Is Higham in Burnley 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 Higham older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Higham and Burnley? What is the claimant count in Higham and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Higham & Burnley 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 Higham in the Burnley local area district.
Higham has a lower rate of immigrants than Burnley, the North West region and England as a whole.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Whittlefield with Ightenhill | 95.11% | 4.89% |
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| Burnley | 87.26% | 12.74% |
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| North West | 88.33% | 11.67% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Higham compared to other wards in Burnley
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Daneshouse with Stoneyholme | 58.42% | 41.58% |
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| 2 | Queensgate | 69.77% | 30.24% |
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| 3 | Bank Hall | 72.42% | 27.58% |
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| 4 | Lanehead | 83.21% | 16.79% |
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| 5 | Trinity | 88.2% | 11.8% |
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| 6 | Rosegrove with Lowerhouse | 91.31% | 8.69% |
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| 7 | Rosehill with Burnley Wood | 92.27% | 7.73% |
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| 8 | Coal Clough with Deerplay | 92.3% | 7.7% |
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| 9 | Whittlefield with Ightenhill | 95.11% | 4.89% |
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| 10 | Brunshaw | 95.24% | 4.76% |
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| 11 | Gawthorpe | 96.3% | 3.7% |
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| 12 | Gannow | 96.6% | 3.4% |
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| 13 | Hapton with Park | 96.8% | 3.2% |
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| 14 | Briercliffe | 96.91% | 3.09% |
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| 15 | Cliviger with Worsthorne | 97.89% | 2.11% |
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';Higham is ranked 9 out of 15 wards in Burnley for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Higham Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Whittlefield with Ightenhill.| 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 | |
Higham 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 Burnley.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Burnley | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| North West | 4.3% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 54.69% |
| In Part-Time Work | 23.43% |
| Unemployed | 2.95% |
Higham Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Higham 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 Higham to the national average for England.
| Level | Whittlefield with Ightenhill | England |
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| No Qualifications | 16.94% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 10.43% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.1% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.72% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 18.95% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 30.56% | 33.92% |
Higham Health Statistics
Whittlefield with Ightenhill 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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| Whittlefield with Ightenhill | 48.66% | 32.71% | 12.89% | 4.49% | 1.25% |
| Burnley | 45.06% | 33.36% | 14.59% | 5.36% | 1.63% |
| North West | 47.73% | 32.71% | 13.36% | 4.77% | 1.43% |
| 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 Burnley changed since 2011?
Burnley residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.85% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 42.93% | 33.64% | 15.72% | 5.99% | 1.73% |
| 2021 | 45.06% | 33.36% | 14.59% | 5.36% | 1.63% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
How many residents own or rent their home in Higham and Burnley
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Higham either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 81.11 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 18.89 of Higham residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Whittlefield with Ightenhill | 81.11% | 18.89% |
| Burnley | 59.78% | 40.22% |
| North West | 62.33% | 37.67% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Higham has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Higham compared to other wards in Burnley
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Cliviger with Worsthorne | 86.21% | 13.79% |
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| 2 | Whittlefield with Ightenhill | 81.11% | 18.89% |
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| 3 | Briercliffe | 79.34% | 20.66% |
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| 4 | Coal Clough with Deerplay | 67.8% | 32.2% |
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| 5 | Hapton with Park | 64.53% | 35.47% |
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| 6 | Lanehead | 62.97% | 37.03% |
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| 7 | Gannow | 60.69% | 39.31% |
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| 8 | Rosehill with Burnley Wood | 59.12% | 40.89% |
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| 9 | Queensgate | 56.87% | 43.13% |
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| 10 | Rosegrove with Lowerhouse | 55.52% | 44.48% |
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| 11 | Brunshaw | 52.52% | 47.48% |
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| 12 | Gawthorpe | 51.35% | 48.65% |
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| 13 | Trinity (Burnley) | 44.86% | 55.14% |
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| 14 | Daneshouse with Stoneyholme | 44.13% | 55.87% |
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| 15 | Bank Hall | 38.57% | 61.43% |
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Higham is ranked 2 out of 15 wards in Burnley for the percentage of home owners.What are the occupations of the residents of Higham?
The largest employment sector in Higham is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 18.88% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 14.04% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 13.43% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.47% |
| Skilled Trades | 10.29% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 10.07% |
| Elementary Occupations | 8.3% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 7.55% |
What is the population of Higham and Burnley?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Burnley including Higham. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Bank Hall | 6438 |
| Briercliffe | 5259 |
| Brunshaw | 5970 |
| Cliviger with Worsthorne | 5017 |
| Coal Clough with Deerplay | 5253 |
| Daneshouse with Stoneyholme | 7021 |
| Gannow | 5642 |
| Gawthorpe | 6309 |
| Hapton with Park | 5863 |
| Lanehead | 6502 |
| Queensgate | 5981 |
| Rosegrove with Lowerhouse | 6784 |
| Rosehill with Burnley Wood | 6036 |
| Trinity | 5649 |
| Whittlefield with Ightenhill | 5620 |
| Burnley Total | 89344 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
