Socio-economic statistics for Helmingham, Suffolk

Socio-economic statistics for Helmingham, Suffolk

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

Helmingham 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 Mid Suffolk.
AreaUnemployedYearly Change
Mid Suffolk1.9%-0.2%
East of England3%-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 Helmingham 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 Helmingham.
Economic StatusProportion
In Employment57.73%
In Part-Time Work31.74%
Unemployed2.9%
68.26% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Helmingham

Helmingham & Mid Suffolk 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 Helmingham in the Mid Suffolk local area district.

Helmingham has a lower rate of immigrants than Mid Suffolk, the East of England region and England as a whole.
AreaBorn in UKBorn outside UK
Stonham95.64%4.36%
Mid Suffolk94.37%5.63%
East85.09%14.91%
England82.65%17.35%

Helmingham compared to other wards in Mid Suffolk

#WardBorn in UKBorn outside UK
1Battisford & Ringshall82.41%17.59%
2St Peter's91.31%8.69%
3Stow Thorney91.95%8.05%
4Chilton93.39%6.62%
5Eye93.94%6.06%
6Thurston94.16%5.84%
7Rattlesden94.19%5.81%
8Rickinghall94.42%5.58%
9Elmswell & Woolpit94.43%5.57%
10Combs Ford94.65%5.35%
11Debenham95%5%
12Needham Market95.05%4.95%
13Onehouse95.17%4.83%
14Stradbroke & Laxfield95.22%4.78%
15Hoxne & Worlingworth95.41%4.59%
16Gislingham95.41%4.59%
17Blakenham95.44%4.56%
18Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden95.61%4.39%
19Stonham95.64%4.36%
20Bramford95.69%4.31%
21Palgrave95.81%4.19%
22Walsham-le-Willows96.03%3.97%
23Mendlesham96.16%3.84%
24Fressingfield96.41%3.59%
25Claydon & Barham96.44%3.56%
26Bacton96.62%3.38%
';Helmingham is ranked 19 out of 26 wards in Mid Suffolk for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

Helmingham Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Stonham.
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 Helmingham?

The largest employment sector in Helmingham is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
SectorProportion
Professional Occupations21.34%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials19.45%
Skilled Trades14%
Associate Professional & Technical11.76%
Administrative & Secretarial10.71%
Elementary Occupations7.07%
Caring, leisure & Other Services6.65%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives3.92%

How many residents own or rent their home in Helmingham and Mid Suffolk

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Helmingham either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 78.39 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 21.61 of Helmingham residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
AreaOwnedRented
Stonham78.39%21.61%
Mid Suffolk73.87%26.13%
East65.23%34.77%
England61.31%38.69%

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

Helmingham compared to other wards in Mid Suffolk

#WardOwnedRented
1Bacton (Mid Suffolk)83.11%16.89%
2Onehouse80.28%19.72%
3Palgrave80.08%19.92%
4Blakenham79.97%20.03%
5Gislingham79.97%20.03%
6Thurston79.35%20.65%
7Claydon & Barham78.93%21.07%
8Rattlesden78.39%21.61%
9Stonham78.39%21.61%
10Mendlesham77.6%22.4%
11Hoxne & Worlingworth77.22%22.78%
12Fressingfield76.67%23.33%
13Bramford76.12%23.88%
14Rickinghall75.6%24.4%
15Elmswell & Woolpit74.12%25.88%
16Debenham73.6%26.4%
17Stradbroke & Laxfield72.92%27.08%
18Walsham-le-Willows72.55%27.45%
19Needham Market71.4%28.6%
20Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden71.11%28.89%
21Battisford & Ringshall70.21%29.79%
22Stow Thorney70.02%29.98%
23Eye68.44%31.56%
24Combs Ford67.82%32.18%
25Chilton (Mid Suffolk)67.16%32.84%
26St Peter's (Mid Suffolk)58.08%41.92%
Helmingham is ranked 9 out of 26 wards in Mid Suffolk for the percentage of home owners.

Helmingham Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Helmingham 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 Helmingham to the national average for England.
LevelStonhamEngland
No Qualifications13.43%18.08%
Level 19.72%9.69%
Level 214.87%13.32%
Apprenticeship5.69%5.32%
Level 316.48%16.92%
Level 437.99%33.92%

Helmingham Health Statistics

Stonham has a lower proportion of residents (very_good_pc-$ward_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
AreaVGGFBVB
Stonham47.36%37.37%12.43%2.16%0.67%
Mid Suffolk46.94%35.99%12.86%3.36%0.85%
East48.28%34.64%12.5%3.58%1%
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 Mid Suffolk changed since 2011?

Mid Suffolk residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 0.26% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
YearVGGFBVB
201147.88%35.31%12.85%3.12%0.83%
202146.94%35.99%12.86%3.36%0.85%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

What is the population of Helmingham and Mid Suffolk?

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

WardPopulation
Bacton3000
Battisford & Ringshall3976
Blakenham3299
Bramford2540
Chilton6676
Claydon & Barham6031
Combs Ford6210
Debenham3309
Elmswell & Woolpit6531
Eye3067
Fressingfield2884
Gislingham3217
Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden5781
Hoxne & Worlingworth2748
Mendlesham3011
Needham Market6133
Onehouse2947
Palgrave2879
Rattlesden3186
Rickinghall2956
St Peter's2480
Stonham2985
Stow Thorney6748
Stradbroke & Laxfield3150
Thurston5926
Walsham-le-Willows3187
Mid Suffolk Total104857



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