Is Highfields in Leicester 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 Highfields older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Highfields and Leicester? What is the claimant count in Highfields and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.What are the occupations of the residents of Highfields?
The largest employment sector in Highfields is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Elementary Occupations | 26.04% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 20.88% |
| Professional Occupations | 9.54% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 8.92% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.05% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 6.11% |
| Skilled Trades | 5.91% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 4.05% |
Highfields & Leicester 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 Highfields in the Leicester local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Wycliffe | 42.03% | 57.97% |
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| Leicester | 58.9% | 41.1% |
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| East Midlands | 86.28% | 13.72% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Highfields compared to other wards in Leicester
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Belgrave | 29.46% | 70.55% |
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| 2 | Rushey Mead | 38.36% | 61.64% |
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| 3 | North Evington | 39.64% | 60.36% |
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| 4 | Wycliffe | 42.03% | 57.97% |
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| 5 | Spinney Hills | 44.74% | 55.26% |
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| 6 | Stoneygate | 49.8% | 50.2% |
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| 7 | Westcotes | 51.45% | 48.55% |
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| 8 | Troon | 56.94% | 43.06% |
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| 9 | Evington | 57.42% | 42.58% |
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| 10 | Fosse | 57.83% | 42.17% |
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| 11 | Castle | 62.12% | 37.88% |
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| 12 | Abbey | 62.84% | 37.16% |
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| 13 | Humberstone & Hamilton | 65.88% | 34.12% |
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| 14 | Beaumont Leys | 67.96% | 32.04% |
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| 15 | Saffron | 68.96% | 31.04% |
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| 16 | Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields | 70.98% | 29.02% |
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| 17 | Thurncourt | 72.96% | 27.04% |
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| 18 | Knighton | 75.25% | 24.75% |
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| 19 | Western | 76.92% | 23.08% |
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| 20 | Eyres Monsell | 81.78% | 18.22% |
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| 21 | Aylestone | 82.23% | 17.77% |
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';Highfields is ranked 4 out of 21 wards in Leicester for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Highfields Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Highfields 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 Highfields to the national average for England.
| Level | Wycliffe | England |
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| No Qualifications | 38.17% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 12.89% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 12.41% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.35% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 10.64% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 17.23% | 33.92% |
Highfields Health Statistics
Wycliffe 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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| Wycliffe | 51.99% | 30.7% | 11.78% | 4.14% | 1.39% |
| Leicester | 48.76% | 33.49% | 12.52% | 4% | 1.23% |
| East Midlands | 46.25% | 34.83% | 13.58% | 4.16% | 1.19% |
| 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 Leicester changed since 2011?
Leicester residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.71% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 44.9% | 35.64% | 13.42% | 4.54% | 1.49% |
| 2021 | 48.76% | 33.49% | 12.52% | 4% | 1.23% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Highfields Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Wycliffe.| 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 Highfields and Leicester
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Highfields either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 36.99 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 63.01 of Highfields residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Wycliffe | 36.99% | 63.01% |
| Leicester | 46.65% | 53.35% |
| East Midlands | 65.47% | 34.53% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Highfields has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.
Highfields compared to other wards in Leicester
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Knighton | 70.42% | 29.58% |
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| 2 | Troon | 61.83% | 38.17% |
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| 3 | Evington | 61.7% | 38.3% |
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| 4 | Thurncourt | 61.49% | 38.51% |
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| 5 | Rushey Mead | 61.3% | 38.7% |
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| 6 | Spinney Hills | 60.48% | 39.52% |
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| 7 | Aylestone | 60.21% | 39.79% |
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| 8 | Humberstone & Hamilton | 56.92% | 43.08% |
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| 9 | Western | 48.44% | 51.56% |
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| 10 | Beaumont Leys | 48.14% | 51.86% |
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| 11 | Abbey (Leicester) | 46.06% | 53.94% |
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| 12 | Stoneygate | 44.01% | 55.99% |
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| 13 | North Evington | 43.67% | 56.33% |
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| 14 | Eyres Monsell | 43.27% | 56.73% |
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| 15 | Belgrave (Leicester) | 42.18% | 57.82% |
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| 16 | Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields | 40.54% | 59.46% |
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| 17 | Wycliffe | 36.99% | 63.01% |
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| 18 | Fosse | 35.25% | 64.75% |
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| 19 | Saffron | 25.47% | 74.53% |
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| 20 | Westcotes | 25.04% | 74.96% |
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| 21 | Castle (Leicester) | 21.62% | 78.38% |
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Highfields is ranked 17 out of 21 wards in Leicester for the percentage of home owners.Highfields 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 Leicester.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Leicester | 5% | -0.2% |
| East Midlands | 3.4% | -0.2% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 44.19% |
| In Part-Time Work | 40.4% |
| Unemployed | 8.34% |
What is the population of Highfields and Leicester?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Leicester including Highfields. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Abbey | 20863 |
| Aylestone | 11128 |
| Beaumont Leys | 17653 |
| Belgrave | 17460 |
| Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields | 20069 |
| Castle | 27184 |
| Evington | 16619 |
| Eyres Monsell | 10973 |
| Fosse | 14272 |
| Humberstone & Hamilton | 20409 |
| Knighton | 15704 |
| North Evington | 21347 |
| Rushey Mead | 16714 |
| Saffron | 15269 |
| Spinney Hills | 12268 |
| Stoneygate | 21521 |
| Thurncourt | 11258 |
| Troon | 12863 |
| Westcotes | 16388 |
| Western | 19579 |
| Wycliffe | 14495 |
| Leicester Total | 354036 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
