We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Beacon Hill, Essex in Maldon 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 Beacon Hill, Essex older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Beacon Hill, Essex and Maldon? Is Beacon Hill, Essex an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Beacon Hill, Essex Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Beacon Hill, Essex 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 | Great Totham | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 17.58% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 11.04% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 16.99% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.88% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 16.8% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 29.25% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Beacon Hill, Essex Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Great Totham.| 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 are the occupations of the residents of Beacon Hill, Essex?
The largest employment sector in Beacon Hill, Essex is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 20.39% |
| Professional Occupations | 19.15% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 15.49% |
| Skilled Trades | 12.39% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 12% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 6.03% |
| Elementary Occupations | 5.35% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 3.94% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Beacon Hill, Essex and Maldon
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Beacon Hill, Essex either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 84.37 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 15.63 of Beacon Hill, Essex residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Great Totham | 84.37% | 15.63% |
| Maldon | 76.19% | 23.81% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Beacon Hill, Essex has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Beacon Hill, Essex compared to other wards in Maldon
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wickham Bishops and Woodham | 85.26% | 14.74% |
| 2 | Purleigh | 84.53% | 15.47% |
| 3 | Mayland | 84.48% | 15.52% |
| 4 | Great Totham | 84.37% | 15.63% |
| 5 | Tollesbury | 83.77% | 16.23% |
| 6 | Althorne | 82.55% | 17.45% |
| 7 | Heybridge East | 82.33% | 17.67% |
| 8 | Maldon South | 80.78% | 19.22% |
| 9 | Maldon West | 79.13% | 20.87% |
| 10 | Burnham-on-Crouch North | 77.22% | 22.78% |
| 11 | Tillingham | 76.95% | 23.05% |
| 12 | Tolleshunt D'Arcy | 76.69% | 23.31% |
| 13 | Southminster | 72.33% | 27.67% |
| 14 | Burnham-on-Crouch South | 67.77% | 32.23% |
| 15 | Heybridge West | 67.23% | 32.77% |
| 16 | Maldon North | 62.09% | 37.91% |
| 17 | Maldon East | 53.81% | 46.19% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Beacon Hill, Essex & Maldon 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 Beacon Hill, Essex in the Maldon local area district.
Beacon Hill, Essex has a lower rate of immigrants than Maldon, the East of England region and England as a whole.| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Great Totham | 95.96% | 4.04% |
| Maldon | 95.54% | 4.46% |
| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Beacon Hill, Essex compared to other wards in Maldon
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maldon North | 92.47% | 7.53% |
| 2 | Maldon East | 93.96% | 6.04% |
| 3 | Maldon South | 94.47% | 5.53% |
| 4 | Tolleshunt D'Arcy | 94.94% | 5.06% |
| 5 | Burnham-on-Crouch South | 95.11% | 4.89% |
| 6 | Wickham Bishops and Woodham | 95.34% | 4.66% |
| 7 | Maldon West | 95.56% | 4.44% |
| 8 | Heybridge East | 95.56% | 4.44% |
| 9 | Heybridge West | 95.67% | 4.33% |
| 10 | Purleigh | 95.94% | 4.06% |
| 11 | Burnham-on-Crouch North | 95.96% | 4.04% |
| 12 | Great Totham | 95.96% | 4.04% |
| 13 | Althorne | 96.26% | 3.74% |
| 14 | Southminster | 96.56% | 3.44% |
| 15 | Mayland | 96.74% | 3.26% |
| 16 | Tollesbury | 96.84% | 3.16% |
| 17 | Tillingham | 97.64% | 2.36% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Beacon Hill, Essex 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 Maldon.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Maldon | 2.1% | -0.5% |
| 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 | 54.84% |
| In Part-Time Work | 29.69% |
| Unemployed | 2.3% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Beacon Hill, Essex Health Statistics
Great Totham has more residents (very_good_pc-$country_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Totham | 51.35% | 33.25% | 11.5% | 3.06% | 0.85% |
| Maldon | 46.68% | 35.45% | 13.11% | 3.76% | 1.01% |
| 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)
How has the health of residents in Maldon changed since 2011?
Maldon residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.3% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 46.2% | 35.63% | 13.42% | 3.67% | 1.08% |
| 2021 | 46.68% | 35.45% | 13.11% | 3.76% | 1.01% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Beacon Hill, Essex and Maldon?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Maldon including Beacon Hill, Essex. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Althorne | 4413 |
| Burnham-on-Crouch North | 4124 |
| Burnham-on-Crouch South | 4097 |
| Great Totham | 3981 |
| Heybridge East | 4061 |
| Heybridge West | 4530 |
| Maldon East | 2481 |
| Maldon North | 4438 |
| Maldon South | 3916 |
| Maldon West | 3831 |
| Mayland | 4896 |
| Purleigh | 3510 |
| Southminster | 4713 |
| Tillingham | 2390 |
| Tollesbury | 2129 |
| Tolleshunt D'Arcy | 4368 |
| Wickham Bishops and Woodham | 3523 |
| Maldon Total | 65401 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
