Is Little Layton in Blackpool 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 Little Layton older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Little Layton and Blackpool? What is the claimant count in Little Layton and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Little Layton Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Little Layton 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 Little Layton to the national average for England.
| Level | Claremont | England |
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| No Qualifications | 29.11% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 13.93% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 15.21% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.67% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 14.43% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 18.64% | 33.92% |
What are the occupations of the residents of Little Layton?
The largest employment sector in Little Layton is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Associate Professional & Technical.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Elementary Occupations | 19.43% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 19.29% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 10.69% |
| Skilled Trades | 9.61% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 9.32% |
| Professional Occupations | 7.84% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 7.09% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 6.87% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Little Layton and Blackpool
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Little Layton either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 30.69 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 69.31 of Little Layton residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Claremont (Blackpool) | 30.69% | 69.31% |
| Blackpool | 57.48% | 42.53% |
| North West | 62.33% | 37.67% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Little Layton has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.
Little Layton compared to other wards in Blackpool
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Norbreck | 84.16% | 15.84% |
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| 2 | Marton | 73.25% | 26.75% |
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| 3 | Stanley (Blackpool) | 73.23% | 26.77% |
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| 4 | Squires Gate | 71.62% | 28.38% |
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| 5 | Anchorsholme | 70.53% | 29.47% |
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| 6 | Bispham | 69.47% | 30.53% |
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| 7 | Highfield (Blackpool) | 68.09% | 31.91% |
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| 8 | Greenlands (Blackpool) | 66.23% | 33.77% |
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| 9 | Warbreck (Blackpool) | 63.32% | 36.68% |
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| 10 | Layton | 60.67% | 39.33% |
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| 11 | Tyldesley (Blackpool) | 59.49% | 40.51% |
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| 12 | Ingthorpe | 57.21% | 42.79% |
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| 13 | Hawes Side | 56.58% | 43.42% |
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| 14 | Clifton (Blackpool) | 55.22% | 44.78% |
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| 15 | Victoria (Blackpool) | 53.44% | 46.56% |
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| 16 | Waterloo (Blackpool) | 50.69% | 49.31% |
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| 17 | Brunswick | 43.97% | 56.03% |
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| 18 | Park (Blackpool) | 43.17% | 56.83% |
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| 19 | Talbot | 39.2% | 60.8% |
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| 20 | Claremont (Blackpool) | 30.69% | 69.31% |
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| 21 | Bloomfield | 30.6% | 69.4% |
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Little Layton is ranked 20 out of 21 wards in Blackpool for the percentage of home owners.Little Layton 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 Blackpool.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Blackpool | 7.2% | -0.8% |
| 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 | 43.5% |
| In Part-Time Work | 29.54% |
| Unemployed | 13.59% |
Little Layton & Blackpool 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 Little Layton in the Blackpool local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Claremont (Blackpool) | 87.6% | 12.4% |
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| Blackpool | 92.11% | 7.89% |
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| North West | 88.33% | 11.67% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Little Layton compared to other wards in Blackpool
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Bloomfield | 83.89% | 16.11% |
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| 2 | Talbot | 85.77% | 14.23% |
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| 3 | Claremont | 87.6% | 12.4% |
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| 4 | Brunswick | 87.8% | 12.2% |
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| 5 | Layton | 89.8% | 10.2% |
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| 6 | Park | 89.92% | 10.08% |
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| 7 | Tyldesley | 91.34% | 8.66% |
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| 8 | Waterloo | 91.74% | 8.26% |
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| 9 | Warbreck | 91.82% | 8.18% |
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| 10 | Victoria | 92.49% | 7.51% |
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| 11 | Greenlands | 93.17% | 6.83% |
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| 12 | Clifton | 93.71% | 6.29% |
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| 13 | Hawes Side | 94.16% | 5.84% |
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| 14 | Marton | 94.63% | 5.37% |
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| 15 | Bispham | 95.28% | 4.72% |
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| 16 | Highfield | 95.28% | 4.72% |
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| 17 | Stanley | 95.44% | 4.56% |
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| 18 | Squires Gate | 95.44% | 4.56% |
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| 19 | Ingthorpe | 95.55% | 4.45% |
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| 20 | Anchorsholme | 96.16% | 3.84% |
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| 21 | Norbreck | 96.32% | 3.68% |
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';Little Layton is ranked 3 out of 21 wards in Blackpool for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Little Layton Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Claremont.| 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 | |
Little Layton Health Statistics
Claremont has a significantly lower proportion of residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| Claremont (Blackpool) | 35.29% | 33.42% | 19.87% | 8.41% | 3.01% |
| Blackpool | 40.37% | 33.51% | 16.99% | 6.93% | 2.2% |
| 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 Blackpool changed since 2011?
Blackpool residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.24% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 39.84% | 33.8% | 16.88% | 7.28% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | 40.37% | 33.51% | 16.99% | 6.93% | 2.2% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What is the population of Little Layton and Blackpool?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Blackpool including Little Layton. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Anchorsholme | 6278 |
| Bispham | 6291 |
| Bloomfield | 7345 |
| Brunswick | 6890 |
| Claremont | 7178 |
| Clifton | 6589 |
| Greenlands | 6714 |
| Hawes Side | 7010 |
| Highfield | 6367 |
| Ingthorpe | 6468 |
| Layton | 6619 |
| Marton | 6620 |
| Norbreck | 5981 |
| Park | 7532 |
| Squires Gate | 6128 |
| Stanley | 6550 |
| Talbot | 6414 |
| Tyldesley | 6447 |
| Victoria | 6564 |
| Warbreck | 6144 |
| Waterloo | 6252 |
| Blackpool Total | 138381 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
