Socio-economic statistics for Round Green, Luton

Socio-economic statistics for Round Green, Luton

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

Round Green 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 Luton.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
Luton 5.5% -0.5%
East of England 3% -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 Round Green 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 Round Green.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 59.66%
In Part-Time Work 22.7%
Unemployed 7.51%
77.3% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Round Green

Round Green & Luton 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 Round Green in the Luton local area district.

Area Born in UK Born outside UK
High Town 46.7% 53.3%
Luton 61.56% 38.44%
East 85.09% 14.91%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Round Green compared to other wards in Luton

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 South 43.84% 56.16%
2 High Town 46.7% 53.3%
3 Dallow 48.56% 51.44%
4 Biscot 50.98% 49.02%
5 Challney 57.79% 42.21%
6 Saints 58.03% 41.97%
7 Farley 58.66% 41.34%
8 Leagrave 64.04% 35.96%
9 Crawley 65.54% 34.46%
10 Lewsey 65.68% 34.32%
11 Northwell 67.66% 32.34%
12 Limbury 67.97% 32.03%
13 Round Green 70.64% 29.36%
14 Sundon Park 71.15% 28.85%
15 Barnfield 72.2% 27.8%
16 Icknield 73.19% 26.81%
17 Bramingham 76.65% 23.35%
18 Wigmore 76.96% 23.04%
19 Stopsley 82.61% 17.39%
'; Round Green is ranked 2 out of 19 wards in Luton for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

What are the occupations of the residents of Round Green?

The largest employment sector in Round Green is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.
Sector Proportion
Elementary Occupations 23.63%
Professional Occupations 13.3%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 11.65%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 9.87%
Skilled Trades 9.83%
Associate Professional & Technical 9.33%
Administrative & Secretarial 7.24%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 7.14%

How many residents own or rent their home in Round Green and Luton

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Round Green either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 28.92 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 71.08 of Round Green residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
High Town 28.92% 71.08%
Luton 53.94% 46.06%
East 65.23% 34.77%
England 61.31% 38.69%

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

Round Green compared to other wards in Luton

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Barnfield (Luton) 81.25% 18.75%
2 Stopsley 78.01% 21.99%
3 Bramingham 77.93% 22.07%
4 Icknield 75.64% 24.36%
5 Limbury 69% 31%
6 Wigmore 65.26% 34.74%
7 Sundon Park 63.48% 36.52%
8 Challney 61.78% 38.22%
9 Round Green 61.7% 38.3%
10 Crawley 60.01% 39.99%
11 Saints 58.59% 41.41%
12 Lewsey 55.46% 44.54%
13 Leagrave 53.34% 46.66%
14 Northwell 48.73% 51.27%
15 Biscot 46.26% 53.74%
16 Dallow 43.15% 56.85%
17 Farley 42.77% 57.23%
18 High Town 28.92% 71.08%
19 South (Luton) 19.64% 80.36%
Round Green is ranked 18 out of 19 wards in Luton for the percentage of home owners.

Round Green Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Round Green 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 Round Green to the national average for England.
Level High Town England
No Qualifications 21.46% 18.08%
Level 1 9.84% 9.69%
Level 2 10.65% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 5.07% 5.32%
Level 3 12.96% 16.92%
Level 4 35.44% 33.92%

Round Green Health Statistics

High Town has more residents (very_good_pc-$country_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
Area VG G F B VB
High Town 51.21% 34.91% 10.14% 2.73% 1.02%
Luton 48.68% 34.56% 12.02% 3.62% 1.12%
East 48.28% 34.64% 12.5% 3.58% 1%
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 Luton changed since 2011?

Luton residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.61% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 46.56% 36.07% 12.44% 3.73% 1.2%
2021 48.68% 34.56% 12.02% 3.62% 1.12%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

Round Green Age Distribution Statistics

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

What is the population of Round Green and Luton?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Luton including Round Green. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

Ward Population
Barnfield 7638
Biscot 16667
Bramingham 7001
Challney 14300
Crawley 7441
Dallow 17069
Farley 13041
High Town 11280
Icknield 7474
Leagrave 12456
Lewsey 12547
Limbury 7856
Northwell 8143
Round Green 12114
Saints 14891
South 18539
Stopsley 6668
Sundon Park 7712
Wigmore 10691
Luton Total 213528



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

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