Is Hart Hill in Luton 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 Hart Hill older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Hart Hill and Luton? What is the claimant count in Hart Hill and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Hart Hill Health Statistics
High Town has more residents (very_good_pc-$country_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| High Town | 51.21% | 34.91% | 10.14% | 2.73% | 1.02% |
| Luton | 48.68% | 34.56% | 12.02% | 3.62% | 1.12% |
| East | 48.28% | 34.64% | 12.5% | 3.58% | 1% |
| 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 Luton changed since 2011?
Luton residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.61% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 46.56% | 36.07% | 12.44% | 3.73% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | 48.68% | 34.56% | 12.02% | 3.62% | 1.12% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Hart Hill & Luton 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 Hart Hill in the Luton local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| High Town | 46.7% | 53.3% |
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| Luton | 61.56% | 38.44% |
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| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Hart Hill compared to other wards in Luton
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | South | 43.84% | 56.16% |
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| 2 | High Town | 46.7% | 53.3% |
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| 3 | Dallow | 48.56% | 51.44% |
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| 4 | Biscot | 50.98% | 49.02% |
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| 5 | Challney | 57.79% | 42.21% |
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| 6 | Saints | 58.03% | 41.97% |
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| 7 | Farley | 58.66% | 41.34% |
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| 8 | Leagrave | 64.04% | 35.96% |
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| 9 | Crawley | 65.54% | 34.46% |
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| 10 | Lewsey | 65.68% | 34.32% |
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| 11 | Northwell | 67.66% | 32.34% |
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| 12 | Limbury | 67.97% | 32.03% |
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| 13 | Round Green | 70.64% | 29.36% |
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| 14 | Sundon Park | 71.15% | 28.85% |
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| 15 | Barnfield | 72.2% | 27.8% |
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| 16 | Icknield | 73.19% | 26.81% |
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| 17 | Bramingham | 76.65% | 23.35% |
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| 18 | Wigmore | 76.96% | 23.04% |
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| 19 | Stopsley | 82.61% | 17.39% |
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';Hart Hill is ranked 2 out of 19 wards in Luton for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Hart Hill Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Hart Hill 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 Hart Hill to the national average for England.
| Level | High Town | England |
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| No Qualifications | 21.46% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 9.84% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 10.65% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.07% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 12.96% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 35.44% | 33.92% |
Hart Hill Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in High Town.| 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 Hart Hill?
The largest employment sector in Hart Hill is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Elementary Occupations | 23.63% |
| Professional Occupations | 13.3% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 11.65% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 9.87% |
| Skilled Trades | 9.83% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 9.33% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 7.24% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 7.14% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Hart Hill and Luton
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Hart Hill either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 28.92 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 71.08 of Hart Hill residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| High Town | 28.92% | 71.08% |
| Luton | 53.94% | 46.06% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Hart Hill has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.
Hart Hill compared to other wards in Luton
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Barnfield (Luton) | 81.25% | 18.75% |
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| 2 | Stopsley | 78.01% | 21.99% |
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| 3 | Bramingham | 77.93% | 22.07% |
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| 4 | Icknield | 75.64% | 24.36% |
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| 5 | Limbury | 69% | 31% |
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| 6 | Wigmore | 65.26% | 34.74% |
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| 7 | Sundon Park | 63.48% | 36.52% |
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| 8 | Challney | 61.78% | 38.22% |
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| 9 | Round Green | 61.7% | 38.3% |
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| 10 | Crawley | 60.01% | 39.99% |
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| 11 | Saints | 58.59% | 41.41% |
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| 12 | Lewsey | 55.46% | 44.54% |
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| 13 | Leagrave | 53.34% | 46.66% |
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| 14 | Northwell | 48.73% | 51.27% |
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| 15 | Biscot | 46.26% | 53.74% |
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| 16 | Dallow | 43.15% | 56.85% |
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| 17 | Farley | 42.77% | 57.23% |
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| 18 | High Town | 28.92% | 71.08% |
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| 19 | South (Luton) | 19.64% | 80.36% |
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Hart Hill is ranked 18 out of 19 wards in Luton for the percentage of home owners.Hart Hill 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 Luton.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Luton | 5.5% | -0.5% |
| East of England | 3% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 59.66% |
| In Part-Time Work | 22.7% |
| Unemployed | 7.51% |
What is the population of Hart Hill and Luton?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Luton including Hart Hill. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Barnfield | 7638 |
| Biscot | 16667 |
| Bramingham | 7001 |
| Challney | 14300 |
| Crawley | 7441 |
| Dallow | 17069 |
| Farley | 13041 |
| High Town | 11280 |
| Icknield | 7474 |
| Leagrave | 12456 |
| Lewsey | 12547 |
| Limbury | 7856 |
| Northwell | 8143 |
| Round Green | 12114 |
| Saints | 14891 |
| South | 18539 |
| Stopsley | 6668 |
| Sundon Park | 7712 |
| Wigmore | 10691 |
| Luton Total | 213528 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
