Is Highgate in Camden 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 Highgate older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Highgate and Camden? What is the claimant count in Highgate and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Highgate 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 | |
Highgate Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Highgate 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 Highgate 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% |
Highgate & 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 Highgate in the local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|
| 0% | 0% |
|---|
| 0% | 0% |
|---|
| 0% | 0% |
|---|
| 0% | 0% |
|---|
Highgate compared to other wards in
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|
';Highgate is ranked out of 0 wards in for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Highgate 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
What are the occupations of the residents of Highgate?
The largest employment sector in Highgate 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 | % |
How many residents own or rent their home in Highgate and
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Highgate 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 Highgate residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|
| 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% |
Highgate has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Highgate compared to other wards in
Highgate is ranked out of 0 wards in for the percentage of home owners.Highgate 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 Highgate and Camden?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Camden including Highgate. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|
| Belsize | 15895 |
| Bloomsbury | 12883 |
| Camden Town with Primrose Hill | 14973 |
| Cantelowes | 15304 |
| Fortune Green | 14827 |
| Frognal and Fitzjohns | 16663 |
| Gospel Oak | 13662 |
| Hampstead Town | 14410 |
| Haverstock | 15326 |
| Highgate | 13077 |
| Holborn and Covent Garden | 16474 |
| Kentish Town | 16362 |
| Kilburn | 15169 |
| King's Cross | 15137 |
| Regent's Park | 16116 |
| St Pancras and Somers Town | 19745 |
| Swiss Cottage | 17337 |
| West Hampstead | 16156 |
| Camden Total | 279516 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
