.77% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 16.57% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.42% |
| Skilled Trades | 9.04% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 7.78% |
| Elementary Occupations | 6.03% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 5.4% |
What is the population of Buckden and Huntingdonshire?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Huntingdonshire including Buckden. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Alconbury | 4573 |
| Brampton | 8543 |
| Buckden | 3272 |
| Fenstanton | 3748 |
| Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots | 9437 |
| Great Paxton | 2984 |
| Great Staughton | 4462 |
| Hemingford Grey & Houghton | 6337 |
| Holywell-cum-Needingworth | 6728 |
| Huntingdon East | 6958 |
| Huntingdon North | 13148 |
| Kimbolton | 3454 |
| Ramsey | 10283 |
| Sawtry | 6549 |
| Somersham | 3759 |
| St Ives East | 6737 |
| St Ives South | 7961 |
| St Ives West | 2955 |
| St Neots East | 3919 |
| St Neots Eatons | 10998 |
| St Neots Eynesbury | 12282 |
| St Neots Priory Park & Little Paxton | 10335 |
| Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley | 6464 |
| The Stukeleys | 4665 |
| Warboys | 7163 |
| Yaxley | 11271 |
| Huntingdonshire Total | 178985 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
