We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Loose Hill in Maidstone 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 Loose Hill older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Loose Hill and Maidstone? Is Loose Hill an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Loose Hill Health Statistics
Coxheath and Hunton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coxheath and Hunton | 48.77% | 34.89% | 12.29% | 3.23% | 0.81% |
| Maidstone | 49.77% | 34.01% | 11.96% | 3.32% | 0.94% |
| South East | 49.98% | 34.01% | 11.77% | 3.31% | 0.93% |
| 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 Maidstone changed since 2011?
Maidstone residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.62% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 48.11% | 35.05% | 12.43% | 3.43% | 0.97% |
| 2021 | 49.77% | 34.01% | 11.96% | 3.32% | 0.94% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Loose Hill and Maidstone
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Loose Hill either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 76.09 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 23.91 of Loose Hill residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Coxheath and Hunton | 76.09% | 23.91% |
| Maidstone | 67.4% | 32.6% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Loose Hill has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Loose Hill compared to other wards in Maidstone
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barming and Teston | 90.14% | 9.86% |
| 2 | Allington | 86.62% | 13.38% |
| 3 | Bearsted | 86.02% | 13.98% |
| 4 | Boxley | 85.12% | 14.88% |
| 5 | Detling and Thurnham | 84.81% | 15.19% |
| 6 | Loose | 83.35% | 16.65% |
| 7 | Leeds | 80.16% | 19.84% |
| 8 | Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton | 78.1% | 21.9% |
| 9 | North Downs | 76.49% | 23.51% |
| 10 | Staplehurst | 76.31% | 23.69% |
| 11 | Coxheath and Hunton | 76.09% | 23.91% |
| 12 | Harrietsham and Lenham | 75.06% | 24.94% |
| 13 | Headcorn | 74.37% | 25.63% |
| 14 | Sutton Valence and Langley | 73.2% | 26.81% |
| 15 | Downswood and Otham | 71.43% | 28.57% |
| 16 | South (Maidstone) | 71.07% | 28.93% |
| 17 | Marden and Yalding | 70.72% | 29.28% |
| 18 | East (Maidstone) | 64.67% | 35.33% |
| 19 | Shepway North | 64.54% | 35.46% |
| 20 | Heath (Maidstone) | 62.83% | 37.17% |
| 21 | North (Maidstone) | 57.82% | 42.18% |
| 22 | Bridge (Maidstone) | 54.17% | 45.83% |
| 23 | Shepway South | 52.05% | 47.95% |
| 24 | Fant | 51.79% | 48.21% |
| 25 | Park Wood | 48.04% | 51.96% |
| 26 | High Street (Maidstone) | 40.8% | 59.2% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Loose Hill Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Loose Hill 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 | Coxheath and Hunton | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 17.86% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 10.96% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 15.06% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.59% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.45% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 29.49% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Loose Hill Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Coxheath and Hunton.| 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)
What are the occupations of the residents of Loose Hill?
The largest employment sector in Loose Hill is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Professional Occupations | 18.12% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 16.87% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 14.79% |
| Skilled Trades | 12.2% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 11.09% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 7.79% |
| Elementary Occupations | 7.54% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 5.98% |
Loose Hill 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 Maidstone.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Maidstone | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| South East | 2.9% | -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 | 59.09% |
| In Part-Time Work | 26.64% |
| Unemployed | 2.89% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Loose Hill & Maidstone 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 Loose Hill in the Maidstone local area district.
Loose Hill has a lower rate of immigrants than Maidstone, the South East region and England as a whole.| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Coxheath and Hunton | 92.49% | 7.51% |
| Maidstone | 86.04% | 13.96% |
| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Loose Hill compared to other wards in Maidstone
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | High Street | 70.94% | 29.06% |
| 2 | North | 74.19% | 25.81% |
| 3 | Fant | 77.13% | 22.87% |
| 4 | Bridge | 77.72% | 22.28% |
| 5 | East | 78.99% | 21.01% |
| 6 | Heath | 79.74% | 20.26% |
| 7 | Park Wood | 84.58% | 15.42% |
| 8 | South | 85.78% | 14.22% |
| 9 | Shepway North | 86.89% | 13.11% |
| 10 | Downswood and Otham | 88.85% | 11.15% |
| 11 | Shepway South | 89.4% | 10.6% |
| 12 | Allington | 90.55% | 9.45% |
| 13 | Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton | 91.68% | 8.32% |
| 14 | Boxley | 92.25% | 7.75% |
| 15 | Sutton Valence and Langley | 92.26% | 7.74% |
| 16 | Staplehurst | 92.32% | 7.68% |
| 17 | Loose | 92.34% | 7.66% |
| 18 | Marden and Yalding | 92.34% | 7.66% |
| 19 | Coxheath and Hunton | 92.49% | 7.51% |
| 20 | Barming and Teston | 92.63% | 7.37% |
| 21 | Detling and Thurnham | 92.89% | 7.11% |
| 22 | Bearsted | 93.01% | 6.99% |
| 23 | Headcorn | 93.35% | 6.65% |
| 24 | Leeds | 93.93% | 6.07% |
| 25 | North Downs | 94.15% | 5.85% |
| 26 | Harrietsham and Lenham | 94.61% | 5.39% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Loose Hill and Maidstone?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Maidstone including Loose Hill. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Allington | 7496 |
| Barming and Teston | 2299 |
| Bearsted | 8362 |
| Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton | 2811 |
| Boxley | 8641 |
| Bridge | 6632 |
| Coxheath and Hunton | 7980 |
| Detling and Thurnham | 3099 |
| Downswood and Otham | 3072 |
| East | 8932 |
| Fant | 10866 |
| Harrietsham and Lenham | 6756 |
| Headcorn | 6040 |
| Heath | 7199 |
| High Street | 11852 |
| Leeds | 2416 |
| Loose | 2581 |
| Marden and Yalding | 8981 |
| North | 10055 |
| North Downs | 2431 |
| Park Wood | 9516 |
| Shepway North | 9225 |
| Shepway South | 5963 |
| South | 10110 |
| Staplehurst | 6350 |
| Sutton Valence and Langley | 3467 |
| Maidstone Total | 173132 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
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