Socio-economic statistics for Leapgate, Worcestershire

Socio-economic statistics for Leapgate, Worcestershire

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

Leapgate Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Leapgate 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 Leapgate to the national average for England.
Level Mitton England
No Qualifications 21.96% 18.08%
Level 1 10.5% 9.69%
Level 2 14.84% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 7.22% 5.32%
Level 3 18.02% 16.92%
Level 4 25% 33.92%

Leapgate Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Mitton.
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 Leapgate and Wyre Forest

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Leapgate either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 73.33 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 26.67 of Leapgate residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Mitton 73.33% 26.67%
Wyre Forest 68.75% 31.25%
West Midlands 62.8% 37.2%
England 61.31% 38.69%

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

Leapgate compared to other wards in Wyre Forest

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Lickhill 87.94% 12.06%
2 Bewdley & Rock 81.39% 18.61%
3 Wyre Forest Rural 74.35% 25.65%
4 Franche & Habberley North 74.01% 25.99%
5 Mitton 73.33% 26.67%
6 Wribbenhall & Arley 71.48% 28.52%
7 Areley Kings & Riverside 70.03% 29.97%
8 Aggborough & Spennells 67.42% 32.58%
9 Offmore & Comberton 65.57% 34.43%
10 Broadwaters 62.22% 37.78%
11 Foley Park & Hoobrook 57.97% 42.03%
12 Blakebrook & Habberley South 56.94% 43.06%
Leapgate is ranked 5 out of 12 wards in Wyre Forest for the percentage of home owners.

Leapgate Health Statistics

Mitton 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
Mitton 43.73% 35.29% 14.5% 5.02% 1.46%
Wyre Forest 43.31% 35.76% 14.79% 4.74% 1.4%
West Midlands 46.4% 34.38% 13.54% 4.37% 1.31%
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 Wyre Forest changed since 2011?

Wyre Forest residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.27% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 43.61% 35.19% 15.19% 4.64% 1.36%
2021 43.31% 35.76% 14.79% 4.74% 1.4%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

What are the occupations of the residents of Leapgate?

The largest employment sector in Leapgate is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector Proportion
Professional Occupations 14.56%
Skilled Trades 14.12%
Associate Professional & Technical 12.36%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 12.1%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 10.65%
Administrative & Secretarial 10.54%
Elementary Occupations 9.45%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 7.97%

Leapgate 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 Wyre Forest.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
Wyre Forest 3.3% -0.4%
West Midlands 5% -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 Leapgate 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 Leapgate.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 54.5%
In Part-Time Work 28.58%
Unemployed 3.73%
71.42% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Leapgate

Leapgate & Wyre Forest 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 Leapgate in the Wyre Forest local area district.

Leapgate has a lower rate of immigrants than Wyre Forest, the West Midlands region and England as a whole.
Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Mitton 96.59% 3.41%
Wyre Forest 95.03% 4.97%
West Midlands 84.84% 15.17%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Leapgate compared to other wards in Wyre Forest

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 Broadwaters 91.06% 8.94%
2 Blakebrook & Habberley South 92.43% 7.57%
3 Aggborough & Spennells 93.16% 6.84%
4 Offmore & Comberton 93.31% 6.69%
5 Foley Park & Hoobrook 94.51% 5.49%
6 Areley Kings & Riverside 96.42% 3.58%
7 Mitton 96.59% 3.41%
8 Wyre Forest Rural 96.74% 3.26%
9 Franche & Habberley North 96.82% 3.18%
10 Bewdley & Rock 97.26% 2.74%
11 Wribbenhall & Arley 97.44% 2.56%
12 Lickhill 97.81% 2.19%
'; Leapgate is ranked 7 out of 12 wards in Wyre Forest for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

What is the population of Leapgate and Wyre Forest?

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

Ward Population
Aggborough & Spennells 8774
Areley Kings & Riverside 8236
Bewdley & Rock 8457
Blakebrook & Habberley South 9350
Broadwaters 9381
Foley Park & Hoobrook 10689
Franche & Habberley North 9620
Lickhill 2409
Mitton 10110
Offmore & Comberton 9545
Wribbenhall & Arley 5381
Wyre Forest Rural 9187
Wyre Forest Total 101139



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

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