Is Holehouse in High Peak 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 Holehouse older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Holehouse and High Peak? What is the claimant count in Holehouse and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Holehouse Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Holehouse 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 Holehouse to the national average for England.
| Level | St John's | England |
|---|
| No Qualifications | 11.54% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 8.59% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.38% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.16% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.56% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 41.93% | 33.92% |
What are the occupations of the residents of Holehouse?
The largest employment sector in Holehouse is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Elementary Occupations.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|
| Professional Occupations | 24.43% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 21.64% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 11.63% |
| Skilled Trades | 10.98% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 8.5% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 7.97% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 4.31% |
| Elementary Occupations | 4.09% |
Holehouse Health Statistics
St John's 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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| St John's (High Peak) | 49.44% | 34.53% | 11.76% | 3.21% | 1.07% |
| High Peak | 47.62% | 34.18% | 13.2% | 3.89% | 1.11% |
| 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 High Peak changed since 2011?
High Peak residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.21% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 47.51% | 34.08% | 13.21% | 4.07% | 1.12% |
| 2021 | 47.62% | 34.18% | 13.2% | 3.89% | 1.11% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Holehouse 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 High Peak.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|
| High Peak | 2.6% | 0% |
| East Midlands | 3.4% | -0.2% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|
| In Employment | 55.62% |
| In Part-Time Work | 27.16% |
| Unemployed | 3.51% |
Holehouse & High Peak 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 Holehouse in the High Peak local area district.
Holehouse has a lower rate of immigrants than High Peak, the East Midlands region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| St John's (High Peak) | 96.04% | 3.96% |
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| High Peak | 95.84% | 4.16% |
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| East Midlands | 86.28% | 13.72% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Holehouse compared to other wards in High Peak
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Buxton Central | 90.53% | 9.47% |
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| 2 | Howard Town | 94.77% | 5.23% |
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| 3 | New Mills West | 94.94% | 5.06% |
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| 4 | Stone Bench | 95.06% | 4.94% |
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| 5 | Corbar | 95.14% | 4.86% |
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| 6 | Temple | 95.37% | 4.63% |
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| 7 | Padfield | 95.59% | 4.41% |
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| 8 | Sett | 95.6% | 4.4% |
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| 9 | New Mills East | 95.73% | 4.27% |
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| 10 | Hope Valley | 95.84% | 4.16% |
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| 11 | Chapel West | 95.91% | 4.09% |
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| 12 | St John's | 96.04% | 3.96% |
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| 13 | Dinting | 96.06% | 3.94% |
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| 14 | Whitfield | 96.09% | 3.91% |
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| 15 | Chapel East | 96.19% | 3.81% |
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| 16 | Hadfield North | 96.2% | 3.8% |
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| 17 | Barms | 96.24% | 3.76% |
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| 18 | Burbage | 96.24% | 3.76% |
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| 19 | Tintwistle | 96.26% | 3.74% |
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| 20 | Simmondley | 96.42% | 3.58% |
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| 21 | Old Glossop | 96.46% | 3.54% |
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| 22 | Hayfield | 96.49% | 3.51% |
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| 23 | Whaley Bridge | 96.52% | 3.48% |
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| 24 | Blackbrook | 96.56% | 3.44% |
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| 25 | Cote Heath | 96.83% | 3.17% |
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| 26 | Hadfield South | 97.12% | 2.88% |
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| 27 | Gamesley | 97.22% | 2.78% |
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| 28 | Limestone Peak | 97.77% | 2.23% |
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';Holehouse is ranked 12 out of 28 wards in High Peak for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Holehouse Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in St John's.| 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 Holehouse and High Peak
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Holehouse either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 81.47 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 18.53 of Holehouse residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| St John's (High Peak) | 81.47% | 18.53% |
| High Peak | 70.95% | 29.05% |
| East Midlands | 65.47% | 34.53% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Holehouse has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Holehouse compared to other wards in High Peak
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Simmondley | 90.46% | 9.54% |
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| 2 | Dinting | 87.78% | 12.22% |
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| 3 | Temple | 87.41% | 12.59% |
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| 4 | Sett | 85.13% | 14.87% |
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| 5 | Burbage | 83.26% | 16.74% |
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| 6 | St John's (High Peak) | 81.47% | 18.53% |
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| 7 | Old Glossop | 80.67% | 19.33% |
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| 8 | Blackbrook (High Peak) | 80.29% | 19.71% |
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| 9 | Hadfield South | 77.98% | 22.02% |
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| 10 | Whaley Bridge | 76.32% | 23.68% |
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| 11 | Hayfield | 76.13% | 23.87% |
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| 12 | Chapel West | 75.79% | 24.21% |
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| 13 | Limestone Peak | 75.08% | 24.92% |
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| 14 | Hope Valley | 74.26% | 25.74% |
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| 15 | New Mills West | 73.9% | 26.1% |
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| 16 | Corbar | 73.71% | 26.29% |
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| 17 | Cote Heath | 73.33% | 26.67% |
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| 18 | Chapel East | 71.94% | 28.06% |
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| 19 | Tintwistle | 71.81% | 28.19% |
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| 20 | Padfield | 68.83% | 31.17% |
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| 21 | New Mills East | 62.44% | 37.56% |
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| 22 | Barms | 59.36% | 40.64% |
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| 23 | Howard Town | 58.37% | 41.63% |
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| 24 | Hadfield North | 57.86% | 42.14% |
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| 25 | Stone Bench | 55.27% | 44.73% |
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| 26 | Whitfield (High Peak) | 51.25% | 48.75% |
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| 27 | Buxton Central | 50.79% | 49.21% |
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| 28 | Gamesley | 32.84% | 67.16% |
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Holehouse is ranked 6 out of 28 wards in High Peak for the percentage of home owners.What is the population of Holehouse and High Peak?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in High Peak including Holehouse. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Barms | 1994 |
| Blackbrook | 4226 |
| Burbage | 2116 |
| Buxton Central | 4036 |
| Chapel East | 2158 |
| Chapel West | 5036 |
| Corbar | 3611 |
| Cote Heath | 4114 |
| Dinting | 2186 |
| Gamesley | 2507 |
| Hadfield North | 2487 |
| Hadfield South | 4162 |
| Hayfield | 1973 |
| Hope Valley | 3671 |
| Howard Town | 4614 |
| Limestone Peak | 2155 |
| New Mills East | 3954 |
| New Mills West | 4327 |
| Old Glossop | 4705 |
| Padfield | 2417 |
| Sett | 2027 |
| Simmondley | 4302 |
| St John's | 1749 |
| Stone Bench | 4633 |
| Temple | 2430 |
| Tintwistle | 2061 |
| Whaley Bridge | 6568 |
| Whitfield | 2414 |
| High Peak Total | 92633 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
