Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

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

Huntingdon 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 Huntingdonshire.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
Huntingdonshire 2.2% -0.1%
East of England 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 Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 62.95%
In Part-Time Work 21.56%
Unemployed 4.74%
78.44% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Huntingdon

Huntingdon Age Distribution Statistics

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

Huntingdon & Huntingdonshire 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 Huntingdon in the Huntingdonshire local area district.

Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Huntingdon North 70.21% 29.79%
Huntingdonshire 87.61% 12.39%
East 85.09% 14.91%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Huntingdon compared to other wards in Huntingdonshire

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 Huntingdon North 70.21% 29.79%
2 The Stukeleys 74.74% 25.26%
3 Huntingdon East 81.99% 18.01%
4 Brampton 82.92% 17.08%
5 St Ives South 84.17% 15.83%
6 St Neots East 84.88% 15.12%
7 St Ives East 85% 15%
8 Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots 87.73% 12.27%
9 St Neots Eynesbury 88.49% 11.51%
10 St Ives West 89.61% 10.39%
11 Hemingford Grey & Houghton 89.98% 10.02%
12 St Neots Eatons 90.66% 9.34%
13 Great Staughton 90.89% 9.11%
14 Fenstanton 90.96% 9.04%
15 St Neots Priory Park & Little Paxton 91% 9%
16 Yaxley 91.11% 8.89%
17 Kimbolton 91.45% 8.55%
18 Alconbury 91.53% 8.47%
19 Sawtry 91.76% 8.24%
20 Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley 91.94% 8.06%
21 Ramsey 92.26% 7.74%
22 Warboys 92.64% 7.36%
23 Holywell-cum-Needingworth 93.08% 6.92%
24 Great Paxton 93.13% 6.87%
25 Buckden 93.23% 6.77%
26 Somersham 93.6% 6.4%
'; Huntingdon is ranked 1 out of 26 wards in Huntingdonshire for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

Huntingdon Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon to the national average for England.
Level Huntingdon North England
No Qualifications 22.78% 18.08%
Level 1 12.88% 9.69%
Level 2 13.66% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 5.81% 5.32%
Level 3 14.35% 16.92%
Level 4 26.47% 33.92%

Huntingdon Health Statistics

Huntingdon North 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
Huntingdon North 44.83% 36.61% 13.04% 4.4% 1.13%
Huntingdonshire 47.88% 35.71% 12.18% 3.36% 0.87%
East 48.28% 34.64% 12.5% 3.58% 1%
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 Huntingdonshire changed since 2011?

Huntingdonshire residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 0.85% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 48.77% 35.67% 11.61% 3.09% 0.85%
2021 47.88% 35.71% 12.18% 3.36% 0.87%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

What are the occupations of the residents of Huntingdon?

The largest employment sector in Huntingdon is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Administrative & Secretarial.
Sector Proportion
Elementary Occupations 17.94%
Professional Occupations 14.34%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 14.23%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 11.11%
Associate Professional & Technical 10.17%
Skilled Trades 8.3%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 7.9%
Administrative & Secretarial 7.77%

How many residents own or rent their home in Huntingdon and Huntingdonshire

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Huntingdon either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 41.63 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 58.37 of Huntingdon residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Huntingdon North 41.63% 58.37%
Huntingdonshire 68.97% 31.03%
East 65.23% 34.77%
England 61.31% 38.69%

Huntingdon has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.

Huntingdon compared to other wards in Huntingdonshire

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Holywell-cum-Needingworth 84.02% 15.98%
2 Great Paxton 83.77% 16.23%
3 Alconbury 81.34% 18.66%
4 Great Staughton 81.25% 18.75%
5 Kimbolton 78.55% 21.45%
6 Buckden 77.3% 22.7%
7 St Ives West 76.97% 23.04%
8 Somersham 76.81% 23.19%
9 Huntingdon East 74.96% 25.04%
10 Fenstanton 74.93% 25.07%
11 Warboys 74.33% 25.67%
12 Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley 73.42% 26.58%
13 Yaxley 72.58% 27.42%
14 St Neots Priory Park & Little Paxton 72.56% 27.44%
15 Sawtry 72.41% 27.59%
16 The Stukeleys 71.35% 28.65%
17 Hemingford Grey & Houghton 70.36% 29.64%
18 St Neots Eatons 69.95% 30.05%
19 St Ives East 68.94% 31.06%
20 Ramsey 68.58% 31.42%
21 Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots 66.02% 33.98%
22 Brampton (Huntingdonshire) 63.62% 36.38%
23 St Neots Eynesbury 62.93% 37.07%
24 St Ives South 62.3% 37.7%
25 St Neots East 52.54% 47.46%
26 Huntingdon North 41.63% 58.37%
Huntingdon is ranked 26 out of 26 wards in Huntingdonshire for the percentage of home owners.

What is the population of Huntingdon and Huntingdonshire?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Huntingdonshire including Huntingdon. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

Ward Population
Alconbury 4573
Brampton 8543
Buckden 3272
Fenstanton 3748
Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots 9437
Great Paxton 2984
Great Staughton 4462
Hemingford Grey & Houghton 6337
Holywell-cum-Needingworth 6728
Huntingdon East 6958
Huntingdon North 13148
Kimbolton 3454
Ramsey 10283
Sawtry 6549
Somersham 3759
St Ives East 6737
St Ives South 7961
St Ives West 2955
St Neots East 3919
St Neots Eatons 10998
St Neots Eynesbury 12282
St Neots Priory Park & Little Paxton 10335
Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley 6464
The Stukeleys 4665
Warboys 7163
Yaxley 11271
Huntingdonshire Total 178985



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

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