We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Lowe Hill in Staffordshire Moorlands 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 Lowe Hill older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Lowe Hill and Staffordshire Moorlands? Is Lowe Hill an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Lowe Hill Health Statistics
Leek East 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leek East | 44.11% | 35.61% | 14.49% | 4.61% | 1.18% |
| Staffordshire Moorlands | 44.66% | 35.45% | 14.25% | 4.32% | 1.32% |
| West Midlands | 46.4% | 34.38% | 13.54% | 4.37% | 1.31% |
| England | 48.49% | 33.71% | 12.65% | 3.98% | 1.17% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How has the health of residents in Staffordshire Moorlands changed since 2011?
Staffordshire Moorlands residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.9% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 44.15% | 35.06% | 14.86% | 4.55% | 1.37% |
| 2021 | 44.66% | 35.45% | 14.25% | 4.32% | 1.32% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Lowe Hill Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Leek East.| Age Band | Proportion |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Lowe Hill Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Lowe Hill 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
| Level | Leek East | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 19.36% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 10.3% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.69% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.13% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 16.91% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 30.97% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Lowe Hill?
The largest employment sector in Lowe Hill is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Professional Occupations | 17.58% |
| Skilled Trades | 13.3% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 12.63% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 12.37% |
| Elementary Occupations | 9.82% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.4% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 9.19% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 8.39% |
Lowe Hill & Staffordshire Moorlands 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 Lowe Hill in the Staffordshire Moorlands local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Leek East | 95.77% | 4.23% |
| Staffordshire Moorlands | 97.44% | 2.56% |
| West Midlands | 84.84% | 15.17% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Lowe Hill compared to other wards in Staffordshire Moorlands
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leek East | 95.77% | 4.23% |
| 2 | Leek North | 96.19% | 3.81% |
| 3 | Cheadle West | 96.51% | 3.49% |
| 4 | Cheadle North East | 96.59% | 3.41% |
| 5 | Horton | 96.86% | 3.14% |
| 6 | Leek South | 96.88% | 3.12% |
| 7 | Alton | 96.98% | 3.02% |
| 8 | Leek West | 97.05% | 2.95% |
| 9 | Cheddleton | 97.18% | 2.82% |
| 10 | Manifold | 97.39% | 2.61% |
| 11 | Dane | 97.42% | 2.58% |
| 12 | Biddulph West | 97.59% | 2.41% |
| 13 | Cellarhead | 97.66% | 2.34% |
| 14 | Cheadle South East | 97.72% | 2.28% |
| 15 | Biddulph North | 97.81% | 2.19% |
| 16 | Checkley | 97.82% | 2.18% |
| 17 | Forsbrook | 97.89% | 2.11% |
| 18 | Biddulph East | 97.92% | 2.08% |
| 19 | Biddulph Moor | 97.95% | 2.05% |
| 20 | Caverswall | 98.09% | 1.91% |
| 21 | Werrington | 98.17% | 1.83% |
| 22 | Bagnall and Stanley | 98.4% | 1.6% |
| 23 | Brown Edge and Endon | 98.43% | 1.57% |
| 24 | Ipstones | 98.52% | 1.48% |
| 25 | Churnet | 98.53% | 1.47% |
| 26 | Biddulph South | 98.55% | 1.45% |
| 27 | Hamps Valley | 98.57% | 1.43% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Lowe Hill and Staffordshire Moorlands
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Lowe Hill either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 69.74 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 30.26 of Lowe Hill residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Leek East | 69.74% | 30.26% |
| Staffordshire Moorlands | 78.25% | 21.75% |
| West Midlands | 62.8% | 37.2% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Lowe Hill has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Lowe Hill compared to other wards in Staffordshire Moorlands
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Werrington (Staffordshire Moorlands) | 92.5% | 7.5% |
| 2 | Biddulph South | 90.36% | 9.64% |
| 3 | Bagnall and Stanley | 90.3% | 9.7% |
| 4 | Biddulph North | 89.2% | 10.8% |
| 5 | Biddulph Moor | 89.17% | 10.83% |
| 6 | Horton | 88.16% | 11.84% |
| 7 | Cellarhead | 87.71% | 12.29% |
| 8 | Brown Edge and Endon | 87.6% | 12.4% |
| 9 | Ipstones | 87.03% | 12.97% |
| 10 | Forsbrook | 84.92% | 15.08% |
| 11 | Cheddleton | 84.92% | 15.08% |
| 12 | Caverswall | 83.79% | 16.21% |
| 13 | Checkley | 83.4% | 16.6% |
| 14 | Alton | 82.88% | 17.12% |
| 15 | Hamps Valley | 80.22% | 19.78% |
| 16 | Churnet (Staffordshire Moorlands) | 79.45% | 20.55% |
| 17 | Leek West | 79.22% | 20.78% |
| 18 | Dane | 79.16% | 20.84% |
| 19 | Biddulph West | 78.5% | 21.5% |
| 20 | Manifold | 75.83% | 24.17% |
| 21 | Cheadle West | 75.45% | 24.55% |
| 22 | Cheadle South East | 74.83% | 25.17% |
| 23 | Cheadle North East | 72.37% | 27.63% |
| 24 | Leek East | 69.74% | 30.26% |
| 25 | Leek South | 67.96% | 32.04% |
| 26 | Biddulph East | 57.76% | 42.24% |
| 27 | Leek North | 56.81% | 43.19% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Lowe Hill 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 Staffordshire Moorlands.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Staffordshire Moorlands | 2.1% | -0.1% |
| West Midlands | 5% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|---|
| In Employment | 55.44% |
| In Part-Time Work | 29.5% |
| Unemployed | 3.53% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Lowe Hill and Staffordshire Moorlands?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Staffordshire Moorlands including Lowe Hill. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Alton | 1460 |
| Bagnall and Stanley | 1668 |
| Biddulph East | 6380 |
| Biddulph Moor | 1615 |
| Biddulph North | 5419 |
| Biddulph South | 1564 |
| Biddulph West | 5206 |
| Brown Edge and Endon | 4826 |
| Caverswall | 1757 |
| Cellarhead | 3196 |
| Cheadle North East | 3388 |
| Cheadle South East | 3592 |
| Cheadle West | 5045 |
| Checkley | 5777 |
| Cheddleton | 5630 |
| Churnet | 3228 |
| Dane | 1573 |
| Forsbrook | 5237 |
| Hamps Valley | 1840 |
| Horton | 1957 |
| Ipstones | 1834 |
| Leek East | 5011 |
| Leek North | 5797 |
| Leek South | 5955 |
| Leek West | 4535 |
| Manifold | 1823 |
| Werrington | 3114 |
| Staffordshire Moorlands Total | 98427 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
