Is Loftus in Redcar and Cleveland 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 Loftus older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Loftus and Redcar and Cleveland? What is the claimant count in Loftus and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Loftus 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 Redcar and Cleveland.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Redcar and Cleveland | 4.4% | -0.3% |
| North East | 4.3% | -0.5% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|
| In Employment | 45.11% |
| In Part-Time Work | 31.01% |
| Unemployed | 7.09% |
Loftus Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Loftus 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 Loftus to the national average for England.
| Level | Loftus | England |
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| No Qualifications | 26.38% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 10.26% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.57% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.09% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.84% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 20.19% | 33.92% |
Loftus Health Statistics
Loftus 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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| Loftus | 40.4% | 33.78% | 17.07% | 6.64% | 2.1% |
| Redcar and Cleveland | 42.54% | 34% | 15.84% | 5.8% | 1.82% |
| North East | 44.58% | 33.46% | 14.95% | 5.41% | 1.61% |
| 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 Redcar and Cleveland changed since 2011?
Redcar and Cleveland residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.25% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 42.38% | 33.91% | 15.87% | 6.05% | 1.79% |
| 2021 | 42.54% | 34% | 15.84% | 5.8% | 1.82% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
How many residents own or rent their home in Loftus and Redcar and Cleveland
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Loftus either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 58.56 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 41.44 of Loftus residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Loftus | 58.56% | 41.44% |
| Redcar and Cleveland | 64.66% | 35.34% |
| North East | 60.27% | 39.73% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Loftus has a lower level of home ownership than than the national average.
Loftus compared to other wards in Redcar and Cleveland
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Belmont (Redcar and Cleveland) | 85.99% | 14.01% |
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| 2 | Wheatlands | 84.89% | 15.11% |
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| 3 | Hutton | 84.07% | 15.94% |
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| 4 | Longbeck | 82.77% | 17.23% |
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| 5 | West Dyke | 79.38% | 20.62% |
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| 6 | St Germain's | 75.31% | 24.69% |
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| 7 | Ormesby (Redcar and Cleveland) | 74.46% | 25.54% |
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| 8 | Zetland | 73.42% | 26.58% |
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| 9 | Teesville | 72.32% | 27.68% |
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| 10 | Normanby | 72.22% | 27.78% |
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| 11 | Skelton East | 68.63% | 31.37% |
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| 12 | Brotton | 67.35% | 32.65% |
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| 13 | Saltburn | 66.73% | 33.27% |
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| 14 | Newcomen | 65.38% | 34.62% |
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| 15 | Skelton West | 62.16% | 37.84% |
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| 16 | Lockwood | 58.71% | 41.29% |
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| 17 | Loftus | 58.56% | 41.44% |
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| 18 | Guisborough | 56.85% | 43.15% |
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| 19 | South Bank | 51.69% | 48.31% |
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| 20 | Dormanstown | 50.93% | 49.07% |
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| 21 | Coatham | 49.54% | 50.46% |
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| 22 | Eston | 49.53% | 50.47% |
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| 23 | Kirkleatham | 48.24% | 51.76% |
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| 24 | Grangetown (Redcar and Cleveland) | 27.65% | 72.35% |
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Loftus is ranked 17 out of 24 wards in Redcar and Cleveland for the percentage of home owners.Loftus Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Loftus.| 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 | |
Loftus & Redcar and Cleveland 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 Loftus in the Redcar and Cleveland local area district.
Loftus has a lower rate of immigrants than Redcar and Cleveland, the North East region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Loftus | 98.08% | 1.92% |
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| Redcar and Cleveland | 97.08% | 2.92% |
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| North East | 93.23% | 6.77% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Loftus compared to other wards in Redcar and Cleveland
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | South Bank | 91.9% | 8.1% |
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| 2 | Coatham | 94.3% | 5.7% |
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| 3 | Saltburn | 95.28% | 4.72% |
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| 4 | Grangetown | 95.59% | 4.41% |
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| 5 | Dormanstown | 96.67% | 3.33% |
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| 6 | Zetland | 96.98% | 3.02% |
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| 7 | Hutton | 97.17% | 2.83% |
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| 8 | Kirkleatham | 97.24% | 2.76% |
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| 9 | Guisborough | 97.28% | 2.72% |
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| 10 | Ormesby | 97.38% | 2.62% |
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| 11 | West Dyke | 97.41% | 2.59% |
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| 12 | Newcomen | 97.47% | 2.53% |
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| 13 | Longbeck | 97.61% | 2.39% |
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| 14 | Belmont | 97.68% | 2.32% |
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| 15 | Eston | 97.68% | 2.32% |
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| 16 | Wheatlands | 97.68% | 2.32% |
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| 17 | Normanby | 97.87% | 2.13% |
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| 18 | St Germain's | 97.92% | 2.08% |
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| 19 | Loftus | 98.08% | 1.92% |
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| 20 | Skelton East | 98.11% | 1.89% |
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| 21 | Lockwood | 98.11% | 1.89% |
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| 22 | Skelton West | 98.13% | 1.87% |
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| 23 | Brotton | 98.23% | 1.77% |
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| 24 | Teesville | 98.27% | 1.73% |
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';Loftus is ranked 19 out of 24 wards in Redcar and Cleveland for the number of residents born outside of the UK.What are the occupations of the residents of Loftus?
The largest employment sector in Loftus is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Administrative & Secretarial.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Elementary Occupations | 16.85% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 15.75% |
| Skilled Trades | 13.34% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 12.4% |
| Professional Occupations | 10.16% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 8.43% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 7.41% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 7.07% |
What is the population of Loftus and Redcar and Cleveland?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Redcar and Cleveland including Loftus. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Belmont | 4292 |
| Brotton | 6905 |
| Coatham | 5123 |
| Dormanstown | 4679 |
| Eston | 7578 |
| Grangetown | 6619 |
| Guisborough | 8063 |
| Hutton | 6420 |
| Kirkleatham | 7458 |
| Lockwood | 2367 |
| Loftus | 6472 |
| Longbeck | 4026 |
| Newcomen | 5199 |
| Normanby | 6724 |
| Ormesby | 6325 |
| Saltburn | 6060 |
| Skelton East | 4212 |
| Skelton West | 4739 |
| South Bank | 5353 |
| St Germain's | 7115 |
| Teesville | 5826 |
| West Dyke | 5947 |
| Wheatlands | 5367 |
| Zetland | 4359 |
| Redcar and Cleveland Total | 137228 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
