Is Longview in Knowsley 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 Longview older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Longview and Knowsley? What is the claimant count in Longview and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.What are the occupations of the residents of Longview?
The largest employment sector in Longview is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Elementary Occupations | 13.93% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 13.01% |
| Professional Occupations | 12.88% |
| Skilled Trades | 11.3% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 10.53% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.04% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 9.84% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 8.32% |
Longview Health Statistics
St Michaels has a lower proportion of residents (very_good_pc-$ward_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 Michaels (Knowsley) | 44.46% | 29.4% | 15.68% | 7.73% | 2.72% |
| Knowsley | 47.29% | 30.14% | 13.95% | 6.5% | 2.12% |
| North West | 47.73% | 32.71% | 13.36% | 4.77% | 1.43% |
| 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 Knowsley changed since 2011?
Knowsley residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.58% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 46.03% | 29.82% | 14.68% | 7.29% | 2.18% |
| 2021 | 47.29% | 30.14% | 13.95% | 6.5% | 2.12% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Longview Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Longview 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 Longview to the national average for England.
| Level | St Michaels | England |
|---|
| No Qualifications | 30.46% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 10.89% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.73% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.55% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 15.82% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 21.37% | 33.92% |
Longview Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in St Michaels.| 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 | |
Longview & Knowsley 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 Longview in the Knowsley local area district.
Longview has a lower rate of immigrants than Knowsley, the North West region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| St Michaels (Knowsley) | 94.98% | 5.02% |
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| Knowsley | 94.84% | 5.16% |
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| North West | 88.33% | 11.67% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Longview compared to other wards in Knowsley
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Stockbridge | 91.09% | 8.91% |
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| 2 | Page Moss | 92.64% | 7.36% |
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| 3 | Prescot South | 92.95% | 7.05% |
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| 4 | Northwood | 93.39% | 6.61% |
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| 5 | Prescot North | 94.38% | 5.62% |
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| 6 | St Michaels | 94.98% | 5.02% |
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| 7 | Cherryfield | 95.1% | 4.9% |
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| 8 | Shevington | 95.23% | 4.77% |
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| 9 | Halewood North | 95.59% | 4.41% |
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| 10 | Halewood South | 95.6% | 4.4% |
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| 11 | Whitefield | 96.07% | 3.93% |
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| 12 | Whiston and Cronton | 96.48% | 3.52% |
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| 13 | Swanside | 96.68% | 3.32% |
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| 14 | St Gabriels | 96.84% | 3.16% |
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| 15 | Roby | 96.96% | 3.04% |
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';Longview is ranked 6 out of 15 wards in Knowsley for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Longview 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 Knowsley.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Knowsley | 4.9% | -0.4% |
| North West | 4.3% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|
| In Employment | 50.7% |
| In Part-Time Work | 27.96% |
| Unemployed | 7.13% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Longview and Knowsley
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Longview either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 51.5 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 48.5 of Longview residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| St Michaels (Knowsley) | 51.5% | 48.5% |
| Knowsley | 59.46% | 40.54% |
| North West | 62.33% | 37.67% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Longview has a lower level of home ownership than than the national average.
Longview compared to other wards in Knowsley
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Roby | 86.24% | 13.76% |
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| 2 | Swanside | 83.06% | 16.94% |
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| 3 | Halewood North | 70.55% | 29.45% |
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| 4 | Whiston and Cronton | 65.86% | 34.14% |
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| 5 | Prescot South | 63.52% | 36.48% |
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| 6 | Halewood South | 62.01% | 37.99% |
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| 7 | Shevington | 60.92% | 39.08% |
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| 8 | St Gabriels | 60.17% | 39.83% |
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| 9 | Prescot North | 59.53% | 40.47% |
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| 10 | Cherryfield | 56.84% | 43.16% |
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| 11 | Whitefield | 56.21% | 43.79% |
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| 12 | St Michaels (Knowsley) | 51.5% | 48.5% |
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| 13 | Page Moss | 48.44% | 51.56% |
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| 14 | Northwood (Knowsley) | 39.42% | 60.58% |
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| 15 | Stockbridge | 39.25% | 60.75% |
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Longview is ranked 12 out of 15 wards in Knowsley for the percentage of home owners.What is the population of Longview and Knowsley?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Knowsley including Longview. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Cherryfield | 10787 |
| Halewood North | 9812 |
| Halewood South | 10950 |
| Northwood | 11455 |
| Page Moss | 10511 |
| Prescot North | 10159 |
| Prescot South | 10329 |
| Roby | 9172 |
| Shevington | 10424 |
| St Gabriels | 9483 |
| St Michaels | 9044 |
| Stockbridge | 11255 |
| Swanside | 9647 |
| Whiston and Cronton | 9216 |
| Whitefield | 10208 |
| Knowsley Total | 152452 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
