Is South Wigston in Oadby and Wigston 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 South Wigston older than the national average or younger? What is the population of South Wigston and Oadby and Wigston? What is the claimant count in South Wigston and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.South Wigston Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education South Wigston 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 South Wigston to the national average for England.
| Level | South Wigston | England |
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| No Qualifications | 23.6% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 11.85% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 15.21% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.15% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.49% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 21.95% | 33.92% |
What are the occupations of the residents of South Wigston?
The largest employment sector in South Wigston is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 13.65% |
| Elementary Occupations | 13% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 12.53% |
| Skilled Trades | 12.45% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 11.66% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 9.73% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.47% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 9.15% |
How many residents own or rent their home in South Wigston and Oadby and Wigston
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in South Wigston either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 63.05 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 36.95 of South Wigston residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| South Wigston | 63.05% | 36.95% |
| Oadby and Wigston | 75.23% | 24.77% |
| East Midlands | 65.47% | 34.53% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
South Wigston has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
South Wigston compared to other wards in Oadby and Wigston
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Oadby Brocks Hill | 86.09% | 13.91% |
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| 2 | Wigston St Wolstan's | 83.14% | 16.86% |
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| 3 | Oadby Uplands | 82.44% | 17.56% |
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| 4 | Oadby Woodlands | 80.95% | 19.05% |
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| 5 | Oadby Grange | 80.04% | 19.96% |
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| 6 | Wigston Meadowcourt | 77.46% | 22.54% |
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| 7 | Wigston All Saints | 76.65% | 23.35% |
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| 8 | Wigston Fields | 72.45% | 27.55% |
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| 9 | South Wigston | 63.05% | 36.95% |
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| 10 | Oadby St Peter's | 62.95% | 37.05% |
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South Wigston is ranked 9 out of 10 wards in Oadby and Wigston for the percentage of home owners.South Wigston Health Statistics
South Wigston has a significantly lower proportion of residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| South Wigston | 42.13% | 37.36% | 14.81% | 4.4% | 1.29% |
| Oadby and Wigston | 46.01% | 35.92% | 13.27% | 3.76% | 1.05% |
| 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 Oadby and Wigston changed since 2011?
Oadby and Wigston residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.12% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 45.19% | 36.62% | 13.4% | 3.71% | 1.09% |
| 2021 | 46.01% | 35.92% | 13.27% | 3.76% | 1.05% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
South Wigston 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 Oadby and Wigston.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Oadby and Wigston | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| 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 | 57.56% |
| In Part-Time Work | 27.11% |
| Unemployed | 4.96% |
South Wigston & Oadby and Wigston 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 South Wigston in the Oadby and Wigston local area district.
South Wigston has a lower rate of immigrants than Oadby and Wigston, the East Midlands region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| South Wigston | 90.49% | 9.51% |
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| Oadby and Wigston | 80.64% | 19.36% |
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| East Midlands | 86.28% | 13.72% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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South Wigston compared to other wards in Oadby and Wigston
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Oadby Uplands | 66.5% | 33.5% |
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| 2 | Oadby Woodlands | 67.7% | 32.3% |
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| 3 | Oadby Brocks Hill | 69.53% | 30.47% |
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| 4 | Oadby Grange | 70.15% | 29.85% |
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| 5 | Oadby St Peter's | 76.49% | 23.51% |
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| 6 | Wigston Fields | 83.56% | 16.44% |
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| 7 | Wigston St Wolstan's | 85.12% | 14.88% |
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| 8 | Wigston Meadowcourt | 89.48% | 10.52% |
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| 9 | South Wigston | 90.49% | 9.51% |
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| 10 | Wigston All Saints | 92.36% | 7.64% |
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';South Wigston is ranked 9 out of 10 wards in Oadby and Wigston for the number of residents born outside of the UK.South Wigston Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in South Wigston.| 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 | |
What is the population of South Wigston and Oadby and Wigston?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Oadby and Wigston including South Wigston. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Oadby Brocks Hill | 4173 |
| Oadby Grange | 6126 |
| Oadby St Peter's | 4584 |
| Oadby Uplands | 4527 |
| Oadby Woodlands | 4928 |
| South Wigston | 8029 |
| Wigston All Saints | 5681 |
| Wigston Fields | 6720 |
| Wigston Meadowcourt | 6006 |
| Wigston St Wolstan's | 6539 |
| Oadby and Wigston Total | 57313 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
