Is Mangrove Green in Luton 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 Mangrove Green older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Mangrove Green and Luton? What is the claimant count in Mangrove Green and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Mangrove Green Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Wigmore.| 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 Mangrove Green and Luton
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Mangrove Green either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 65.26 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 34.74 of Mangrove Green residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Wigmore | 65.26% | 34.74% |
| Luton | 53.94% | 46.06% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Mangrove Green has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Mangrove Green compared to other wards in Luton
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Barnfield (Luton) | 81.25% | 18.75% |
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| 2 | Stopsley | 78.01% | 21.99% |
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| 3 | Bramingham | 77.93% | 22.07% |
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| 4 | Icknield | 75.64% | 24.36% |
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| 5 | Limbury | 69% | 31% |
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| 6 | Wigmore | 65.26% | 34.74% |
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| 7 | Sundon Park | 63.48% | 36.52% |
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| 8 | Challney | 61.78% | 38.22% |
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| 9 | Round Green | 61.7% | 38.3% |
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| 10 | Crawley | 60.01% | 39.99% |
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| 11 | Saints | 58.59% | 41.41% |
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| 12 | Lewsey | 55.46% | 44.54% |
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| 13 | Leagrave | 53.34% | 46.66% |
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| 14 | Northwell | 48.73% | 51.27% |
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| 15 | Biscot | 46.26% | 53.74% |
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| 16 | Dallow | 43.15% | 56.85% |
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| 17 | Farley | 42.77% | 57.23% |
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| 18 | High Town | 28.92% | 71.08% |
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| 19 | South (Luton) | 19.64% | 80.36% |
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Mangrove Green is ranked 6 out of 19 wards in Luton for the percentage of home owners.Mangrove Green Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Mangrove Green 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 Mangrove Green to the national average for England.
| Level | Wigmore | England |
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| No Qualifications | 17.8% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 12.02% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.56% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.55% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.28% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 28.96% | 33.92% |
What are the occupations of the residents of Mangrove Green?
The largest employment sector in Mangrove Green is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 15.93% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 12.18% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 11.74% |
| Skilled Trades | 11.62% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 11% |
| Elementary Occupations | 10.76% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.52% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 8.61% |
Mangrove Green 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 Luton.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Luton | 5.5% | -0.5% |
| East of England | 3% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 62.19% |
| In Part-Time Work | 24.07% |
| Unemployed | 4.56% |
Mangrove Green Health Statistics
Wigmore 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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| Wigmore | 48.97% | 35.55% | 11.12% | 3.34% | 1.02% |
| Luton | 48.68% | 34.56% | 12.02% | 3.62% | 1.12% |
| East | 48.28% | 34.64% | 12.5% | 3.58% | 1% |
| 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 Luton changed since 2011?
Luton residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.61% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 46.56% | 36.07% | 12.44% | 3.73% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | 48.68% | 34.56% | 12.02% | 3.62% | 1.12% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Mangrove Green & Luton 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 Mangrove Green in the Luton local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Wigmore | 76.96% | 23.04% |
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| Luton | 61.56% | 38.44% |
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| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Mangrove Green compared to other wards in Luton
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | South | 43.84% | 56.16% |
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| 2 | High Town | 46.7% | 53.3% |
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| 3 | Dallow | 48.56% | 51.44% |
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| 4 | Biscot | 50.98% | 49.02% |
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| 5 | Challney | 57.79% | 42.21% |
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| 6 | Saints | 58.03% | 41.97% |
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| 7 | Farley | 58.66% | 41.34% |
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| 8 | Leagrave | 64.04% | 35.96% |
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| 9 | Crawley | 65.54% | 34.46% |
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| 10 | Lewsey | 65.68% | 34.32% |
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| 11 | Northwell | 67.66% | 32.34% |
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| 12 | Limbury | 67.97% | 32.03% |
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| 13 | Round Green | 70.64% | 29.36% |
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| 14 | Sundon Park | 71.15% | 28.85% |
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| 15 | Barnfield | 72.2% | 27.8% |
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| 16 | Icknield | 73.19% | 26.81% |
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| 17 | Bramingham | 76.65% | 23.35% |
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| 18 | Wigmore | 76.96% | 23.04% |
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| 19 | Stopsley | 82.61% | 17.39% |
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';Mangrove Green is ranked 18 out of 19 wards in Luton for the number of residents born outside of the UK.What is the population of Mangrove Green and Luton?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Luton including Mangrove Green. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Barnfield | 7638 |
| Biscot | 16667 |
| Bramingham | 7001 |
| Challney | 14300 |
| Crawley | 7441 |
| Dallow | 17069 |
| Farley | 13041 |
| High Town | 11280 |
| Icknield | 7474 |
| Leagrave | 12456 |
| Lewsey | 12547 |
| Limbury | 7856 |
| Northwell | 8143 |
| Round Green | 12114 |
| Saints | 14891 |
| South | 18539 |
| Stopsley | 6668 |
| Sundon Park | 7712 |
| Wigmore | 10691 |
| Luton Total | 213528 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
