Is Marylebone in Wigan 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 Marylebone older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Marylebone and Wigan? What is the claimant count in Marylebone and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Marylebone 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 Wigan.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Wigan | 3.9% | -0.4% |
| North West | 4.3% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 53.72% |
| In Part-Time Work | 24.38% |
| Unemployed | 4.7% |
Marylebone Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Marylebone 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 Marylebone to the national average for England.
| Level | Wigan Central | England |
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| No Qualifications | 18.81% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 9.16% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.47% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.38% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 15.5% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 34.08% | 33.92% |
What are the occupations of the residents of Marylebone?
The largest employment sector in Marylebone is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 22.34% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 12.9% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 10.95% |
| Elementary Occupations | 9.98% |
| Skilled Trades | 9.94% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.49% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 9.28% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 7.87% |
Marylebone & Wigan 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 Marylebone in the Wigan local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Wigan Central | 89.72% | 10.28% |
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| Wigan | 93.78% | 6.22% |
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| North West | 88.33% | 11.67% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Marylebone compared to other wards in Wigan
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Ince | 87.87% | 12.13% |
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| 2 | Leigh West | 89.05% | 10.95% |
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| 3 | Wigan Central | 89.72% | 10.28% |
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| 4 | Douglas | 90.39% | 9.61% |
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| 5 | Leigh East | 90.43% | 9.57% |
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| 6 | Wigan West | 91.93% | 8.07% |
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| 7 | Atherleigh | 92.63% | 7.37% |
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| 8 | Pemberton | 92.71% | 7.29% |
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| 9 | Abram | 92.79% | 7.21% |
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| 10 | Atherton | 93.05% | 6.95% |
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| 11 | Tyldesley | 93.67% | 6.33% |
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| 12 | Astley Mosley Common | 94.02% | 5.98% |
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| 13 | Leigh South | 94.19% | 5.81% |
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| 14 | Worsley Mesnes | 95.04% | 4.96% |
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| 15 | Golborne and Lowton West | 95.42% | 4.58% |
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| 16 | Aspull New Springs Whelley | 95.71% | 4.29% |
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| 17 | Standish with Langtree | 95.72% | 4.28% |
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| 18 | Hindley | 96% | 4% |
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| 19 | Lowton East | 96.26% | 3.74% |
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| 20 | Hindley Green | 96.3% | 3.7% |
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| 21 | Ashton | 96.48% | 3.52% |
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| 22 | Bryn | 96.88% | 3.12% |
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| 23 | Shevington with Lower Ground | 97.03% | 2.97% |
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| 24 | Winstanley | 97.27% | 2.73% |
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| 25 | Orrell | 97.44% | 2.56% |
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';Marylebone is ranked 3 out of 25 wards in Wigan for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Marylebone Health Statistics
Wigan Central 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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| Wigan Central | 47.56% | 32.43% | 14% | 4.5% | 1.51% |
| Wigan | 46.27% | 33.46% | 14.03% | 4.88% | 1.36% |
| 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 Wigan changed since 2011?
Wigan residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.64% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 45.39% | 32.7% | 14.72% | 5.7% | 1.49% |
| 2021 | 46.27% | 33.46% | 14.03% | 4.88% | 1.36% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Marylebone Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Wigan Central.| 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 Marylebone and Wigan
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Marylebone either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 58.57 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 41.43 of Marylebone residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Wigan Central | 58.57% | 41.43% |
| Wigan | 66.37% | 33.63% |
| North West | 62.33% | 37.67% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Marylebone has a lower level of home ownership than than the national average.
Marylebone compared to other wards in Wigan
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Winstanley (Wigan) | 92.37% | 7.63% |
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| 2 | Shevington with Lower Ground | 84.21% | 15.79% |
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| 3 | Hindley Green | 81.77% | 18.23% |
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| 4 | Orrell | 81.69% | 18.31% |
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| 5 | Standish with Langtree | 80.84% | 19.16% |
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| 6 | Lowton East | 80.73% | 19.27% |
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| 7 | Astley Mosley Common | 78.93% | 21.07% |
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| 8 | Ashton (Wigan) | 78.78% | 21.22% |
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| 9 | Aspull New Springs Whelley | 74.24% | 25.76% |
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| 10 | Bryn (Wigan) | 68.4% | 31.6% |
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| 11 | Worsley Mesnes | 66.18% | 33.82% |
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| 12 | Tyldesley (Wigan) | 65.8% | 34.21% |
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| 13 | Leigh South | 64.5% | 35.5% |
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| 14 | Golborne and Lowton West | 64.34% | 35.66% |
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| 15 | Atherleigh | 63.62% | 36.38% |
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| 16 | Leigh East | 61.28% | 38.72% |
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| 17 | Wigan West | 61.18% | 38.82% |
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| 18 | Abram | 59.92% | 40.08% |
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| 19 | Hindley | 59.33% | 40.67% |
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| 20 | Wigan Central | 58.57% | 41.43% |
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| 21 | Atherton | 57.19% | 42.81% |
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| 22 | Leigh West | 53.35% | 46.65% |
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| 23 | Douglas | 50.64% | 49.36% |
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| 24 | Pemberton | 49.37% | 50.63% |
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| 25 | Ince | 42.37% | 57.63% |
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Marylebone is ranked 20 out of 25 wards in Wigan for the percentage of home owners.What is the population of Marylebone and Wigan?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Wigan including Marylebone. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Abram | 15909 |
| Ashton | 12018 |
| Aspull New Springs Whelley | 13065 |
| Astley Mosley Common | 11893 |
| Atherleigh | 12411 |
| Atherton | 15786 |
| Bryn | 11694 |
| Douglas | 13819 |
| Golborne and Lowton West | 12050 |
| Hindley | 13703 |
| Hindley Green | 11348 |
| Ince | 14547 |
| Leigh East | 12811 |
| Leigh South | 14388 |
| Leigh West | 15758 |
| Lowton East | 13338 |
| Orrell | 12244 |
| Pemberton | 14893 |
| Shevington with Lower Ground | 11513 |
| Standish with Langtree | 12832 |
| Tyldesley | 14920 |
| Wigan Central | 12317 |
| Wigan West | 13457 |
| Winstanley | 11776 |
| Worsley Mesnes | 12222 |
| Wigan Total | 330712 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
