Is Oadby in Oadby and Wigston 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 Oadby older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Oadby and Oadby and Wigston? What is the claimant count in Oadby and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Oadby Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Oadby 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 Oadby to the national average for England.
| Level | Oadby St Peter's | England |
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| No Qualifications | 20.94% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 9.96% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 12.72% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.47% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 13.37% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 35.04% | 33.92% |
Oadby 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 Oadby and Wigston.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Oadby and Wigston | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| East Midlands | 3.4% | -0.2% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|
| In Employment | 48.71% |
| In Part-Time Work | 30.17% |
| Unemployed | 4.56% |
Oadby Health Statistics
Oadby St Peter's 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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| Oadby St Peter's | 42.87% | 35.68% | 15.49% | 4.5% | 1.45% |
| Oadby and Wigston | 46.01% | 35.92% | 13.27% | 3.76% | 1.05% |
| East Midlands | 46.25% | 34.83% | 13.58% | 4.16% | 1.19% |
| 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 Oadby and Wigston changed since 2011?
Oadby and Wigston residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.12% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 45.19% | 36.62% | 13.4% | 3.71% | 1.09% |
| 2021 | 46.01% | 35.92% | 13.27% | 3.76% | 1.05% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Oadby & Oadby and Wigston 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 Oadby in the Oadby and Wigston local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Oadby St Peter's | 76.49% | 23.51% |
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| Oadby and Wigston | 80.64% | 19.36% |
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| East Midlands | 86.28% | 13.72% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Oadby compared to other wards in Oadby and Wigston
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Oadby Uplands | 66.5% | 33.5% |
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| 2 | Oadby Woodlands | 67.7% | 32.3% |
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| 3 | Oadby Brocks Hill | 69.53% | 30.47% |
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| 4 | Oadby Grange | 70.15% | 29.85% |
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| 5 | Oadby St Peter's | 76.49% | 23.51% |
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| 6 | Wigston Fields | 83.56% | 16.44% |
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| 7 | Wigston St Wolstan's | 85.12% | 14.88% |
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| 8 | Wigston Meadowcourt | 89.48% | 10.52% |
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| 9 | South Wigston | 90.49% | 9.51% |
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| 10 | Wigston All Saints | 92.36% | 7.64% |
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';Oadby is ranked 5 out of 10 wards in Oadby and Wigston for the number of residents born outside of the UK.How many residents own or rent their home in Oadby and Oadby and Wigston
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Oadby either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 62.95 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 37.05 of Oadby residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Oadby St Peter's | 62.95% | 37.05% |
| Oadby and Wigston | 75.23% | 24.77% |
| East Midlands | 65.47% | 34.53% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Oadby has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Oadby compared to other wards in Oadby and Wigston
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Oadby Brocks Hill | 86.09% | 13.91% |
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| 2 | Wigston St Wolstan's | 83.14% | 16.86% |
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| 3 | Oadby Uplands | 82.44% | 17.56% |
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| 4 | Oadby Woodlands | 80.95% | 19.05% |
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| 5 | Oadby Grange | 80.04% | 19.96% |
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| 6 | Wigston Meadowcourt | 77.46% | 22.54% |
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| 7 | Wigston All Saints | 76.65% | 23.35% |
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| 8 | Wigston Fields | 72.45% | 27.55% |
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| 9 | South Wigston | 63.05% | 36.95% |
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| 10 | Oadby St Peter's | 62.95% | 37.05% |
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Oadby is ranked 10 out of 10 wards in Oadby and Wigston for the percentage of home owners.Oadby Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Oadby St Peter's.| 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 | |
What are the occupations of the residents of Oadby?
The largest employment sector in Oadby is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 24.52% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 13.05% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 11.31% |
| Elementary Occupations | 9.19% |
| Skilled Trades | 8.92% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 8.81% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.59% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 6.36% |
What is the population of Oadby and Oadby and Wigston?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Oadby and Wigston including Oadby. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Oadby Brocks Hill | 4173 |
| Oadby Grange | 6126 |
| Oadby St Peter's | 4584 |
| Oadby Uplands | 4527 |
| Oadby Woodlands | 4928 |
| South Wigston | 8029 |
| Wigston All Saints | 5681 |
| Wigston Fields | 6720 |
| Wigston Meadowcourt | 6006 |
| Wigston St Wolstan's | 6539 |
| Oadby and Wigston Total | 57313 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
