Is Higher Wych in Wrexham 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 Wych older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Higher Wych and Wrexham? What is the claimant count in Higher Wych and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.What are the occupations of the residents of Higher Wych?
The largest employment sector in Higher Wych 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 Wych Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Higher Wych 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 Wych 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% |
Higher Wych 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 Wych 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% |
Higher Wych & 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 Wych in the local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|
| 0% | 0% |
|---|
| 0% | 0% |
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| 0% | 0% |
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| 0% | 0% |
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Higher Wych compared to other wards in
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|
';Higher Wych is ranked out of 0 wards in for the number of residents born outside of the UK.How many residents own or rent their home in Higher Wych and
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Higher Wych 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 Wych residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|
| 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% |
Higher Wych has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Higher Wych compared to other wards in
Higher Wych is ranked out of 0 wards in for the percentage of home owners.Higher Wych 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 | |
What is the population of Higher Wych and Wrexham?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Wrexham including Higher Wych. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|
| Acton | 3146 |
| Borras Park | 2268 |
| Bronington | 3154 |
| Brymbo | 4365 |
| Bryn Cefn | 2228 |
| Brynyffynnon | 3777 |
| Cartrefle | 2339 |
| Cefn | 5069 |
| Chirk North | 2409 |
| Chirk South | 2001 |
| Coedpoeth | 4777 |
| Dyffryn Ceiriog/Ceiriog Valley | 2077 |
| Erddig | 2083 |
| Esclusham | 2755 |
| Garden Village | 1990 |
| Gresford East and West | 2691 |
| Grosvenor | 2497 |
| Gwenfro | 1759 |
| Gwersyllt East and South | 4958 |
| Gwersyllt North | 2849 |
| Gwersyllt West | 3120 |
| Hermitage | 2394 |
| Holt | 4889 |
| Johnstown | 3122 |
| Little Acton | 2238 |
| Llangollen Rural | 2024 |
| Llay | 4641 |
| Maesydre | 1905 |
| Marchwiel | 2273 |
| Marford and Hoseley | 2210 |
| Minera | 2327 |
| New Broughton | 3765 |
| Offa | 2424 |
| Overton | 3496 |
| Pant | 2296 |
| Penycae | 2296 |
| Penycae and Ruabon South | 2493 |
| Plas Madoc | 2069 |
| Ponciau | 4978 |
| Queensway | 2564 |
| Rhosnesni | 3453 |
| Rossett | 3094 |
| Ruabon | 2930 |
| Smithfield | 2852 |
| Stansty | 2095 |
| Whitegate | 2721 |
| Wynnstay | 2194 |
| Wrexham Total | 136055 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
