Children and Young People
This section adopts a life course approach to data relating to children and young people in the city. By drawing upon information from various sections of the data observatory, data and intelligence is brought together strengthening insights and findings into a single, accessible resource. The section enables a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing children and young people at different stages of their lives within the city.
Key Facts
- RESIDENT POPULATION AGED UNDER 15
- 45,324
- MYE ONS 2024
- UNDER 16 POPULATION CHANGE 2024 TO 2031
- -7.6%
- HCC 2024-BASED SAPF
- CHILDHOOD EXCESS WEIGHT IN YEAR R
- 26.3%
- NCMP 2024/25
- CHILDHOOD EXCESS WEIGHT IN YEAR 6
- 37.9%
- NCMP 2024/25
- CHILDREN IN CARE
- 97 PER 10,000 POPULATION AGED UNDER 18
- DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION 2024/25
- PUPILS WITH SEN
- 22.2%
- DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION 2024/25
- CHILDREN ELIGIBLE FOR FREE SCHOOL MEALS
- 37.9%
- DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION 2024/25
- YOUTH REOFFENDING
- 41.6%
- MINISTRY OF JUSTICE 2020/21