We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Little Houghton in Barnsley 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 Little Houghton older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Little Houghton and Barnsley? Is Little Houghton an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Little Houghton Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Little Houghton 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
| Level | Darfield | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 26.01% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 11.25% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.82% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.09% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 21.61% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Little Houghton?
The largest employment sector in Little Houghton is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Administrative & Secretarial.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Elementary Occupations | 15.08% |
| Skilled Trades | 13.26% |
| Professional Occupations | 11.39% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 11.29% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 10.54% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 10.44% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 9.34% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.51% |
Little Houghton Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Darfield.| 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 | |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Little Houghton & Barnsley 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 Little Houghton in the Barnsley local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Darfield | 93.01% | 6.99% |
| Barnsley | 93.57% | 6.43% |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | 88.65% | 11.35% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Little Houghton compared to other wards in Barnsley
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central | 79.64% | 20.36% |
| 2 | Kingstone | 79.97% | 20.03% |
| 3 | Stairfoot | 91.16% | 8.84% |
| 4 | Old Town | 91.36% | 8.64% |
| 5 | Darfield | 93.01% | 6.99% |
| 6 | Wombwell | 93.1% | 6.9% |
| 7 | Dearne North | 93.17% | 6.83% |
| 8 | St Helens | 93.63% | 6.37% |
| 9 | Worsbrough | 94.66% | 5.34% |
| 10 | Monk Bretton | 94.73% | 5.27% |
| 11 | North East | 95.02% | 4.98% |
| 12 | Cudworth | 95.4% | 4.6% |
| 13 | Dearne South | 95.47% | 4.53% |
| 14 | Dodworth | 95.99% | 4.01% |
| 15 | Darton West | 96.5% | 3.5% |
| 16 | Darton East | 96.62% | 3.38% |
| 17 | Hoyland Milton | 96.85% | 3.15% |
| 18 | Penistone East | 97% | 3% |
| 19 | Royston | 97.01% | 2.99% |
| 20 | Penistone West | 97.17% | 2.83% |
| 21 | Rockingham | 97.48% | 2.52% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Little Houghton and Barnsley
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Little Houghton either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 62.02 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 37.98 of Little Houghton residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Darfield | 62.02% | 37.98% |
| Barnsley | 62.33% | 37.67% |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | 62.58% | 37.42% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Little Houghton has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Little Houghton compared to other wards in Barnsley
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Penistone East | 77.45% | 22.55% |
| 2 | Penistone West | 75.66% | 24.34% |
| 3 | Dodworth | 75.36% | 24.64% |
| 4 | Darton West | 74.85% | 25.15% |
| 5 | Darton East | 74.29% | 25.71% |
| 6 | Royston | 66.86% | 33.14% |
| 7 | Old Town (Barnsley) | 65.17% | 34.83% |
| 8 | Rockingham | 65.05% | 34.95% |
| 9 | Cudworth | 64.88% | 35.12% |
| 10 | Dearne South | 63.09% | 36.91% |
| 11 | Darfield | 62.02% | 37.98% |
| 12 | North East | 62% | 38% |
| 13 | Hoyland Milton | 61.03% | 38.97% |
| 14 | Wombwell | 58.67% | 41.33% |
| 15 | Monk Bretton | 58.15% | 41.85% |
| 16 | Worsbrough | 57.85% | 42.15% |
| 17 | Stairfoot | 56.17% | 43.83% |
| 18 | Dearne North | 50.61% | 49.39% |
| 19 | Central (Barnsley) | 49.5% | 50.5% |
| 20 | St Helens (Barnsley) | 47.37% | 52.63% |
| 21 | Kingstone | 45.61% | 54.39% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Little Houghton Health Statistics
Darfield has a significantly lower proportion of residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darfield | 42.47% | 33.34% | 16.43% | 6.15% | 1.61% |
| Barnsley | 43.35% | 33.61% | 15.54% | 5.83% | 1.68% |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | 46.18% | 34.31% | 13.7% | 4.49% | 1.32% |
| England | 48.49% | 33.71% | 12.65% | 3.98% | 1.17% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How has the health of residents in Barnsley changed since 2011?
Barnsley residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.78% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 41.6% | 33.58% | 16.42% | 6.61% | 1.79% |
| 2021 | 43.35% | 33.61% | 15.54% | 5.83% | 1.68% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Little Houghton 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 Barnsley.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Barnsley | 3.6% | -0.4% |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | 4.2% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|---|
| In Employment | 53.1% |
| In Part-Time Work | 26.15% |
| Unemployed | 4.77% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Little Houghton and Barnsley?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Barnsley including Little Houghton. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Central | 12715 |
| Cudworth | 11705 |
| Darfield | 11146 |
| Darton East | 11136 |
| Darton West | 10961 |
| Dearne North | 11361 |
| Dearne South | 12459 |
| Dodworth | 10621 |
| Hoyland Milton | 12260 |
| Kingstone | 11971 |
| Monk Bretton | 12141 |
| North East | 13714 |
| Old Town | 11280 |
| Penistone East | 12219 |
| Penistone West | 12889 |
| Rockingham | 11129 |
| Royston | 11409 |
| St Helens | 11141 |
| Stairfoot | 12843 |
| Wombwell | 13181 |
| Worsbrough | 9790 |
| Barnsley Total | 248071 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
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