Socio-economic statistics for Holton-le-Clay, Lincolnshire

Socio-economic statistics for Holton-le-Clay, Lincolnshire

We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Holton-le-Clay in North East Lincolnshire 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 Holton-le-Clay older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Holton-le-Clay and North East Lincolnshire? Is Holton-le-Clay an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.

How many residents own or rent their home in Holton-le-Clay and North East Lincolnshire

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Holton-le-Clay either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 81.83 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 18.17 of Holton-le-Clay residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Waltham 81.83% 18.17%
North East Lincolnshire 63.85% 36.15%
Yorkshire and The Humber 62.58% 37.42%
England 61.31% 38.69%

Holton-le-Clay has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.

Holton-le-Clay compared to other wards in North East Lincolnshire

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Humberston and New Waltham 85.46% 14.54%
2 Haverstoe 83.37% 16.63%
3 Wolds 83.13% 16.87%
4 Waltham 81.83% 18.17%
5 Scartho 80.9% 19.1%
6 Freshney 69.19% 30.81%
7 Immingham 67.49% 32.51%
8 Park (North East Lincolnshire) 67.09% 32.91%
9 Yarborough 66.78% 33.22%
10 Heneage 59.15% 40.85%
11 Croft Baker 54.64% 45.36%
12 Sidney Sussex 54.17% 45.83%
13 South (North East Lincolnshire) 46.61% 53.39%
14 West Marsh 39.29% 60.71%
15 East Marsh 29.05% 70.95%
Holton-le-Clay is ranked 4 out of 15 wards in North East Lincolnshire for the percentage of home owners.

Holton-le-Clay Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Waltham.
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

Holton-le-Clay Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Holton-le-Clay 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 Holton-le-Clay to the national average for England.
Level Waltham England
No Qualifications 19.35% 18.08%
Level 1 9.02% 9.69%
Level 2 14.12% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 7.59% 5.32%
Level 3 17.46% 16.92%
Level 4 29.56% 33.92%

What are the occupations of the residents of Holton-le-Clay?

The largest employment sector in Holton-le-Clay is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Elementary Occupations.
Sector Proportion
Professional Occupations 19.25%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 13.56%
Associate Professional & Technical 13.53%
Skilled Trades 12.47%
Administrative & Secretarial 10.35%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 8.7%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 7.97%
Elementary Occupations 7.51%

Holton-le-Clay Health Statistics

Waltham 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
Waltham 44.72% 36.5% 13.4% 4.07% 1.31%
North East Lincolnshire 43.06% 35% 15.44% 5.04% 1.46%
Yorkshire and The Humber 46.18% 34.31% 13.7% 4.49% 1.32%
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 North East Lincolnshire changed since 2011?

North East Lincolnshire residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 0.99% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 44.01% 35.04% 14.9% 4.7% 1.35%
2021 43.06% 35% 15.44% 5.04% 1.46%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

Holton-le-Clay 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 North East Lincolnshire.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
North East Lincolnshire 4.5% -0.2%
Yorkshire and The Humber 4.2% -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 Holton-le-Clay 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 Holton-le-Clay.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 50.14%
In Part-Time Work 29.25%
Unemployed 2.87%
70.75% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Holton-le-Clay

Holton-le-Clay & North East Lincolnshire 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 Holton-le-Clay in the North East Lincolnshire local area district.

Holton-le-Clay has a lower rate of immigrants than North East Lincolnshire, the Yorkshire and The Humber region and England as a whole.
Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Waltham 96.77% 3.23%
North East Lincolnshire 93.43% 6.57%
Yorkshire and The Humber 88.65% 11.35%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Holton-le-Clay compared to other wards in North East Lincolnshire

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 West Marsh 84.89% 15.11%
2 East Marsh 87.52% 12.48%
3 Park 91.3% 8.7%
4 Heneage 92.13% 7.87%
5 South 92.33% 7.67%
6 Immingham 93.61% 6.39%
7 Yarborough 93.87% 6.13%
8 Sidney Sussex 94.21% 5.79%
9 Scartho 94.36% 5.64%
10 Croft Baker 95.43% 4.57%
11 Humberston and New Waltham 95.73% 4.27%
12 Freshney 95.81% 4.19%
13 Wolds 96.39% 3.61%
14 Waltham 96.77% 3.23%
15 Haverstoe 97.26% 2.74%
'; Holton-le-Clay is ranked 14 out of 15 wards in North East Lincolnshire for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

What is the population of Holton-le-Clay and North East Lincolnshire?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in North East Lincolnshire including Holton-le-Clay. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

Ward Population
Alford 4979
Binbrook 2472
Burgh le Marsh 2595
Chapel St Leonards 4603
Coningsby & Mareham 9982
Croft 2210
Friskney 2266
Fulstow 2721
Grimoldby 2260
Hagworthingham 2289
Halton Holegate 2692
Holton-le-Clay & North Thoresby 5011
Horncastle 7700
Ingoldmells 2367
Legbourne 2171
Mablethorpe 7845
Marshchapel & Somercotes 4446
North Holme 2630
Priory & St James' 5035
Roughton 2364
Scarbrough & Seacroft 9380
Sibsey & Stickney 5153
Spilsby 3317
St Clement's 5112
St Margaret's 2850
St Mary's 2375
St Michael's 2202
Sutton on Sea 4706
Tetford & Donington 2505
Tetney 2578
Trinity 2545
Wainfleet 2788
Willoughby with Sloothby 2496
Winthorpe 5922
Withern & Theddlethorpe 2464
Woodhall Spa 4389
Wragby 2610
North East Lincolnshire Total 142030



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

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