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.

Degree Rate This shows what percentage of this area's residents hold a University degree or equivalent.

County/Borough - There are 175 Counties/Boroughs in England & Wales and they represent the upper layer of areas.

Last Updated: 13/01/2025

Rank Area Name Degree Rate

141

Norfolk29.65%

142

Thurrock29.42%

143

Rhondda Cynon Taf29.38%

144

Rochdale29.31%

145

County Durham29.17%

146

Middlesbrough29.10%

147

Telford and Wrekin29.00%

148

Lincolnshire28.69%

149

South Tyneside28.64%

150

Medway28.56%

151

Neath Port Talbot28.55%

152

Torbay28.37%

153

Wigan28.29%

154

Caerphilly28.00%

155

Dudley27.89%

156

Merthyr Tydfil27.74%

157

Redcar and Cleveland27.57%

158

Oldham27.47%

159

Hartlepool27.27%

160

Sunderland27.13%
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