Is Ratby in Hinckley and Bosworth 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 Ratby older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Ratby and Hinckley and Bosworth? What is the claimant count in Ratby and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Ratby Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Ratby 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 Ratby to the national average for England.
| Level | Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton | England |
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| No Qualifications | 17.5% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 10.22% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 15.38% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.73% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 18.96% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 28.87% | 33.92% |
Ratby & Hinckley and Bosworth 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 Ratby in the Hinckley and Bosworth local area district.
Ratby has a lower rate of immigrants than Hinckley and Bosworth, the East Midlands region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton | 95.86% | 4.14% |
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| Hinckley and Bosworth | 93.79% | 6.21% |
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| East Midlands | 86.28% | 13.72% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Ratby compared to other wards in Hinckley and Bosworth
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Hinckley Castle | 88.29% | 11.71% |
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| 2 | Hinckley Clarendon | 92.2% | 7.8% |
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| 3 | Groby | 92.55% | 7.45% |
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| 4 | Hinckley Trinity | 92.98% | 7.02% |
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| 5 | Hinckley De Montfort | 93.17% | 6.83% |
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| 6 | Earl Shilton | 93.18% | 6.82% |
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| 7 | Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead | 94.32% | 5.68% |
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| 8 | Burbage Sketchley and Stretton | 94.38% | 5.62% |
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| 9 | Barwell | 94.47% | 5.53% |
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| 10 | Ambien | 94.82% | 5.18% |
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| 11 | Burbage St Catherines and Lash Hill | 94.99% | 5.01% |
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| 12 | Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton | 95.02% | 4.98% |
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| 13 | Cadeby, Carlton and Market Bosworth with Shackerstone | 95.82% | 4.18% |
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| 14 | Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton | 95.86% | 4.14% |
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| 15 | Twycross and Witherley with Sheepy | 96.9% | 3.1% |
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| 16 | Barlestone, Nailstone and Osbaston | 97.21% | 2.79% |
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';Ratby is ranked 14 out of 16 wards in Hinckley and Bosworth for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Ratby 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 Hinckley and Bosworth.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Hinckley and Bosworth | 2.6% | -0.1% |
| East Midlands | 3.4% | -0.2% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 60.8% |
| In Part-Time Work | 26.38% |
| Unemployed | 2.75% |
Ratby Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton.| 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 | |
Ratby Health Statistics
Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton 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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| Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton | 50.37% | 33.91% | 11.58% | 3.42% | 0.71% |
| Hinckley and Bosworth | 46.56% | 35.55% | 13.17% | 3.66% | 1.06% |
| 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 Hinckley and Bosworth changed since 2011?
Hinckley and Bosworth residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.02% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 46.26% | 35.83% | 13.3% | 3.63% | 0.98% |
| 2021 | 46.56% | 35.55% | 13.17% | 3.66% | 1.06% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What are the occupations of the residents of Ratby?
The largest employment sector in Ratby is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 19.14% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 14.23% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 13.97% |
| Skilled Trades | 12.26% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.83% |
| Elementary Occupations | 8.88% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 8.66% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 7.14% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Ratby and Hinckley and Bosworth
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Ratby either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 74.34 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 25.66 of Ratby residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton | 74.34% | 25.66% |
| Hinckley and Bosworth | 74.4% | 25.6% |
| East Midlands | 65.47% | 34.53% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Ratby has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Ratby compared to other wards in Hinckley and Bosworth
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Groby | 84.59% | 15.41% |
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| 2 | Burbage Sketchley and Stretton | 83.71% | 16.29% |
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| 3 | Twycross and Witherley with Sheepy | 81.65% | 18.35% |
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| 4 | Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton | 80.01% | 19.99% |
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| 5 | Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead | 79.88% | 20.12% |
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| 6 | Ambien | 79.3% | 20.7% |
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| 7 | Cadeby, Carlton and Market Bosworth with Shackerstone | 78.19% | 21.81% |
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| 8 | Hinckley De Montfort | 76.18% | 23.82% |
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| 9 | Barlestone, Nailstone and Osbaston | 75.99% | 24.01% |
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| 10 | Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton | 74.34% | 25.66% |
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| 11 | Hinckley Trinity | 71.75% | 28.25% |
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| 12 | Hinckley Clarendon | 70.97% | 29.03% |
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| 13 | Barwell | 68.9% | 31.1% |
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| 14 | Burbage St Catherines and Lash Hill | 68.35% | 31.65% |
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| 15 | Earl Shilton | 67.42% | 32.58% |
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| 16 | Hinckley Castle | 59.64% | 40.36% |
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Ratby is ranked 10 out of 16 wards in Hinckley and Bosworth for the percentage of home owners.What is the population of Ratby and Hinckley and Bosworth?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Hinckley and Bosworth including Ratby. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Ambien | 3804 |
| Barlestone, Nailstone and Osbaston | 3330 |
| Barwell | 9243 |
| Burbage Sketchley and Stretton | 10005 |
| Burbage St Catherines and Lash Hill | 5853 |
| Cadeby, Carlton and Market Bosworth with Shackerstone | 3842 |
| Earl Shilton | 10942 |
| Groby | 6874 |
| Hinckley Castle | 6703 |
| Hinckley Clarendon | 9663 |
| Hinckley De Montfort | 10443 |
| Hinckley Trinity | 7186 |
| Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead | 6044 |
| Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton | 8765 |
| Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton | 7801 |
| Twycross and Witherley with Sheepy | 3168 |
| Hinckley and Bosworth Total | 113666 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
