Is Mile End in East Cambridgeshire 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 Mile End older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Mile End and East Cambridgeshire? What is the claimant count in Mile End and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.How many residents own or rent their home in Mile End and East Cambridgeshire
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Mile End either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 70.03 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 29.97 of Mile End residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Ely North | 70.03% | 29.97% |
| East Cambridgeshire | 68.03% | 31.97% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Mile End has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Mile End compared to other wards in East Cambridgeshire
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Downham Villages | 78.55% | 21.45% |
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| 2 | Sutton (East Cambridgeshire) | 77.89% | 22.11% |
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| 3 | Burwell | 76.25% | 23.75% |
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| 4 | Haddenham | 74.43% | 25.57% |
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| 5 | Fordham & Isleham | 70.26% | 29.74% |
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| 6 | Bottisham | 70.06% | 29.94% |
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| 7 | Ely North | 70.03% | 29.97% |
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| 8 | Ely West | 66.7% | 33.3% |
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| 9 | Woodditton | 66.3% | 33.7% |
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| 10 | Soham North | 63.03% | 36.97% |
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| 11 | Littleport | 62.66% | 37.34% |
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| 12 | Soham South | 59.66% | 40.34% |
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| 13 | Ely East | 54.83% | 45.17% |
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Mile End is ranked 7 out of 13 wards in East Cambridgeshire for the percentage of home owners.Mile End Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Mile End 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 Mile End to the national average for England.
| Level | Ely North | England |
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| No Qualifications | 11.21% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 7.08% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.29% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.94% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 16.19% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 45.91% | 33.92% |
Mile End Health Statistics
Ely North has significantly more residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| Ely North | 54.77% | 33.11% | 9.46% | 2.19% | 0.47% |
| East Cambridgeshire | 48.34% | 35.13% | 12.4% | 3.26% | 0.88% |
| 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 East Cambridgeshire changed since 2011?
East Cambridgeshire residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 0.48% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 48.77% | 35.18% | 12.09% | 3.12% | 0.85% |
| 2021 | 48.34% | 35.13% | 12.4% | 3.26% | 0.88% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What are the occupations of the residents of Mile End?
The largest employment sector in Mile End is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 29.24% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 15.81% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 14.75% |
| Skilled Trades | 8.38% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.15% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 7.58% |
| Elementary Occupations | 6.18% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 5.08% |
Mile End Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Ely North.| 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 | |
Mile End & East Cambridgeshire 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 Mile End in the East Cambridgeshire local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Ely North | 83.35% | 16.65% |
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| East Cambridgeshire | 88.19% | 11.81% |
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| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Mile End compared to other wards in East Cambridgeshire
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Ely East | 81.12% | 18.88% |
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| 2 | Ely North | 83.35% | 16.65% |
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| 3 | Soham South | 85.33% | 14.67% |
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| 4 | Soham North | 85.71% | 14.29% |
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| 5 | Ely West | 85.77% | 14.23% |
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| 6 | Littleport | 87.12% | 12.88% |
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| 7 | Woodditton | 88.65% | 11.35% |
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| 8 | Bottisham | 89.03% | 10.97% |
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| 9 | Fordham & Isleham | 90.89% | 9.11% |
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| 10 | Burwell | 92.45% | 7.55% |
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| 11 | Sutton | 92.52% | 7.48% |
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| 12 | Haddenham | 93.54% | 6.46% |
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| 13 | Downham Villages | 94.02% | 5.98% |
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';Mile End is ranked 2 out of 13 wards in East Cambridgeshire for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Mile End 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 East Cambridgeshire.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| East Cambridgeshire | 2% | -0.2% |
| 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 | 69.05% |
| In Part-Time Work | 23.09% |
| Unemployed | 3.1% |
What is the population of Mile End and East Cambridgeshire?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in East Cambridgeshire including Mile End. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Bottisham | 5853 |
| Burwell | 6420 |
| Downham Villages | 3097 |
| Ely East | 6101 |
| Ely North | 5052 |
| Ely West | 10506 |
| Fordham & Isleham | 6297 |
| Haddenham | 3358 |
| Littleport | 10103 |
| Soham North | 7931 |
| Soham South | 6241 |
| Stretham | 6615 |
| Sutton | 5566 |
| Woodditton | 7032 |
| East Cambridgeshire Total | 90172 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
