Socio-economic statistics for Langton, Lincolnshire

Socio-economic statistics for Langton, Lincolnshire

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

Langton Health Statistics

Roughton 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
Roughton (East Lindsey) 40.91% 33.88% 18.02% 5.33% 1.86%
East Lindsey 37.9% 35.7% 18.24% 6.3% 1.86%
East Midlands 46.25% 34.83% 13.58% 4.16% 1.19%
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 East Lindsey changed since 2011?

East Lindsey residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.09% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 38.22% 35.29% 18.27% 6.36% 1.86%
2021 37.9% 35.7% 18.24% 6.3% 1.86%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

Langton Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Langton 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 Langton to the national average for England.
Level Roughton England
No Qualifications 20.9% 18.08%
Level 1 10.38% 9.69%
Level 2 13.77% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 7.51% 5.32%
Level 3 16.07% 16.92%
Level 4 27.21% 33.92%

Langton 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 East Lindsey.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
East Lindsey 3.4% -0.6%
East Midlands 3.4% -0.2%
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 Langton 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 Langton.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 46.15%
In Part-Time Work 31.37%
Unemployed 3.5%
68.63% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Langton

Langton Age Distribution Statistics

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

How many residents own or rent their home in Langton and East Lindsey

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Langton either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 83.66 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 16.34 of Langton residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Roughton (East Lindsey) 83.66% 16.34%
East Lindsey 67.4% 32.6%
East Midlands 65.47% 34.53%
England 61.31% 38.69%

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

Langton compared to other wards in East Lindsey

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Roughton (East Lindsey) 83.66% 16.34%
2 Croft (East Lindsey) 82.97% 17.03%
3 Halton Holegate 82.84% 17.16%
4 Holton-le-Clay & North Thoresby 82.42% 17.58%
5 Withern & Theddlethorpe 82.39% 17.61%
6 Grimoldby 81.94% 18.06%
7 Tetney 81.67% 18.33%
8 Tetford & Donington 81.07% 18.93%
9 Marshchapel & Somercotes 80.68% 19.32%
10 Sibsey & Stickney 79.54% 20.46%
11 Sutton on Sea 78.28% 21.72%
12 Fulstow 77.77% 22.23%
13 Willoughby with Sloothby 77.23% 22.77%
14 St Mary's (East Lindsey) 77.13% 22.87%
15 Woodhall Spa 76.68% 23.32%
16 Hagworthingham 74.45% 25.55%
17 Burgh le Marsh 73.38% 26.62%
18 Legbourne 72.25% 27.75%
19 Wragby 71.53% 28.47%
20 Chapel St Leonards 71.14% 28.86%
21 Friskney 70.21% 29.79%
22 Binbrook 69.11% 30.89%
23 St Margaret's (East Lindsey) 66.8% 33.2%
24 St Michael's (East Lindsey) 65.93% 34.07%
25 Coningsby & Mareham 65.84% 34.16%
26 Horncastle 65.2% 34.8%
27 Mablethorpe 64.21% 35.79%
28 Alford 63.39% 36.61%
29 Ingoldmells 62.83% 37.17%
30 Wainfleet 57.09% 42.91%
31 North Holme 56.81% 43.19%
32 St Clement's (East Lindsey) 56.32% 43.68%
33 Spilsby 53.8% 46.2%
34 Priory & St James' 52.87% 47.13%
35 Winthorpe 49.36% 50.64%
36 Scarbrough & Seacroft 47.05% 52.95%
37 Trinity (East Lindsey) 46.19% 53.81%
Langton is ranked 1 out of 37 wards in East Lindsey for the percentage of home owners.

Langton & East Lindsey 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 Langton in the East Lindsey local area district.

Langton has a lower rate of immigrants than East Lindsey, the East Midlands region and England as a whole.
Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Roughton (East Lindsey) 96.23% 3.77%
East Lindsey 95.87% 4.13%
East Midlands 86.28% 13.72%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Langton compared to other wards in East Lindsey

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 Winthorpe 93.13% 6.87%
2 Scarbrough & Seacroft 93.23% 6.77%
3 St Clement's 94.26% 5.74%
4 Ingoldmells 94.36% 5.64%
5 Priory & St James' 94.6% 5.4%
6 Woodhall Spa 94.62% 5.38%
7 Tetney 94.92% 5.08%
8 Wragby 94.99% 5.01%
9 Coningsby & Mareham 95.09% 4.91%
10 Hagworthingham 95.76% 4.24%
11 Spilsby 95.85% 4.15%
12 Sibsey & Stickney 96.06% 3.94%
13 St Mary's 96.06% 3.94%
14 Willoughby with Sloothby 96.07% 3.93%
15 Legbourne 96.08% 3.92%
16 Horncastle 96.18% 3.82%
17 Roughton 96.23% 3.77%
18 Trinity 96.28% 3.72%
19 Alford 96.31% 3.69%
20 North Holme 96.33% 3.67%
21 Halton Holegate 96.41% 3.59%
22 St Margaret's 96.57% 3.43%
23 Tetford & Donington 96.6% 3.4%
24 Friskney 96.69% 3.31%
25 Holton-le-Clay & North Thoresby 96.7% 3.3%
26 Grimoldby 96.8% 3.2%
27 Fulstow 96.85% 3.15%
28 Withern & Theddlethorpe 97.09% 2.91%
29 Burgh le Marsh 97.16% 2.84%
30 Mablethorpe 97.16% 2.84%
31 Sutton on Sea 97.22% 2.78%
32 St Michael's 97.23% 2.77%
33 Chapel St Leonards 97.24% 2.76%
34 Binbrook 97.26% 2.74%
35 Marshchapel & Somercotes 97.33% 2.67%
36 Wainfleet 97.62% 2.38%
37 Croft 97.68% 2.32%
'; Langton is ranked 17 out of 37 wards in East Lindsey for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

What are the occupations of the residents of Langton?

The largest employment sector in Langton is Skilled Trades. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector Proportion
Skilled Trades 17.46%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 16.85%
Professional Occupations 15.13%
Associate Professional & Technical 11.98%
Elementary Occupations 10.36%
Administrative & Secretarial 9.64%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 7.51%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 4.06%

What is the population of Langton and East Lindsey?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in East Lindsey including Langton. 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
East Lindsey Total 142030



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

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