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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: 15/06/2026
Degree Educated
Percentage of residents in this area who hold a University degree or equivalent.
| Rank | Area | County | Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Cambridge 013E | Cambridgeshire | 59.28% |
| 2002 | Manchester 029E | Manchester | 59.27% |
| 2003 | Three Rivers 004A | Hertfordshire | 59.27% |
| 2004 | Lewisham 010D | Lewisham | 59.26% |
| 2005 | Cambridge 006C | Cambridgeshire | 59.25% |
| 2006 | Greenwich 014A | Greenwich | 59.25% |
| 2007 | York 013G | York | 59.24% |
| 2008 | Southampton 009A | Southampton | 59.23% |
| 2009 | Oxford 001B | Oxfordshire | 59.23% |
| 2010 | Bristol 026A | Bristol, City of | 59.20% |
| 2011 | Newcastle upon Tyne 006D | Newcastle upon Tyne | 59.20% |
| 2012 | Hackney 020D | Hackney | 59.20% |
| 2013 | Harrow 009D | Harrow | 59.19% |
| 2014 | Kingston upon Thames 010C | Kingston upon Thames | 59.19% |
| 2015 | Newcastle upon Tyne 002D | Newcastle upon Tyne | 59.19% |
| 2016 | Oxford 015E | Oxfordshire | 59.18% |
| 2017 | Southwark 012A | Southwark | 59.18% |
| 2018 | Lambeth 029E | Lambeth | 59.18% |
| 2019 | Waltham Forest 012B | Waltham Forest | 59.18% |
| 2020 | South Cambridgeshire 014B | Cambridgeshire | 59.17% |
