Socio-economic statistics for Hempstead, Essex

Socio-economic statistics for Hempstead, Essex

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

Hempstead 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 Uttlesford.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
Uttlesford 1.7% -0.2%
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 Hempstead 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 Hempstead.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 59.16%
In Part-Time Work 31.03%
Unemployed 2.69%
68.97% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Hempstead

Hempstead & Uttlesford 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 Hempstead in the Uttlesford local area district.

Hempstead has a lower rate of immigrants than Uttlesford, the East of England region and England as a whole.
Area Born in UK Born outside UK
The Sampfords 94.94% 5.06%
Uttlesford 91.3% 8.7%
East 85.09% 14.91%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Hempstead compared to other wards in Uttlesford

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 Saffron Walden Shire 86.79% 13.21%
2 Stansted South & Birchanger 87.53% 12.47%
3 Saffron Walden Audley 88.58% 11.42%
4 Saffron Walden Castle 88.92% 11.08%
5 Debden & Wimbish 89.18% 10.82%
6 Stansted North 89.93% 10.07%
7 Takeley 89.97% 10.03%
8 Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts 90.9% 9.1%
9 Elsenham & Henham 91.99% 8.01%
10 Great Dunmow South & Barnston 92.1% 7.9%
11 Felsted & Stebbing 92.33% 7.67%
12 Ashdon 92.43% 7.57%
13 Flitch Green & Little Dunmow 92.62% 7.38%
14 Newport 92.64% 7.36%
15 Stort Valley 93.26% 6.74%
16 Hatfield Heath 93.63% 6.37%
17 Great Dunmow North 93.71% 6.29%
18 Clavering 93.73% 6.27%
19 Broad Oak & the Hallingburys 94.1% 5.9%
20 Thaxted & the Eastons 94.65% 5.35%
21 High Easter & the Rodings 94.9% 5.1%
22 The Sampfords 94.94% 5.06%
'; Hempstead is ranked 22 out of 22 wards in Uttlesford for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

Hempstead Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Hempstead 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 Hempstead to the national average for England.
Level The Sampfords England
No Qualifications 12.81% 18.08%
Level 1 7.96% 9.69%
Level 2 15.16% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 5.67% 5.32%
Level 3 16.25% 16.92%
Level 4 40.24% 33.92%

How many residents own or rent their home in Hempstead and Uttlesford

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Hempstead either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 77.53 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 22.47 of Hempstead residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
The Sampfords 77.53% 22.47%
Uttlesford 70.59% 29.41%
East 65.23% 34.77%
England 61.31% 38.69%

Hempstead has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.

Hempstead compared to other wards in Uttlesford

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Clavering 79.35% 20.65%
2 The Sampfords 77.53% 22.47%
3 Elsenham & Henham 75.91% 24.09%
4 Broad Oak & the Hallingburys 75.79% 24.21%
5 Felsted & Stebbing 75.64% 24.36%
6 Stansted North 75.63% 24.37%
7 Stort Valley 74.97% 25.03%
8 Flitch Green & Little Dunmow 74.83% 25.17%
9 Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts 73.69% 26.31%
10 Hatfield Heath 72.71% 27.29%
11 Ashdon 72.71% 27.29%
12 Thaxted & the Eastons 72.07% 27.93%
13 Takeley 71.38% 28.62%
14 High Easter & the Rodings 70.43% 29.57%
15 Newport (Uttlesford) 69.94% 30.06%
16 Great Dunmow North 69.47% 30.53%
17 Saffron Walden Shire 68.74% 31.26%
18 Great Dunmow South & Barnston 66.56% 33.44%
19 Stansted South & Birchanger 64.14% 35.86%
20 Saffron Walden Castle 63.63% 36.37%
21 Saffron Walden Audley 60.98% 39.02%
22 Debden & Wimbish 60.85% 39.15%
Hempstead is ranked 2 out of 22 wards in Uttlesford for the percentage of home owners.

What are the occupations of the residents of Hempstead?

The largest employment sector in Hempstead is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector Proportion
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 24%
Professional Occupations 22.28%
Associate Professional & Technical 14.67%
Skilled Trades 11.14%
Administrative & Secretarial 9.15%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 6.34%
Elementary Occupations 5.25%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 2.63%

Hempstead Health Statistics

The Sampfords has significantly more residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
Area VG G F B VB
The Sampfords 54.89% 32.36% 9.51% 2.55% 0.68%
Uttlesford 54% 32.73% 10.05% 2.52% 0.7%
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 Uttlesford changed since 2011?

Uttlesford residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.84% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 52.55% 33.34% 10.85% 2.6% 0.66%
2021 54% 32.73% 10.05% 2.52% 0.7%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

Hempstead Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in The Sampfords.
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 Hempstead and Uttlesford?

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

Ward Population
Ashdon 2216
Broad Oak & the Hallingburys 4206
Clavering 2365
Debden & Wimbish 2662
Elsenham & Henham 4755
Felsted & Stebbing 4584
Flitch Green & Little Dunmow 3069
Great Dunmow North 4981
Great Dunmow South & Barnston 6373
Hatfield Heath 2446
High Easter & the Rodings 2488
Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts 4515
Newport 3930
Saffron Walden Audley 4638
Saffron Walden Castle 4929
Saffron Walden Shire 7749
Stansted North 4661
Stansted South & Birchanger 5157
Stort Valley 2097
Takeley 7405
Thaxted & the Eastons 5330
The Sampfords 2203
Uttlesford Total 92759



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

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