Is Stow in West Lindsey 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 Stow older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Stow and West Lindsey? What is the claimant count in Stow and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Stow Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Stow 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 Stow to the national average for England.
| Level | Stow | England |
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| No Qualifications | 16.21% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 10.45% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.21% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.26% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.22% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 32.37% | 33.92% |
Stow 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 West Lindsey.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| West Lindsey | 3.2% | -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 | 51.01% |
| In Part-Time Work | 30.18% |
| Unemployed | 3.12% |
Stow & West Lindsey 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 Stow in the West Lindsey local area district.
Stow has a lower rate of immigrants than West Lindsey, the East Midlands region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Stow (West Lindsey) | 96.24% | 3.76% |
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| West Lindsey | 95.08% | 4.92% |
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| East Midlands | 86.28% | 13.72% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Stow compared to other wards in West Lindsey
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Sudbrooke | 91.74% | 8.26% |
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| 2 | Gainsborough South-West | 92.04% | 7.96% |
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| 3 | Cherry Willingham | 93.65% | 6.35% |
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| 4 | Nettleham | 94.07% | 5.93% |
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| 5 | Saxilby | 94.44% | 5.56% |
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| 6 | Scampton | 94.72% | 5.28% |
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| 7 | Gainsborough East | 94.81% | 5.19% |
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| 8 | Hemswell | 95.02% | 4.98% |
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| 9 | Gainsborough North | 95.08% | 4.92% |
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| 10 | Dunholme and Welton | 95.46% | 4.54% |
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| 11 | Torksey | 95.62% | 4.38% |
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| 12 | Wold View | 95.78% | 4.22% |
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| 13 | Lea | 96.03% | 3.97% |
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| 14 | Market Rasen | 96.08% | 3.92% |
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| 15 | Caistor and Yarborough | 96.2% | 3.8% |
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| 16 | Waddingham and Spital | 96.2% | 3.8% |
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| 17 | Stow | 96.24% | 3.76% |
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| 18 | Scotter and Blyton | 96.4% | 3.6% |
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| 19 | Bardney | 96.8% | 3.2% |
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| 20 | Kelsey Wold | 96.97% | 3.03% |
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';Stow is ranked 17 out of 20 wards in West Lindsey for the number of residents born outside of the UK.How many residents own or rent their home in Stow and West Lindsey
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Stow either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 78.94 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 21.06 of Stow residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Stow (West Lindsey) | 78.94% | 21.06% |
| West Lindsey | 70.28% | 29.72% |
| East Midlands | 65.47% | 34.53% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Stow has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Stow compared to other wards in West Lindsey
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Sudbrooke | 87.33% | 12.67% |
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| 2 | Lea | 85.48% | 14.52% |
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| 3 | Torksey | 83.4% | 16.6% |
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| 4 | Kelsey Wold | 81.56% | 18.44% |
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| 5 | Cherry Willingham | 80.61% | 19.39% |
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| 6 | Scotter and Blyton | 79.68% | 20.32% |
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| 7 | Nettleham | 79.42% | 20.58% |
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| 8 | Dunholme and Welton | 79.16% | 20.84% |
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| 9 | Stow (West Lindsey) | 78.94% | 21.06% |
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| 10 | Waddingham and Spital | 74.95% | 25.05% |
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| 11 | Saxilby | 74.54% | 25.46% |
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| 12 | Bardney | 71.31% | 28.69% |
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| 13 | Scampton | 70.96% | 29.04% |
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| 14 | Market Rasen | 70.03% | 29.97% |
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| 15 | Caistor and Yarborough | 69.32% | 30.68% |
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| 16 | Hemswell | 63.63% | 36.37% |
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| 17 | Wold View | 61.82% | 38.18% |
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| 18 | Gainsborough North | 60.24% | 39.76% |
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| 19 | Gainsborough East | 45.06% | 54.94% |
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| 20 | Gainsborough South-West | 42.44% | 57.56% |
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Stow is ranked 9 out of 20 wards in West Lindsey for the percentage of home owners.What are the occupations of the residents of Stow?
The largest employment sector in Stow is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 18.52% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 15.25% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 13.94% |
| Skilled Trades | 13.56% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 10.1% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.35% |
| Elementary Occupations | 7.39% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 6.17% |
Stow Health Statistics
Stow 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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| Stow (West Lindsey) | 44.44% | 35.47% | 14.98% | 4.26% | 0.86% |
| West Lindsey | 43.82% | 35.92% | 14.66% | 4.44% | 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 West Lindsey changed since 2011?
West Lindsey residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 0.23% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 44.03% | 35.94% | 14.68% | 4.25% | 1.11% |
| 2021 | 43.82% | 35.92% | 14.66% | 4.44% | 1.16% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Stow Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Stow.| 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 Stow and West Lindsey?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in West Lindsey including Stow. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Bardney | 2800 |
| Caistor and Yarborough | 5547 |
| Cherry Willingham | 7764 |
| Dunholme and Welton | 8690 |
| Gainsborough East | 7823 |
| Gainsborough North | 7613 |
| Gainsborough South-West | 5567 |
| Hemswell | 2781 |
| Kelsey Wold | 2773 |
| Lea | 2106 |
| Market Rasen | 8943 |
| Nettleham | 4364 |
| Saxilby | 5672 |
| Scampton | 2912 |
| Scotter and Blyton | 7709 |
| Stow | 2379 |
| Sudbrooke | 2754 |
| Torksey | 2930 |
| Waddingham and Spital | 2546 |
| Wold View | 2513 |
| West Lindsey Total | 96186 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
