We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Aston End in Stevenage 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 Aston End older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Aston End and Stevenage? Is Aston End an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Aston End 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 Stevenage.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Stevenage | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| 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
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|---|
| In Employment | 62.41% |
| In Part-Time Work | 25.01% |
| Unemployed | 3.59% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Aston End Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Aston End 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
| Level | Bandley Hill | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 18.15% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 13.88% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 15.44% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.12% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 16.78% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 28.07% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Aston End and Stevenage
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Aston End either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 62.34 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 37.66 of Aston End residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Bandley Hill | 62.34% | 37.66% |
| Stevenage | 56.98% | 43.02% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Aston End has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Aston End compared to other wards in Stevenage
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manor (Stevenage) | 76.86% | 23.14% |
| 2 | Longmeadow | 66.92% | 33.08% |
| 3 | Woodfield | 63.8% | 36.2% |
| 4 | Chells | 63.51% | 36.49% |
| 5 | Bandley Hill | 62.34% | 37.66% |
| 6 | Martins Wood | 54.49% | 45.51% |
| 7 | Shephall | 54.43% | 45.57% |
| 8 | St Nicholas | 54.42% | 45.58% |
| 9 | Roebuck | 53.4% | 46.6% |
| 10 | Old Town (Stevenage) | 51.85% | 48.15% |
| 11 | Pin Green | 51.6% | 48.4% |
| 12 | Symonds Green | 51.59% | 48.41% |
| 13 | Bedwell | 43.89% | 56.11% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Aston End Health Statistics
Bandley Hill has a lower proportion of residents (very_good_pc-$ward_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandley Hill | 47.18% | 35.7% | 12.39% | 3.76% | 0.97% |
| Stevenage | 47.68% | 35.02% | 12.62% | 3.69% | 0.99% |
| 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
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Aston End?
The largest employment sector in Aston End is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Professional Occupations | 18.53% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 13.35% |
| Skilled Trades | 11.46% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 10.83% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.5% |
| Elementary Occupations | 10.07% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 9.82% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 7.52% |
Aston End & Stevenage 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 Aston End in the Stevenage local area district.
Aston End has a lower rate of immigrants than Stevenage, the East of England region and England as a whole.| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Bandley Hill | 86.84% | 13.16% |
| Stevenage | 83.52% | 16.48% |
| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Aston End compared to other wards in Stevenage
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedwell | 75.3% | 24.7% |
| 2 | St Nicholas | 79.07% | 20.93% |
| 3 | Woodfield | 79.19% | 20.81% |
| 4 | Old Town | 83.72% | 16.28% |
| 5 | Pin Green | 83.73% | 16.27% |
| 6 | Shephall | 84.28% | 15.72% |
| 7 | Chells | 84.81% | 15.19% |
| 8 | Symonds Green | 84.93% | 15.07% |
| 9 | Martins Wood | 85.33% | 14.67% |
| 10 | Roebuck | 85.92% | 14.08% |
| 11 | Bandley Hill | 86.84% | 13.16% |
| 12 | Manor | 86.99% | 13.01% |
| 13 | Longmeadow | 88.33% | 11.67% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Aston End Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Bandley Hill.| 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 | |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Aston End and Stevenage?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Stevenage including Aston End. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Stevenage Total | 0 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
