Is Higher Shotton in Flintshire 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 Shotton older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Higher Shotton and Flintshire? What is the claimant count in Higher Shotton and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Higher Shotton Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Higher Shotton 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 Shotton to the national average for .
| Level | | |
|---|
| No Qualifications | 0% | 0% |
| Level 1 | 0% | 0% |
| Level 2 | 0% | 0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0% |
| Level 3 | 0% | 0% |
| Level 4 | 0% | 0% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Higher Shotton and
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Higher Shotton either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 0 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 0 of Higher Shotton residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|
| 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% |
Higher Shotton has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Higher Shotton compared to other wards in
Higher Shotton is ranked out of 0 wards in for the percentage of home owners.Higher Shotton Health Statistics
| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Higher Shotton & 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 Shotton in the local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 0% | 0% |
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| 0% | 0% |
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| 0% | 0% |
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| 0% | 0% |
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Higher Shotton compared to other wards in
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|
';Higher Shotton is ranked out of 0 wards in for the number of residents born outside of the UK.What are the occupations of the residents of Higher Shotton?
The largest employment sector in Higher Shotton is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Elementary Occupations.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | % |
| Professional Occupations | % |
| Associate Professional & Technical | % |
| Administrative & Secretarial | % |
| Skilled Trades | % |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | % |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | % |
| Elementary Occupations | % |
Higher Shotton Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in .| Age Band | Proportion |
|---|
| 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 | |
Higher Shotton 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 .| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|
| % | % |
| % | % |
| % | % |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|
| In Employment | 0% |
| In Part-Time Work | 0% |
| Unemployed | 0% |
What is the population of Higher Shotton and Flintshire?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Flintshire including Higher Shotton. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|
| Argoed | 2703 |
| Aston | 3328 |
| Bagillt East | 1829 |
| Bagillt West | 2294 |
| Broughton North East | 2365 |
| Broughton South | 4220 |
| Brynford | 2114 |
| Buckley Bistre East | 3353 |
| Buckley Bistre West | 4409 |
| Buckley Mountain | 3409 |
| Buckley Pentrobin | 5510 |
| Caergwrle | 1601 |
| Caerwys | 2601 |
| Cilcain | 1752 |
| Connah's Quay Central | 3447 |
| Connah's Quay Golftyn | 5352 |
| Connah's Quay South | 5731 |
| Connah's Quay Wepre | 2304 |
| Ewloe | 5474 |
| Ffynnongroyw | 1681 |
| Flint Castle | 2192 |
| Flint Coleshill | 3874 |
| Flint Oakenholt | 3808 |
| Flint Trelawny | 3531 |
| Greenfield | 2804 |
| Gronant | 1448 |
| Gwernaffield | 1939 |
| Gwernymynydd | 1654 |
| Halkyn | 1702 |
| Hawarden | 2061 |
| Higher Kinnerton | 1690 |
| Holywell Central | 2147 |
| Holywell East | 1887 |
| Holywell West | 2433 |
| Hope | 2689 |
| Leeswood | 2197 |
| Llanfynydd | 1883 |
| Mancot | 3406 |
| Mold Broncoed | 2828 |
| Mold East | 1950 |
| Mold South | 2695 |
| Mold West | 2736 |
| Mostyn | 1915 |
| New Brighton | 2973 |
| Northop | 3042 |
| Northop Hall | 1635 |
| Penyffordd | 4577 |
| Queensferry | 2191 |
| Saltney Mold Junction | 1610 |
| Saltney Stonebridge | 3842 |
| Sealand | 3150 |
| Shotton East | 2060 |
| Shotton Higher | 2713 |
| Shotton West | 2341 |
| Trelawnyd and Gwaenysgor | 1832 |
| Treuddyn | 1692 |
| Whitford | 2243 |
| Flintshire Total | 156847 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
