We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Leverton Highgate in Boston 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 Leverton Highgate older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Leverton Highgate and Boston? Is Leverton Highgate an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Leverton Highgate Health Statistics
Coastal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal (Boston) | 36.33% | 38.92% | 17.47% | 5.73% | 1.55% |
| Boston | 42.19% | 37.05% | 14.96% | 4.53% | 1.27% |
| 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
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How has the health of residents in Boston changed since 2011?
Boston residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.07% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 40.69% | 37.48% | 15.86% | 4.73% | 1.24% |
| 2021 | 42.19% | 37.05% | 14.96% | 4.53% | 1.27% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Leverton Highgate & Boston 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 Leverton Highgate in the Boston local area district.
Leverton Highgate has a lower rate of immigrants than Boston, the East Midlands region and England as a whole.| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal (Boston) | 94.72% | 5.28% |
| Boston | 76.35% | 23.65% |
| East Midlands | 86.28% | 13.72% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Leverton Highgate compared to other wards in Boston
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Station | 44.52% | 55.48% |
| 2 | Fenside | 55.29% | 44.71% |
| 3 | Trinity | 62.87% | 37.13% |
| 4 | Skirbeck | 63.98% | 36.02% |
| 5 | Witham | 64.03% | 35.97% |
| 6 | Staniland | 69.9% | 30.1% |
| 7 | St Thomas' | 78.1% | 21.9% |
| 8 | Fishtoft | 81.84% | 18.16% |
| 9 | Wyberton | 85.13% | 14.87% |
| 10 | Kirton and Frampton | 85.95% | 14.05% |
| 11 | West | 86.16% | 13.84% |
| 12 | Old Leake and Wrangle | 91.43% | 8.57% |
| 13 | Swineshead and Holland Fen | 93.39% | 6.61% |
| 14 | Five Village | 94.11% | 5.89% |
| 15 | Coastal | 94.72% | 5.28% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Leverton Highgate 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 Boston.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 4.8% | -0.2% |
| 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
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|---|
| In Employment | 46.32% |
| In Part-Time Work | 31.3% |
| Unemployed | 3.93% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Leverton Highgate?
The largest employment sector in Leverton Highgate is Skilled Trades. The smallest employment sector is Associate Professional & Technical.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Skilled Trades | 14.84% |
| Professional Occupations | 12.5% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 11.64% |
| Elementary Occupations | 11.39% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 11.27% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 10.47% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 9.91% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 8.25% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Leverton Highgate and Boston
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Leverton Highgate either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 76.23 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 23.77 of Leverton Highgate residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal (Boston) | 76.23% | 23.77% |
| Boston | 58.85% | 41.15% |
| East Midlands | 65.47% | 34.53% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Leverton Highgate has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Leverton Highgate compared to other wards in Boston
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West (Boston) | 87.2% | 12.8% |
| 2 | Coastal (Boston) | 76.23% | 23.77% |
| 3 | Swineshead and Holland Fen | 71.17% | 28.83% |
| 4 | Old Leake and Wrangle | 70.03% | 29.97% |
| 5 | Five Village | 69.86% | 30.14% |
| 6 | Fishtoft | 69.04% | 30.96% |
| 7 | St Thomas' (Boston) | 67.94% | 32.06% |
| 8 | Kirton and Frampton | 64.53% | 35.47% |
| 9 | Wyberton | 61.93% | 38.07% |
| 10 | Trinity (Boston) | 55.26% | 44.74% |
| 11 | Witham (Boston) | 49.4% | 50.6% |
| 12 | Staniland | 49.38% | 50.62% |
| 13 | Skirbeck | 43.37% | 56.63% |
| 14 | Fenside | 33.32% | 66.68% |
| 15 | Station | 32.93% | 67.07% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Leverton Highgate Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Leverton Highgate 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 | Coastal | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 28.36% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 12.24% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 15.3% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.75% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 15.42% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 17.95% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Leverton Highgate Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Coastal.| 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)
What is the population of Leverton Highgate and Boston?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Boston including Leverton Highgate. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Coastal | 3844 |
| Fenside | 5100 |
| Fishtoft | 7057 |
| Five Village | 3954 |
| Kirton and Frampton | 7324 |
| Old Leake and Wrangle | 3627 |
| Skirbeck | 8586 |
| St Thomas' | 3101 |
| Staniland | 4148 |
| Station | 3312 |
| Swineshead and Holland Fen | 3961 |
| Trinity | 5370 |
| West | 2147 |
| Witham | 4975 |
| Wyberton | 4331 |
| Boston Total | 70837 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
