We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Beaumont Leys in Leicester 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 Beaumont Leys older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Beaumont Leys and Leicester? Is Beaumont Leys an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Beaumont Leys Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Beaumont Leys.| 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)
Beaumont Leys & Leicester 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 Beaumont Leys in the Leicester local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Leys | 67.96% | 32.04% |
| Leicester | 58.9% | 41.1% |
| East Midlands | 86.28% | 13.72% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Beaumont Leys compared to other wards in Leicester
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgrave | 29.46% | 70.55% |
| 2 | Rushey Mead | 38.36% | 61.64% |
| 3 | North Evington | 39.64% | 60.36% |
| 4 | Wycliffe | 42.03% | 57.97% |
| 5 | Spinney Hills | 44.74% | 55.26% |
| 6 | Stoneygate | 49.8% | 50.2% |
| 7 | Westcotes | 51.45% | 48.55% |
| 8 | Troon | 56.94% | 43.06% |
| 9 | Evington | 57.42% | 42.58% |
| 10 | Fosse | 57.83% | 42.17% |
| 11 | Castle | 62.12% | 37.88% |
| 12 | Abbey | 62.84% | 37.16% |
| 13 | Humberstone & Hamilton | 65.88% | 34.12% |
| 14 | Beaumont Leys | 67.96% | 32.04% |
| 15 | Saffron | 68.96% | 31.04% |
| 16 | Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields | 70.98% | 29.02% |
| 17 | Thurncourt | 72.96% | 27.04% |
| 18 | Knighton | 75.25% | 24.75% |
| 19 | Western | 76.92% | 23.08% |
| 20 | Eyres Monsell | 81.78% | 18.22% |
| 21 | Aylestone | 82.23% | 17.77% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Beaumont Leys?
The largest employment sector in Beaumont Leys is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Elementary Occupations | 17.04% |
| Professional Occupations | 16.82% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 13.02% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 12.5% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 8.64% |
| Skilled Trades | 8.15% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 7.52% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 7.38% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Beaumont Leys and Leicester
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Beaumont Leys either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 48.14 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 51.86 of Beaumont Leys residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Leys | 48.14% | 51.86% |
| Leicester | 46.65% | 53.35% |
| East Midlands | 65.47% | 34.53% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Beaumont Leys has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.
Beaumont Leys compared to other wards in Leicester
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knighton | 70.42% | 29.58% |
| 2 | Troon | 61.83% | 38.17% |
| 3 | Evington | 61.7% | 38.3% |
| 4 | Thurncourt | 61.49% | 38.51% |
| 5 | Rushey Mead | 61.3% | 38.7% |
| 6 | Spinney Hills | 60.48% | 39.52% |
| 7 | Aylestone | 60.21% | 39.79% |
| 8 | Humberstone & Hamilton | 56.92% | 43.08% |
| 9 | Western | 48.44% | 51.56% |
| 10 | Beaumont Leys | 48.14% | 51.86% |
| 11 | Abbey (Leicester) | 46.06% | 53.94% |
| 12 | Stoneygate | 44.01% | 55.99% |
| 13 | North Evington | 43.67% | 56.33% |
| 14 | Eyres Monsell | 43.27% | 56.73% |
| 15 | Belgrave (Leicester) | 42.18% | 57.82% |
| 16 | Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields | 40.54% | 59.46% |
| 17 | Wycliffe | 36.99% | 63.01% |
| 18 | Fosse | 35.25% | 64.75% |
| 19 | Saffron | 25.47% | 74.53% |
| 20 | Westcotes | 25.04% | 74.96% |
| 21 | Castle (Leicester) | 21.62% | 78.38% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Beaumont Leys Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Beaumont Leys 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 | Beaumont Leys | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 24.53% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 11.97% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.66% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.83% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 13.92% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 27.76% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Beaumont Leys Health Statistics
Beaumont Leys 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Leys | 47.74% | 33.45% | 13.3% | 4.31% | 1.2% |
| Leicester | 48.76% | 33.49% | 12.52% | 4% | 1.23% |
| 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
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How has the health of residents in Leicester changed since 2011?
Leicester residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.71% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 44.9% | 35.64% | 13.42% | 4.54% | 1.49% |
| 2021 | 48.76% | 33.49% | 12.52% | 4% | 1.23% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Beaumont Leys 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 Leicester.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester | 5% | -0.2% |
| East Midlands | 3.4% | -0.2% |
| 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 | 55.77% |
| In Part-Time Work | 28.92% |
| Unemployed | 6.59% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Beaumont Leys and Leicester?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Leicester including Beaumont Leys. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Abbey | 20863 |
| Aylestone | 11128 |
| Beaumont Leys | 17653 |
| Belgrave | 17460 |
| Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields | 20069 |
| Castle | 27184 |
| Evington | 16619 |
| Eyres Monsell | 10973 |
| Fosse | 14272 |
| Humberstone & Hamilton | 20409 |
| Knighton | 15704 |
| North Evington | 21347 |
| Rushey Mead | 16714 |
| Saffron | 15269 |
| Spinney Hills | 12268 |
| Stoneygate | 21521 |
| Thurncourt | 11258 |
| Troon | 12863 |
| Westcotes | 16388 |
| Western | 19579 |
| Wycliffe | 14495 |
| Leicester Total | 354036 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
