Is Higher Walton in Warrington 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 Higher Walton older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Higher Walton and Warrington? What is the claimant count in Higher Walton and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Higher Walton Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Appleton.| 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 | |
Higher Walton 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 Warrington.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Warrington | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| North West | 4.3% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 54.49% |
| In Part-Time Work | 25.82% |
| Unemployed | 2.55% |
Higher Walton Health Statistics
Appleton has significantly more residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| Appleton (Warrington) | 55.36% | 31.11% | 9.97% | 2.84% | 0.73% |
| Warrington | 50.06% | 32.77% | 12.13% | 3.92% | 1.12% |
| North West | 47.73% | 32.71% | 13.36% | 4.77% | 1.43% |
| 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 Warrington changed since 2011?
Warrington residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.27% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 49.81% | 32.75% | 12.09% | 4.19% | 1.17% |
| 2021 | 50.06% | 32.77% | 12.13% | 3.92% | 1.12% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
How many residents own or rent their home in Higher Walton and Warrington
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Higher Walton either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 87.49 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 12.51 of Higher Walton residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Appleton (Warrington) | 87.49% | 12.51% |
| Warrington | 68.68% | 31.32% |
| North West | 62.33% | 37.67% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Higher Walton has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Higher Walton compared to other wards in Warrington
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Grappenhall | 89.82% | 10.18% |
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| 2 | Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall | 88.95% | 11.05% |
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| 3 | Penketh and Cuerdley | 87.71% | 12.29% |
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| 4 | Appleton (Warrington) | 87.49% | 12.51% |
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| 5 | Rixton and Woolston | 86.34% | 13.66% |
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| 6 | Poulton South | 85.04% | 14.96% |
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| 7 | Lymm North and Thelwall | 84.2% | 15.8% |
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| 8 | Burtonwood and Winwick | 82.14% | 17.86% |
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| 9 | Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft | 81.19% | 18.81% |
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| 10 | Westbrook (Warrington) | 80.23% | 19.77% |
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| 11 | Stockton Heath | 79.3% | 20.7% |
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| 12 | Lymm South | 76.3% | 23.7% |
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| 13 | Poulton North | 74.21% | 25.79% |
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| 14 | Chapelford and Old Hall | 73.04% | 26.96% |
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| 15 | Great Sankey South | 69.11% | 30.89% |
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| 16 | Latchford West | 60.42% | 39.58% |
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| 17 | Birchwood (Warrington) | 57.36% | 42.64% |
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| 18 | Orford | 56.85% | 43.15% |
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| 19 | Latchford East | 48.35% | 51.65% |
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| 20 | Poplars and Hulme | 43.09% | 56.91% |
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| 21 | Fairfield and Howley | 40.44% | 59.56% |
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| 22 | Bewsey and Whitecross | 36.77% | 63.23% |
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Higher Walton is ranked 4 out of 22 wards in Warrington for the percentage of home owners.What are the occupations of the residents of Higher Walton?
The largest employment sector in Higher Walton is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 28.96% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 22.23% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 13.92% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.59% |
| Skilled Trades | 6.07% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 5.92% |
| Elementary Occupations | 5.58% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 2.56% |
Higher Walton & Warrington 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 Higher Walton in the Warrington local area district.
Higher Walton has a lower rate of immigrants than Warrington, the North West region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Appleton (Warrington) | 93.44% | 6.56% |
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| Warrington | 90.64% | 9.36% |
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| North West | 88.33% | 11.67% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Higher Walton compared to other wards in Warrington
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Bewsey and Whitecross | 73.82% | 26.18% |
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| 2 | Fairfield and Howley | 80.65% | 19.35% |
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| 3 | Orford | 86.24% | 13.76% |
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| 4 | Latchford East | 87.99% | 12.01% |
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| 5 | Chapelford and Old Hall | 88.21% | 11.79% |
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| 6 | Latchford West | 89.04% | 10.96% |
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| 7 | Poplars and Hulme | 89.76% | 10.24% |
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| 8 | Great Sankey South | 90.39% | 9.61% |
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| 9 | Westbrook | 90.49% | 9.51% |
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| 10 | Birchwood | 90.75% | 9.25% |
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| 11 | Appleton | 93.44% | 6.56% |
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| 12 | Poulton North | 93.82% | 6.18% |
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| 13 | Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall | 94% | 6% |
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| 14 | Lymm South | 94.03% | 5.97% |
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| 15 | Grappenhall | 94.82% | 5.18% |
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| 16 | Stockton Heath | 95.08% | 4.92% |
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| 17 | Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft | 95.18% | 4.82% |
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| 18 | Lymm North and Thelwall | 95.37% | 4.63% |
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| 19 | Rixton and Woolston | 95.59% | 4.41% |
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| 20 | Burtonwood and Winwick | 95.72% | 4.28% |
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| 21 | Poulton South | 96.16% | 3.84% |
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| 22 | Penketh and Cuerdley | 96.36% | 3.64% |
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';Higher Walton is ranked 11 out of 22 wards in Warrington for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Higher Walton Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Higher Walton 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 Higher Walton to the national average for England.
| Level | Appleton | England |
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| No Qualifications | 10.75% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 6.37% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.03% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.31% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 15.33% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 48.42% | 33.92% |
What is the population of Higher Walton and Warrington?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Warrington including Higher Walton. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Appleton | 9960 |
| Bewsey and Whitecross | 12059 |
| Birchwood | 10254 |
| Burtonwood and Winwick | 6271 |
| Chapelford and Old Hall | 11738 |
| Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft | 11593 |
| Fairfield and Howley | 11372 |
| Grappenhall | 7232 |
| Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall | 9635 |
| Great Sankey South | 11590 |
| Latchford East | 9008 |
| Latchford West | 7929 |
| Lymm North and Thelwall | 10898 |
| Lymm South | 6624 |
| Orford | 11794 |
| Penketh and Cuerdley | 9727 |
| Poplars and Hulme | 12660 |
| Poulton North | 9994 |
| Poulton South | 6873 |
| Rixton and Woolston | 9049 |
| Stockton Heath | 6820 |
| Westbrook | 6317 |
| Warrington Total | 209397 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
