Socio-economic statistics for Higher Walton, Lancashire

Socio-economic statistics for Higher Walton, Lancashire

We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Higher Walton in South Ribble 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 Higher Walton older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Higher Walton and South Ribble? Is Higher Walton an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.

What are the occupations of the residents of Higher Walton?

The largest employment sector in Higher Walton is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Elementary Occupations.
Sector Proportion
Professional Occupations 20.68%
Associate Professional & Technical 13.93%
Administrative & Secretarial 12.7%
Skilled Trades 10.84%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 10.56%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 9.41%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 6.95%
Elementary Occupations 6.95%

Higher Walton 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 South Ribble.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
South Ribble 2.4% 0%
North West 4.3% -0.3%
England 3.8% -0.3%
UK 3.7% -0.3%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
The 2021 census had data on people who were economically active (seeking work) yet unemployed on Census day (Sunday March 21st 2021). These statitics do cover Higher Walton on a ward level. However, it has to be noted that the Census day was during the height of the Covid19 pandemic and therefore are not reflective of normal levels of unemployment. For example, between March 2020 and June 2020 people claiming Universal Credit doubled in most areas of the United Kingdom and then steadily declined up to the day of the Census and beyond. This data also contains the proportion of people in part-time work (working between 1-35 hours per week), which maybe an indicator of under employment in Higher Walton.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 64.94%
In Part-Time Work 22.99%
Unemployed 2.5%
77.01% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Higher Walton

Higher Walton Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Walton-le-Dale 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

Higher Walton Health Statistics

Walton-le-Dale East has more residents (very_good_pc-$country_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
Area VG G F B VB
Walton-le-Dale East 51.83% 33.61% 10.61% 3.25% 0.7%
South Ribble 47.89% 34.06% 13.09% 3.89% 1.07%
North West 47.73% 32.71% 13.36% 4.77% 1.43%
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 South Ribble changed since 2011?

South Ribble residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.14% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 47.69% 34.12% 13.06% 4.1% 1.03%
2021 47.89% 34.06% 13.09% 3.89% 1.07%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

Higher Walton Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Higher Walton 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 Higher Walton to the national average for England.
Level Walton-le-Dale East England
No Qualifications 14.5% 18.08%
Level 1 9.37% 9.69%
Level 2 15.24% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 6.76% 5.32%
Level 3 19.88% 16.92%
Level 4 32.64% 33.92%

How many residents own or rent their home in Higher Walton and South Ribble

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Higher Walton either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 81.76 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 18.24 of Higher Walton residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Walton-le-Dale East 81.76% 18.24%
South Ribble 76.05% 23.95%
North West 62.33% 37.67%
England 61.31% 38.69%

Higher Walton has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.

Higher Walton compared to other wards in South Ribble

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Howick & Priory 89.66% 10.34%
2 Walton-le-Dale West 87.98% 12.02%
3 Longton & Hutton West 87.67% 12.33%
4 Coupe Green & Gregson Lane 86.81% 13.19%
5 Broad Oak 86.13% 13.87%
6 New Longton & Hutton East 85.79% 14.21%
7 Farington East 82.18% 17.82%
8 Hoole 81.91% 18.09%
9 Walton-le-Dale East 81.76% 18.24%
10 Farington West 80.37% 19.63%
11 Lostock Hall 80% 20%
12 Buckshaw & Worden 77.86% 22.14%
13 Samlesbury & Walton 77.41% 22.59%
14 Charnock 72.28% 27.72%
15 Bamber Bridge East 72.08% 27.92%
16 Moss Side (South Ribble) 71.82% 28.18%
17 Earnshaw Bridge 71.12% 28.88%
18 Leyland Central 70.43% 29.57%
19 St Ambrose 69.06% 30.94%
20 Middleforth 65.84% 34.16%
21 Broadfield (South Ribble) 60.33% 39.67%
22 Bamber Bridge West 59.19% 40.81%
23 Seven Stars 49% 51%
Higher Walton is ranked 9 out of 23 wards in South Ribble for the percentage of home owners.

Higher Walton & South Ribble 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 Higher Walton in the South Ribble local area district.

Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Walton-le-Dale East 94.14% 5.86%
South Ribble 95.04% 4.96%
North West 88.33% 11.67%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Higher Walton compared to other wards in South Ribble

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 Bamber Bridge West 92.81% 7.19%
2 Middleforth 92.86% 7.14%
3 Bamber Bridge East 92.98% 7.02%
4 Charnock 93.4% 6.6%
5 Walton-le-Dale East 94.14% 5.86%
6 Seven Stars 94.34% 5.66%
7 Walton-le-Dale West 94.42% 5.58%
8 Leyland Central 94.83% 5.17%
9 Broadfield 94.99% 5.01%
10 Howick & Priory 94.99% 5.01%
11 Earnshaw Bridge 95.01% 4.99%
12 Broad Oak 95.12% 4.88%
13 Moss Side 95.27% 4.73%
14 Farington East 95.29% 4.71%
15 Lostock Hall 95.42% 4.58%
16 Samlesbury & Walton 95.65% 4.35%
17 Buckshaw & Worden 95.77% 4.23%
18 St Ambrose 95.79% 4.21%
19 New Longton & Hutton East 96.51% 3.49%
20 Farington West 96.59% 3.41%
21 Coupe Green & Gregson Lane 96.67% 3.33%
22 Hoole 96.97% 3.03%
23 Longton & Hutton West 96.99% 3.01%
'; Higher Walton is ranked 5 out of 23 wards in South Ribble for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

What is the population of Higher Walton and South Ribble?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in South Ribble including Higher Walton. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

Ward Population
Bamber Bridge East 4996
Bamber Bridge West 4249
Broad Oak 4107
Broadfield 5057
Buckshaw & Worden 4621
Charnock 4050
Coupe Green & Gregson Lane 4352
Earnshaw Bridge 4951
Farington East 3329
Farington West 4567
Hoole 4195
Howick & Priory 7205
Leyland Central 5175
Longton & Hutton West 5813
Lostock Hall 6140
Middleforth 7402
Moss Side 3977
New Longton & Hutton East 4600
Samlesbury & Walton 4230
Seven Stars 4272
St Ambrose 4585
Walton-le-Dale East 4264
Walton-le-Dale West 4949
South Ribble Total 111086



Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.

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