Socio-economic statistics for Littlefield, Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire

Socio-economic statistics for Littlefield, Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire

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

What are the occupations of the residents of Littlefield, Lincolnshire?

The largest employment sector in Littlefield, Lincolnshire is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.
Sector Proportion
Elementary Occupations 20.8%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 17.26%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 14.78%
Skilled Trades 11.35%
Associate Professional & Technical 8.63%
Professional Occupations 7.15%
Administrative & Secretarial 5.93%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 5.15%

Littlefield, Lincolnshire 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 North East Lincolnshire.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
North East Lincolnshire 4.5% -0.2%
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
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 Littlefield, Lincolnshire 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 Littlefield, Lincolnshire.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 47.13%
In Part-Time Work 30.73%
Unemployed 8%
69.27% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Littlefield, Lincolnshire

Littlefield, Lincolnshire Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in South.
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 Littlefield, Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Littlefield, Lincolnshire either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 46.61 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 53.39 of Littlefield, Lincolnshire residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
South (North East Lincolnshire) 46.61% 53.39%
North East Lincolnshire 63.85% 36.15%
Yorkshire and The Humber 62.58% 37.42%
England 61.31% 38.69%

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

Littlefield, Lincolnshire compared to other wards in North East Lincolnshire

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Humberston and New Waltham 85.46% 14.54%
2 Haverstoe 83.37% 16.63%
3 Wolds 83.13% 16.87%
4 Waltham 81.83% 18.17%
5 Scartho 80.9% 19.1%
6 Freshney 69.19% 30.81%
7 Immingham 67.49% 32.51%
8 Park (North East Lincolnshire) 67.09% 32.91%
9 Yarborough 66.78% 33.22%
10 Heneage 59.15% 40.85%
11 Croft Baker 54.64% 45.36%
12 Sidney Sussex 54.17% 45.83%
13 South (North East Lincolnshire) 46.61% 53.39%
14 West Marsh 39.29% 60.71%
15 East Marsh 29.05% 70.95%
Littlefield, Lincolnshire is ranked 13 out of 15 wards in North East Lincolnshire for the percentage of home owners.

Littlefield, Lincolnshire Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Littlefield, Lincolnshire 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 Littlefield, Lincolnshire to the national average for England.
Level South England
No Qualifications 31.06% 18.08%
Level 1 14.09% 9.69%
Level 2 16.88% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 5.28% 5.32%
Level 3 13.61% 16.92%
Level 4 15.7% 33.92%

Littlefield, Lincolnshire & North East Lincolnshire 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 Littlefield, Lincolnshire in the North East Lincolnshire local area district.

Area Born in UK Born outside UK
South (North East Lincolnshire) 92.33% 7.67%
North East Lincolnshire 93.43% 6.57%
Yorkshire and The Humber 88.65% 11.35%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Littlefield, Lincolnshire compared to other wards in North East Lincolnshire

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 West Marsh 84.89% 15.11%
2 East Marsh 87.52% 12.48%
3 Park 91.3% 8.7%
4 Heneage 92.13% 7.87%
5 South 92.33% 7.67%
6 Immingham 93.61% 6.39%
7 Yarborough 93.87% 6.13%
8 Sidney Sussex 94.21% 5.79%
9 Scartho 94.36% 5.64%
10 Croft Baker 95.43% 4.57%
11 Humberston and New Waltham 95.73% 4.27%
12 Freshney 95.81% 4.19%
13 Wolds 96.39% 3.61%
14 Waltham 96.77% 3.23%
15 Haverstoe 97.26% 2.74%
'; Littlefield, Lincolnshire is ranked 5 out of 15 wards in North East Lincolnshire for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

Littlefield, Lincolnshire Health Statistics

South 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
South (North East Lincolnshire) 40.19% 33.8% 17.53% 6.57% 1.92%
North East Lincolnshire 43.06% 35% 15.44% 5.04% 1.46%
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

How has the health of residents in North East Lincolnshire changed since 2011?

North East Lincolnshire residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 0.99% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 44.01% 35.04% 14.9% 4.7% 1.35%
2021 43.06% 35% 15.44% 5.04% 1.46%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

What is the population of Littlefield, Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in North East Lincolnshire including Littlefield, Lincolnshire. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

Ward Population
Croft Baker 11481
East Marsh 11467
Freshney 9346
Haverstoe 9668
Heneage 11904
Humberston and New Waltham 11385
Immingham 11728
Park 11793
Scartho 11433
Sidney Sussex 12508
South 12757
Waltham 6789
West Marsh 7848
Wolds 7700
Yarborough 11557
North East Lincolnshire Total 159364



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

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