Socio-economic statistics for Downhead Park, Milton Keynes

Socio-economic statistics for Downhead Park, Milton Keynes

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

Downhead Park 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 Milton Keynes.
AreaUnemployedYearly Change
Milton Keynes3.7%0%
South East2.9%-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 Downhead Park 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 Downhead Park.
Economic StatusProportion
In Employment58.55%
In Part-Time Work24.43%
Unemployed4.94%
75.57% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Downhead Park

How many residents own or rent their home in Downhead Park and Milton Keynes

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Downhead Park either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 54.36 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 45.64 of Downhead Park residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
AreaOwnedRented
Campbell Park & Old Woughton54.36%45.64%
Milton Keynes54.77%45.23%
South East65.66%34.34%
England61.31%38.69%

Downhead Park has a lower level of home ownership than than the national average.

Downhead Park compared to other wards in Milton Keynes

#WardOwnedRented
1Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope75.34%24.66%
2Olney72.72%27.28%
3Newport Pagnell South69.06%30.94%
4Bletchley West63.64%36.36%
5Stony Stratford63.01%36.99%
6Danesborough & Walton61.72%38.28%
7Bletchley Park60.57%39.43%
8Tattenhoe58.42%41.58%
9Stantonbury55.69%44.31%
10Loughton & Shenley55.44%44.56%
11Wolverton54.93%45.07%
12Campbell Park & Old Woughton54.36%45.64%
13Broughton (Milton Keynes)53.24%46.76%
14Bletchley East52.37%47.63%
15Shenley Brook End50.82%49.18%
16Bradwell (Milton Keynes)48.08%51.92%
17Monkston47.18%52.82%
18Central Milton Keynes30.23%69.77%
19Woughton & Fishermead24.88%75.12%
Downhead Park is ranked 12 out of 19 wards in Milton Keynes for the percentage of home owners.

Downhead Park Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Campbell Park & Old Woughton.
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

What are the occupations of the residents of Downhead Park?

The largest employment sector in Downhead Park is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
SectorProportion
Professional Occupations19.32%
Elementary Occupations14.54%
Associate Professional & Technical12.86%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials12.5%
Administrative & Secretarial9.55%
Skilled Trades7.76%
Caring, leisure & Other Services7.7%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives7.24%

Downhead Park Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Downhead Park 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 Downhead Park to the national average for England.
LevelCampbell Park & Old WoughtonEngland
No Qualifications16.6%18.08%
Level 110.57%9.69%
Level 213.49%13.32%
Apprenticeship4.5%5.32%
Level 315.74%16.92%
Level 435.81%33.92%

Downhead Park Health Statistics

Campbell Park & Old Woughton 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
Campbell Park & Old Woughton49.01%34.57%11.87%3.48%1.08%
Milton Keynes51.08%33.72%11.05%3.22%0.93%
South East49.98%34.01%11.77%3.31%0.93%
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 Milton Keynes changed since 2011?

Milton Keynes residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 0.25% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
YearVGGFBVB
201150.17%34.88%10.82%3.2%0.94%
202151.08%33.72%11.05%3.22%0.93%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

Downhead Park & Milton Keynes 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 Downhead Park in the Milton Keynes local area district.

AreaBorn in UKBorn outside UK
Campbell Park & Old Woughton68.22%31.78%
Milton Keynes74.28%25.72%
South East84.24%15.76%
England82.65%17.35%

Downhead Park compared to other wards in Milton Keynes

#WardBorn in UKBorn outside UK
1Central Milton Keynes52.15%47.85%
2Woughton & Fishermead63.13%36.87%
3Broughton65.06%34.94%
4Campbell Park & Old Woughton68.22%31.78%
5Tattenhoe70.83%29.17%
6Monkston71.39%28.61%
7Loughton & Shenley71.62%28.38%
8Shenley Brook End72.98%27.02%
9Bradwell73.61%26.39%
10Bletchley East75.03%24.97%
11Stantonbury75.7%24.3%
12Stony Stratford76.95%23.05%
13Bletchley Park78.02%21.98%
14Wolverton78.43%21.57%
15Bletchley West79.79%20.21%
16Danesborough & Walton82.14%17.86%
17Newport Pagnell South87.27%12.73%
18Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope90.49%9.51%
19Olney92.19%7.81%
';Downhead Park is ranked 4 out of 19 wards in Milton Keynes for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

What is the population of Downhead Park and Milton Keynes?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Milton Keynes including Downhead Park. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

WardPopulation
Bletchley East15634
Bletchley Park14959
Bletchley West14496
Bradwell12753
Broughton18492
Campbell Park & Old Woughton12897
Central Milton Keynes16715
Danesborough & Walton12540
Loughton & Shenley16747
Monkston13330
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope11609
Newport Pagnell South11105
Olney11438
Shenley Brook End13448
Stantonbury16066
Stony Stratford11777
Tattenhoe12237
Wolverton15559
Woughton & Fishermead18401
Milton Keynes Total270203



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