Rankings
Education Ranks
Welcome to our education ranking page, your gateway to understanding the educational landscape across different UK regions.
View all UK areas based on how well educated the residents of that area are.
Last Updated: 01/06/2026
Degree Educated
Percentage of residents in this area who hold a University degree or equivalent.
| Rank | Area | Degree Educated |
|---|---|---|
| 101 | East Riding of Yorkshire | 33.31% |
| 102 | Somerset | 33.28% |
| 103 | Northumberland | 33.26% |
| 104 | Calderdale | 33.23% |
| 105 | Denbighshire | 33.18% |
| 106 | Lancashire | 33.18% |
| 107 | Cornwall | 33.11% |
| 108 | Liverpool | 33.09% |
| 109 | Birmingham | 32.78% |
| 110 | Bridgend | 32.72% |
| 111 | Derby | 32.72% |
| 112 | Portsmouth | 32.68% |
| 113 | Nottinghamshire | 32.55% |
| 114 | Kirklees | 32.55% |
| 115 | Havering | 32.53% |
| 116 | Sefton | 32.49% |
| 117 | Stockton-on-Tees | 32.07% |
| 118 | Flintshire | 32.06% |
| 119 | Wrexham | 31.95% |
| 120 | Derbyshire | 31.81% |
