Is Leapgate in Wyre Forest 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 Leapgate older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Leapgate and Wyre Forest? What is the claimant count in Leapgate and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Leapgate Health Statistics
Mitton 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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| Mitton | 43.73% | 35.29% | 14.5% | 5.02% | 1.46% |
| Wyre Forest | 43.31% | 35.76% | 14.79% | 4.74% | 1.4% |
| West Midlands | 46.4% | 34.38% | 13.54% | 4.37% | 1.31% |
| 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 Wyre Forest changed since 2011?
Wyre Forest 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 | 43.61% | 35.19% | 15.19% | 4.64% | 1.36% |
| 2021 | 43.31% | 35.76% | 14.79% | 4.74% | 1.4% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Leapgate Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Mitton.| 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 Leapgate and Wyre Forest
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Leapgate either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 73.33 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 26.67 of Leapgate residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Mitton | 73.33% | 26.67% |
| Wyre Forest | 68.75% | 31.25% |
| West Midlands | 62.8% | 37.2% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Leapgate has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Leapgate compared to other wards in Wyre Forest
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Lickhill | 87.94% | 12.06% |
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| 2 | Bewdley & Rock | 81.39% | 18.61% |
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| 3 | Wyre Forest Rural | 74.35% | 25.65% |
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| 4 | Franche & Habberley North | 74.01% | 25.99% |
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| 5 | Mitton | 73.33% | 26.67% |
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| 6 | Wribbenhall & Arley | 71.48% | 28.52% |
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| 7 | Areley Kings & Riverside | 70.03% | 29.97% |
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| 8 | Aggborough & Spennells | 67.42% | 32.58% |
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| 9 | Offmore & Comberton | 65.57% | 34.43% |
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| 10 | Broadwaters | 62.22% | 37.78% |
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| 11 | Foley Park & Hoobrook | 57.97% | 42.03% |
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| 12 | Blakebrook & Habberley South | 56.94% | 43.06% |
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Leapgate is ranked 5 out of 12 wards in Wyre Forest for the percentage of home owners.Leapgate & Wyre Forest 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 Leapgate in the Wyre Forest local area district.
Leapgate has a lower rate of immigrants than Wyre Forest, the West Midlands region and England as a whole.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Mitton | 96.59% | 3.41% |
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| Wyre Forest | 95.03% | 4.97% |
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| West Midlands | 84.84% | 15.17% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Leapgate compared to other wards in Wyre Forest
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Broadwaters | 91.06% | 8.94% |
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| 2 | Blakebrook & Habberley South | 92.43% | 7.57% |
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| 3 | Aggborough & Spennells | 93.16% | 6.84% |
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| 4 | Offmore & Comberton | 93.31% | 6.69% |
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| 5 | Foley Park & Hoobrook | 94.51% | 5.49% |
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| 6 | Areley Kings & Riverside | 96.42% | 3.58% |
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| 7 | Mitton | 96.59% | 3.41% |
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| 8 | Wyre Forest Rural | 96.74% | 3.26% |
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| 9 | Franche & Habberley North | 96.82% | 3.18% |
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| 10 | Bewdley & Rock | 97.26% | 2.74% |
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| 11 | Wribbenhall & Arley | 97.44% | 2.56% |
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| 12 | Lickhill | 97.81% | 2.19% |
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';Leapgate is ranked 7 out of 12 wards in Wyre Forest for the number of residents born outside of the UK.What are the occupations of the residents of Leapgate?
The largest employment sector in Leapgate is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 14.56% |
| Skilled Trades | 14.12% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 12.36% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 12.1% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 10.65% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.54% |
| Elementary Occupations | 9.45% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 7.97% |
Leapgate Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Leapgate 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 Leapgate to the national average for England.
| Level | Mitton | England |
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| No Qualifications | 21.96% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 10.5% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.84% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.22% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 18.02% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 25% | 33.92% |
Leapgate 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 Wyre Forest.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Wyre Forest | 3.3% | -0.4% |
| West Midlands | 5% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 54.5% |
| In Part-Time Work | 28.58% |
| Unemployed | 3.73% |
What is the population of Leapgate and Wyre Forest?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Wyre Forest including Leapgate. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Aggborough & Spennells | 8774 |
| Areley Kings & Riverside | 8236 |
| Bewdley & Rock | 8457 |
| Blakebrook & Habberley South | 9350 |
| Broadwaters | 9381 |
| Foley Park & Hoobrook | 10689 |
| Franche & Habberley North | 9620 |
| Lickhill | 2409 |
| Mitton | 10110 |
| Offmore & Comberton | 9545 |
| Wribbenhall & Arley | 5381 |
| Wyre Forest Rural | 9187 |
| Wyre Forest Total | 101139 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
