We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Huntington in York 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 Huntington older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Huntington and York? Is Huntington an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Huntington Health Statistics
Huntington & New Earswick has a significantly lower proportion of residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington & New Earswick | 43.43% | 36.04% | 14.76% | 4.19% | 1.59% |
| York | 48.62% | 35.02% | 12.13% | 3.35% | 0.88% |
| 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
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How has the health of residents in York changed since 2011?
York residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 0.24% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 49.69% | 34.19% | 11.99% | 3.22% | 0.92% |
| 2021 | 48.62% | 35.02% | 12.13% | 3.35% | 0.88% |
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 Huntington?
The largest employment sector in Huntington is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Professional Occupations | 19.16% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 11.79% |
| Elementary Occupations | 11.08% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 11.06% |
| Skilled Trades | 10.76% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.15% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 9.97% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 6.29% |
Huntington Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Huntington 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 | Huntington & New Earswick | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 19.35% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 9.51% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.59% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.12% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 15.71% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 31.17% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Huntington Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Huntington & New Earswick.| 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)
Huntington & York 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 Huntington in the York local area district.
Huntington has a lower rate of immigrants than York, the Yorkshire and The Humber region and England as a whole.| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Huntington & New Earswick | 93.75% | 6.26% |
| York | 89.22% | 10.78% |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | 88.65% | 11.35% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Huntington compared to other wards in York
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fishergate | 75.31% | 24.69% |
| 2 | Guildhall | 78.68% | 21.32% |
| 3 | Hull Road | 82.82% | 17.18% |
| 4 | Clifton | 85.59% | 14.41% |
| 5 | Micklegate | 85.89% | 14.11% |
| 6 | Fulford & Heslington | 86.56% | 13.44% |
| 7 | Heworth | 88.54% | 11.46% |
| 8 | Holgate | 89.67% | 10.33% |
| 9 | Rawcliffe & Clifton Without | 90.48% | 9.52% |
| 10 | Osbaldwick & Derwent | 91.85% | 8.15% |
| 11 | Westfield | 91.89% | 8.11% |
| 12 | Dringhouses & Woodthorpe | 92.91% | 7.09% |
| 13 | Acomb | 93.74% | 6.26% |
| 14 | Huntington & New Earswick | 93.75% | 6.26% |
| 15 | Heworth Without | 94.26% | 5.74% |
| 16 | Strensall | 94.56% | 5.44% |
| 17 | Rural West York | 94.58% | 5.42% |
| 18 | Bishopthorpe | 95.22% | 4.78% |
| 19 | Copmanthorpe | 95.27% | 4.73% |
| 20 | Haxby & Wigginton | 95.36% | 4.65% |
| 21 | Wheldrake | 95.65% | 4.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Huntington 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 York.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| York | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| 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
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|---|
| In Employment | 53.67% |
| In Part-Time Work | 31.04% |
| Unemployed | 3.39% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Huntington and York
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Huntington either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 67.54 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 32.46 of Huntington residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Huntington & New Earswick | 67.54% | 32.46% |
| York | 65.1% | 34.9% |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | 62.58% | 37.42% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Huntington has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Huntington compared to other wards in York
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heworth Without | 89.54% | 10.46% |
| 2 | Copmanthorpe | 86.95% | 13.05% |
| 3 | Haxby & Wigginton | 86.37% | 13.63% |
| 4 | Bishopthorpe | 85.8% | 14.2% |
| 5 | Wheldrake | 84.87% | 15.13% |
| 6 | Rural West York | 82.67% | 17.33% |
| 7 | Rawcliffe & Clifton Without | 80.02% | 19.98% |
| 8 | Strensall | 79.08% | 20.92% |
| 9 | Osbaldwick & Derwent | 77.93% | 22.07% |
| 10 | Dringhouses & Woodthorpe | 77.81% | 22.19% |
| 11 | Acomb | 73.85% | 26.15% |
| 12 | Huntington & New Earswick | 67.54% | 32.46% |
| 13 | Fulford & Heslington | 67.11% | 32.89% |
| 14 | Holgate | 60.75% | 39.25% |
| 15 | Westfield (York) | 55.94% | 44.06% |
| 16 | Heworth | 54.45% | 45.55% |
| 17 | Micklegate | 53.21% | 46.79% |
| 18 | Clifton (York) | 49.99% | 50.01% |
| 19 | Fishergate | 48.25% | 51.75% |
| 20 | Hull Road | 47.38% | 52.62% |
| 21 | Guildhall (York) | 32.68% | 67.32% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Huntington and York?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in York including Huntington. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Acomb | 9151 |
| Bishopthorpe | 4160 |
| Clifton | 10097 |
| Copmanthorpe | 4129 |
| Dringhouses & Woodthorpe | 11568 |
| Fishergate | 11026 |
| Fulford & Heslington | 3914 |
| Guildhall | 17978 |
| Haxby & Wigginton | 11769 |
| Heworth | 14558 |
| Heworth Without | 3828 |
| Holgate | 12781 |
| Hull Road | 15147 |
| Huntington & New Earswick | 12610 |
| Micklegate | 13431 |
| Osbaldwick & Derwent | 8426 |
| Rawcliffe & Clifton Without | 12195 |
| Rural West York | 7857 |
| Strensall | 8267 |
| Westfield | 13952 |
| Wheldrake | 4168 |
| York Total | 211012 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
