Socio-economic statistics for Baxenden, Lancashire

Socio-economic statistics for Baxenden, Lancashire

Is Baxenden in Hyndburn 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 Baxenden older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Baxenden and Hyndburn? What is the claimant count in Baxenden and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.

Baxenden 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 Hyndburn.
AreaUnemployedYearly Change
Hyndburn5.7%0.1%
North West4.3%-0.3%
England3.8%-0.3%
UK3.7%-0.3%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
The 2021 census had data on people who were economically active (seeking work) yet unemployed on Census day (Sunday March 21st 2021). These statitics do cover Baxenden on a ward level. However, it has to be noted that the Census day was during the height of the Covid19 pandemic and therefore are not reflective of normal levels of unemployment. For example, between March 2020 and June 2020 people claiming Universal Credit doubled in most areas of the United Kingdom and then steadily declined up to the day of the Census and beyond. This data also contains the proportion of people in part-time work (working between 1-35 hours per week), which maybe an indicator of under employment in Baxenden.
Economic StatusProportion
In Employment59.31%
In Part-Time Work22.21%
Unemployed3.42%
77.79% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Baxenden

Baxenden & Hyndburn 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 Baxenden in the Hyndburn local area district.

Baxenden has a lower rate of immigrants than Hyndburn, the North West region and England as a whole.
AreaBorn in UKBorn outside UK
Baxenden96.46%3.54%
Hyndburn91.05%8.95%
North West88.33%11.67%
England82.65%17.35%

Baxenden compared to other wards in Hyndburn

#WardBorn in UKBorn outside UK
1Central72.13%27.87%
2Spring Hill80.59%19.41%
3Church82.78%17.22%
4Barnfield89.44%10.56%
5Netherton90.07%9.93%
6Peel91.34%8.66%
7Milnshaw92.78%7.22%
8Huncoat94.15%5.85%
9Altham95.04%4.96%
10St Andrew's95.43%4.57%
11Rishton95.72%4.28%
12Overton95.97%4.03%
13Clayton-le-Moors96.25%3.75%
14St Oswald's96.34%3.66%
15Baxenden96.46%3.54%
16Immanuel97.35%2.65%
';Baxenden is ranked 15 out of 16 wards in Hyndburn for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

Baxenden Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Baxenden 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 Baxenden to the national average for England.
LevelBaxendenEngland
No Qualifications13.97%18.08%
Level 19.19%9.69%
Level 214.6%13.32%
Apprenticeship7.66%5.32%
Level 320.46%16.92%
Level 431.84%33.92%

What are the occupations of the residents of Baxenden?

The largest employment sector in Baxenden is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Elementary Occupations.
SectorProportion
Professional Occupations20.87%
Associate Professional & Technical13.42%
Skilled Trades13.07%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials12.28%
Administrative & Secretarial9.77%
Caring, leisure & Other Services9.42%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives7.25%
Elementary Occupations6.61%

Baxenden Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Baxenden.
Age BandProportion
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

Baxenden Health Statistics

Baxenden has more residents (very_good_pc-$country_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
AreaVGGFBVB
Baxenden50.32%33.72%11.81%3.03%1.12%
Hyndburn43.92%34.3%14.77%5.33%1.66%
North West47.73%32.71%13.36%4.77%1.43%
England48.49%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 Hyndburn changed since 2011?

Hyndburn residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.97% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
YearVGGFBVB
201143.05%34.2%15.14%5.95%1.66%
202143.92%34.3%14.77%5.33%1.66%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

How many residents own or rent their home in Baxenden and Hyndburn

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Baxenden either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 86.94 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 13.06 of Baxenden residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
AreaOwnedRented
Baxenden86.94%13.06%
Hyndburn63.08%36.92%
North West62.33%37.67%
England61.31%38.69%

Baxenden has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.

Baxenden compared to other wards in Hyndburn

#WardOwnedRented
1Baxenden86.94%13.06%
2St Oswald's (Hyndburn)86.58%13.42%
3Overton (Hyndburn)70.57%29.43%
4Altham70.29%29.71%
5Huncoat70.28%29.72%
6Clayton-le-Moors65.17%34.83%
7Immanuel64.24%35.76%
8Rishton64.15%35.85%
9Milnshaw61.68%38.32%
10Netherton60.19%39.81%
11St Andrew's (Hyndburn)56.38%43.62%
12Barnfield (Hyndburn)51.86%48.14%
13Spring Hill50.61%49.39%
14Central (Hyndburn)50.35%49.65%
15Church (Hyndburn)47.74%52.26%
16Peel46.55%53.45%
Baxenden is ranked 1 out of 16 wards in Hyndburn for the percentage of home owners.

What is the population of Baxenden and Hyndburn?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Hyndburn including Baxenden. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

WardPopulation
Altham5241
Barnfield4453
Baxenden4013
Central5660
Church5236
Clayton-le-Moors4478
Huncoat4704
Immanuel4349
Milnshaw4864
Netherton4597
Overton6436
Peel4362
Rishton6428
Spring Hill5670
St Andrew's4408
St Oswald's6234
Hyndburn Total81133



Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.