We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Holme Slack in Preston 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 Holme Slack older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Holme Slack and Preston? Is Holme Slack an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Holme Slack 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 Preston.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Preston | 4.5% | 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
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|---|
| In Employment | 49.18% |
| In Part-Time Work | 33.41% |
| Unemployed | 6.43% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Holme Slack Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Holme Slack 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 | Deepdale | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 28.97% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 11.78% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.63% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.41% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 15.36% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 22.95% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Holme Slack?
The largest employment sector in Holme Slack is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Elementary Occupations | 18.42% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 12.47% |
| Professional Occupations | 12.37% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 11.54% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 11.35% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 8.7% |
| Skilled Trades | 6.91% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 5.69% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Holme Slack and Preston
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Holme Slack either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 54.16 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 45.84 of Holme Slack residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Deepdale | 54.16% | 45.84% |
| Preston | 58.29% | 41.71% |
| North West | 62.33% | 37.67% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Holme Slack has a lower level of home ownership than than the national average.
Holme Slack compared to other wards in Preston
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preston Rural North | 86.66% | 13.34% |
| 2 | Greyfriars (Preston) | 85.05% | 14.95% |
| 3 | Preston Rural East | 84.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 | Garrison | 73.98% | 26.02% |
| 5 | Cadley | 70.8% | 29.2% |
| 6 | Lea & Larches | 61.4% | 38.6% |
| 7 | Ashton (Preston) | 61.39% | 38.61% |
| 8 | Ingol & Cottam | 60.13% | 39.87% |
| 9 | Brookfield (Preston) | 58.01% | 41.99% |
| 10 | Deepdale | 54.16% | 45.84% |
| 11 | Ribbleton | 47.28% | 52.72% |
| 12 | Fishwick & Frenchwood | 46.81% | 53.19% |
| 13 | Plungington | 35.37% | 64.63% |
| 14 | St Matthew's (Preston) | 32.82% | 67.18% |
| 15 | City Centre | 28.42% | 71.58% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Holme Slack Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Deepdale.| 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)
Holme Slack & Preston 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 Holme Slack in the Preston local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Deepdale | 66.42% | 33.58% |
| Preston | 80.73% | 19.27% |
| North West | 88.33% | 11.67% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Holme Slack compared to other wards in Preston
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fishwick & Frenchwood | 65.49% | 34.51% |
| 2 | St Matthew's | 66.04% | 33.96% |
| 3 | Deepdale | 66.42% | 33.58% |
| 4 | City Centre | 67% | 33% |
| 5 | Plungington | 70.98% | 29.02% |
| 6 | Garrison | 84.83% | 15.17% |
| 7 | Brookfield | 85.36% | 14.64% |
| 8 | Ribbleton | 86.46% | 13.54% |
| 9 | Greyfriars | 86.82% | 13.18% |
| 10 | Cadley | 87.3% | 12.7% |
| 11 | Ashton | 88.42% | 11.58% |
| 12 | Ingol & Cottam | 90.61% | 9.39% |
| 13 | Lea & Larches | 91.73% | 8.27% |
| 14 | Preston Rural East | 93.73% | 6.27% |
| 15 | Preston Rural North | 94.12% | 5.88% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Holme Slack Health Statistics
Deepdale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deepdale | 50.91% | 31.01% | 11.81% | 5.1% | 1.17% |
| Preston | 48.42% | 33.09% | 12.91% | 4.31% | 1.26% |
| 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
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How has the health of residents in Preston changed since 2011?
Preston residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.83% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 46.56% | 34.12% | 13.26% | 4.74% | 1.32% |
| 2021 | 48.42% | 33.09% | 12.91% | 4.31% | 1.26% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Holme Slack and Preston?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Preston including Holme Slack. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Ashton | 8632 |
| Brookfield | 8057 |
| Cadley | 8040 |
| City Centre | 11836 |
| Deepdale | 9511 |
| Fishwick & Frenchwood | 10257 |
| Garrison | 8733 |
| Greyfriars | 7772 |
| Ingol & Cottam | 8649 |
| Lea & Larches | 9131 |
| Plungington | 12808 |
| Preston Rural East | 7508 |
| Preston Rural North | 5865 |
| Ribbleton | 8936 |
| Sharoe Green | 7688 |
| St Matthew's | 10724 |
| Preston Total | 144147 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
