Is New Boultham in Lincoln 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 New Boultham older than the national average or younger? What is the population of New Boultham and Lincoln? What is the claimant count in New Boultham and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.New Boultham Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Boultham.| 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 | |
New Boultham 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 Lincoln.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Lincoln | 4.4% | -0.1% |
| East Midlands | 3.4% | -0.2% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|
| In Employment | 33.53% |
| In Part-Time Work | 24.35% |
| Unemployed | 4.67% |
New Boultham & Lincoln 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 New Boultham in the Lincoln local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Boultham | 83.2% | 16.8% |
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| Lincoln | 84.92% | 15.08% |
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| East Midlands | 86.28% | 13.72% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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New Boultham compared to other wards in Lincoln
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Park | 69.19% | 30.81% |
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| 2 | Abbey | 73.41% | 26.59% |
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| 3 | Boultham | 83.2% | 16.8% |
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| 4 | Carholme | 87.38% | 12.62% |
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| 5 | Glebe | 87.83% | 12.17% |
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| 6 | Birchwood | 89.43% | 10.57% |
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| 7 | Castle | 89.56% | 10.44% |
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| 8 | Minster | 90.2% | 9.8% |
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| 9 | Moorland | 90.44% | 9.56% |
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| 10 | Witham | 92.34% | 7.66% |
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| 11 | Hartsholme | 92.35% | 7.65% |
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';New Boultham is ranked 3 out of 11 wards in Lincoln for the number of residents born outside of the UK.New Boultham Health Statistics
Boultham 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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| Boultham | 45.37% | 38.93% | 12.1% | 2.83% | 0.76% |
| Lincoln | 43.82% | 36.81% | 13.91% | 4.3% | 1.16% |
| East Midlands | 46.25% | 34.83% | 13.58% | 4.16% | 1.19% |
| 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 Lincoln changed since 2011?
Lincoln residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 0.13% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 44.18% | 36.58% | 13.9% | 4.18% | 1.16% |
| 2021 | 43.82% | 36.81% | 13.91% | 4.3% | 1.16% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
How many residents own or rent their home in New Boultham and Lincoln
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in New Boultham either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 51.63 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 48.37 of New Boultham residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Boultham | 51.63% | 48.37% |
| Lincoln | 50.5% | 49.5% |
| East Midlands | 65.47% | 34.53% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
New Boultham has a lower level of home ownership than than the national average.
New Boultham compared to other wards in Lincoln
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Witham (Lincoln) | 74.91% | 25.09% |
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| 2 | Hartsholme | 70.19% | 29.81% |
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| 3 | Moorland | 56.11% | 43.89% |
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| 4 | Glebe | 54.73% | 45.27% |
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| 5 | Birchwood (Lincoln) | 53.57% | 46.43% |
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| 6 | Minster | 51.9% | 48.1% |
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| 7 | Boultham | 51.63% | 48.37% |
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| 8 | Castle (Lincoln) | 44.65% | 55.35% |
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| 9 | Carholme | 42.75% | 57.25% |
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| 10 | Abbey (Lincoln) | 38.2% | 61.8% |
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| 11 | Park (Lincoln) | 31.4% | 68.6% |
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New Boultham is ranked 7 out of 11 wards in Lincoln for the percentage of home owners.New Boultham Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education New Boultham 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 New Boultham to the national average for England.
| Level | Boultham | England |
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| No Qualifications | 10.22% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 5.78% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 8.78% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.18% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 46.92% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 22% | 33.92% |
What are the occupations of the residents of New Boultham?
The largest employment sector in New Boultham is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 15.1% |
| Elementary Occupations | 14.69% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 10.76% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 10.59% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.06% |
| Skilled Trades | 9.03% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 8.98% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 7.97% |
What is the population of New Boultham and Lincoln?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Lincoln including New Boultham. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Abbey | 10664 |
| Birchwood | 8450 |
| Boultham | 11932 |
| Carholme | 11190 |
| Castle | 7117 |
| Glebe | 8856 |
| Hartsholme | 7825 |
| Minster | 7165 |
| Moorland | 7914 |
| Park | 11260 |
| Witham | 7676 |
| Lincoln Total | 100049 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
