We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Glen Parva in Blaby 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 Glen Parva older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Glen Parva and Blaby? Is Glen Parva an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Glen Parva Health Statistics
Saxondale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saxondale | 46.63% | 35.15% | 13.31% | 3.81% | 1.11% |
| Blaby | 49.04% | 34.49% | 12.28% | 3.23% | 0.96% |
| 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 Blaby changed since 2011?
Blaby residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.21% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 47.51% | 35.81% | 12.53% | 3.28% | 0.88% |
| 2021 | 49.04% | 34.49% | 12.28% | 3.23% | 0.96% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Glen Parva?
The largest employment sector in Glen Parva is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Professional Occupations | 18.68% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 14.13% |
| Skilled Trades | 13.74% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 12.06% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.86% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 9.38% |
| Elementary Occupations | 8.94% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 6.73% |
Glen Parva 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 Blaby.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Blaby | 2% | -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 | 57.87% |
| In Part-Time Work | 26.08% |
| Unemployed | 3.72% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Glen Parva Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Saxondale.| 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)
Glen Parva Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Glen Parva 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 | Saxondale | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 19.27% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 10.53% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.75% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.26% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 18.74% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 28.12% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Glen Parva and Blaby
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Glen Parva either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 78.67 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 21.33 of Glen Parva residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Saxondale | 78.67% | 21.33% |
| Blaby | 77.89% | 22.11% |
| East Midlands | 65.47% | 34.53% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Glen Parva has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Glen Parva compared to other wards in Blaby
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pastures | 86.7% | 13.3% |
| 2 | Forest (Blaby) | 85.22% | 14.78% |
| 3 | Fairestone | 84.08% | 15.92% |
| 4 | Muxloe | 82.81% | 17.19% |
| 5 | Countesthorpe | 81.19% | 18.81% |
| 6 | Ellis | 80.48% | 19.52% |
| 7 | Croft Hill | 79.49% | 20.51% |
| 8 | Cosby with South Whetstone | 79.36% | 20.64% |
| 9 | Saxondale | 78.67% | 21.33% |
| 10 | Stanton and Flamville | 78.17% | 21.83% |
| 11 | Ravenhurst and Fosse | 77.56% | 22.44% |
| 12 | Narborough and Littlethorpe | 75.04% | 24.96% |
| 13 | North Whetstone | 74.27% | 25.73% |
| 14 | Blaby South | 73.9% | 26.1% |
| 15 | Normanton (Blaby) | 73.79% | 26.21% |
| 16 | Millfield (Blaby) | 73.71% | 26.29% |
| 17 | Enderby and St John's | 68.84% | 31.16% |
| 18 | Winstanley (Blaby) | 67.73% | 32.27% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Glen Parva & Blaby 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 Glen Parva in the Blaby local area district.
Glen Parva has a lower rate of immigrants than Blaby, the East Midlands region and England as a whole.| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Saxondale | 92.69% | 7.31% |
| Blaby | 90.39% | 9.61% |
| East Midlands | 86.28% | 13.72% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Glen Parva compared to other wards in Blaby
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ravenhurst and Fosse | 73.74% | 26.26% |
| 2 | Millfield | 77.65% | 22.35% |
| 3 | Winstanley | 79.16% | 20.84% |
| 4 | Forest | 86.72% | 13.28% |
| 5 | Fairestone | 87.32% | 12.68% |
| 6 | Ellis | 89.18% | 10.82% |
| 7 | Enderby and St John's | 92.01% | 7.99% |
| 8 | Saxondale | 92.69% | 7.31% |
| 9 | Muxloe | 93.12% | 6.88% |
| 10 | North Whetstone | 94.52% | 5.48% |
| 11 | Blaby South | 94.66% | 5.34% |
| 12 | Pastures | 95% | 5% |
| 13 | Croft Hill | 95.37% | 4.63% |
| 14 | Narborough and Littlethorpe | 95.38% | 4.62% |
| 15 | Cosby with South Whetstone | 95.54% | 4.46% |
| 16 | Stanton and Flamville | 95.59% | 4.41% |
| 17 | Countesthorpe | 96.52% | 3.48% |
| 18 | Normanton | 96.76% | 3.24% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Glen Parva and Blaby?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Blaby including Glen Parva. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Blaby South | 5184 |
| Cosby with South Whetstone | 5500 |
| Countesthorpe | 7759 |
| Croft Hill | 2406 |
| Ellis | 5876 |
| Enderby and St John's | 5830 |
| Fairestone | 4797 |
| Forest | 7888 |
| Millfield | 2890 |
| Muxloe | 4280 |
| Narborough and Littlethorpe | 5268 |
| Normanton | 2962 |
| North Whetstone | 5476 |
| Pastures | 4933 |
| Ravenhurst and Fosse | 7049 |
| Saxondale | 7454 |
| Stanton and Flamville | 8854 |
| Winstanley | 7544 |
| Blaby Total | 101950 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
