Is Higher Hogshead in Rossendale 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 Higher Hogshead older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Higher Hogshead and Rossendale? What is the claimant count in Higher Hogshead and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Higher Hogshead 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 Rossendale.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Rossendale | 4% | -0.4% |
| 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 | 57.28% |
| In Part-Time Work | 24.37% |
| Unemployed | 4.07% |
What are the occupations of the residents of Higher Hogshead?
The largest employment sector in Higher Hogshead is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Administrative & Secretarial.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 15.28% |
| Skilled Trades | 12.66% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 12.52% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 11.88% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 11.7% |
| Elementary Occupations | 9.61% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 9.18% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.79% |
Higher Hogshead & Rossendale 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 Higher Hogshead in the Rossendale local area district.
Higher Hogshead has a lower rate of immigrants than Rossendale, the North West region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Irwell | 96.06% | 3.94% |
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| Rossendale | 95% | 5% |
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| North West | 88.33% | 11.67% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Higher Hogshead compared to other wards in Rossendale
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Worsley | 88.45% | 11.55% |
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| 2 | Greenfield | 92.25% | 7.75% |
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| 3 | Cribden | 92.61% | 7.4% |
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| 4 | Hareholme | 94.16% | 5.84% |
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| 5 | Longholme | 94.4% | 5.6% |
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| 6 | Irwell | 96.06% | 3.94% |
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| 7 | Healey and Whitworth | 96.46% | 3.54% |
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| 8 | Greensclough | 96.55% | 3.45% |
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| 9 | Helmshore | 96.69% | 3.31% |
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| 10 | Eden | 96.76% | 3.24% |
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| 11 | Goodshaw | 96.76% | 3.24% |
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| 12 | Whitewell | 96.89% | 3.11% |
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| 13 | Stacksteads | 96.92% | 3.08% |
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| 14 | Facit and Shawforth | 97.32% | 2.68% |
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';Higher Hogshead is ranked 6 out of 14 wards in Rossendale for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Higher Hogshead Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Irwell.| 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 | |
How many residents own or rent their home in Higher Hogshead and Rossendale
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Higher Hogshead either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 62.8 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 37.2 of Higher Hogshead residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Irwell | 62.8% | 37.2% |
| Rossendale | 67.9% | 32.1% |
| North West | 62.33% | 37.67% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Higher Hogshead has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Higher Hogshead compared to other wards in Rossendale
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Helmshore | 79.52% | 20.48% |
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| 2 | Eden | 79.36% | 20.64% |
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| 3 | Cribden | 77.01% | 22.99% |
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| 4 | Goodshaw | 76.09% | 23.91% |
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| 5 | Greenfield (Rossendale) | 72.88% | 27.12% |
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| 6 | Greensclough | 68.13% | 31.87% |
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| 7 | Facit and Shawforth | 67.96% | 32.04% |
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| 8 | Longholme | 66.46% | 33.54% |
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| 9 | Whitewell | 65.77% | 34.23% |
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| 10 | Healey and Whitworth | 65.7% | 34.3% |
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| 11 | Hareholme | 63.22% | 36.78% |
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| 12 | Irwell | 62.8% | 37.2% |
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| 13 | Stacksteads | 56.63% | 43.37% |
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| 14 | Worsley | 55.98% | 44.02% |
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Higher Hogshead is ranked 12 out of 14 wards in Rossendale for the percentage of home owners.Higher Hogshead Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Higher Hogshead 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 Higher Hogshead to the national average for England.
| Level | Irwell | England |
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| No Qualifications | 20.52% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 11.02% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 15.29% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.28% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 19.65% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 25.26% | 33.92% |
Higher Hogshead Health Statistics
Irwell 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.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| Irwell | 46.73% | 32.68% | 14.2% | 4.92% | 1.47% |
| Rossendale | 47% | 33.24% | 13.65% | 4.84% | 1.28% |
| 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 Rossendale changed since 2011?
Rossendale residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.89% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 46.24% | 33.11% | 14.13% | 5.11% | 1.41% |
| 2021 | 47% | 33.24% | 13.65% | 4.84% | 1.28% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What is the population of Higher Hogshead and Rossendale?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Rossendale including Higher Hogshead. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Cribden | 3948 |
| Eden | 3635 |
| Facit and Shawforth | 3838 |
| Goodshaw | 4127 |
| Greenfield | 5818 |
| Greensclough | 6025 |
| Hareholme | 5822 |
| Healey and Whitworth | 4016 |
| Helmshore | 6101 |
| Irwell | 6228 |
| Longholme | 5856 |
| Stacksteads | 3946 |
| Whitewell | 5879 |
| Worsley | 6193 |
| Rossendale Total | 71432 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
