We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Borehamwood in Hertsmere 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 Borehamwood older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Borehamwood and Hertsmere? Is Borehamwood an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Borehamwood 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 Hertsmere.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Hertsmere | 2.8% | -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 | 63.8% |
| In Part-Time Work | 26.96% |
| Unemployed | 5.26% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Borehamwood Health Statistics
Borehamwood Brookmeadow has significantly more residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borehamwood Brookmeadow | 53.83% | 31.37% | 10.86% | 3.11% | 0.83% |
| Hertsmere | 53.47% | 31.89% | 10.76% | 2.97% | 0.91% |
| 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 Hertsmere changed since 2011?
Hertsmere residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.94% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 51.54% | 32.88% | 11.43% | 3.21% | 0.94% |
| 2021 | 53.47% | 31.89% | 10.76% | 2.97% | 0.91% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Borehamwood & Hertsmere 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 Borehamwood in the Hertsmere local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Borehamwood Brookmeadow | 70.82% | 29.18% |
| Hertsmere | 77.12% | 22.88% |
| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Borehamwood compared to other wards in Hertsmere
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borehamwood Brookmeadow | 70.82% | 29.18% |
| 2 | Borehamwood Hillside | 71.54% | 28.46% |
| 3 | Borehamwood Kenilworth | 72.54% | 27.46% |
| 4 | Elstree | 74.43% | 25.57% |
| 5 | Borehamwood Cowley Hill | 74.89% | 25.11% |
| 6 | Bushey North | 76.08% | 23.92% |
| 7 | Bushey Heath | 77.47% | 22.53% |
| 8 | Potters Bar Parkfield | 78% | 22% |
| 9 | Potters Bar Oakmere | 78.96% | 21.04% |
| 10 | Bentley Heath & The Royds | 79.07% | 20.93% |
| 11 | Bushey St James | 80.02% | 19.98% |
| 12 | Bushey Park | 80.35% | 19.65% |
| 13 | Aldenham East | 80.84% | 19.16% |
| 14 | Potters Bar Furzefield | 81.25% | 18.75% |
| 15 | Aldenham West | 82.64% | 17.36% |
| 16 | Shenley | 85.25% | 14.75% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Borehamwood and Hertsmere
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Borehamwood either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 50.68 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 49.32 of Borehamwood residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Borehamwood Brookmeadow | 50.68% | 49.32% |
| Hertsmere | 64.19% | 35.81% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Borehamwood has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.
Borehamwood compared to other wards in Hertsmere
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aldenham East | 79.46% | 20.54% |
| 2 | Bushey Park | 78.34% | 21.66% |
| 3 | Bentley Heath & The Royds | 75.46% | 24.54% |
| 4 | Potters Bar Parkfield | 74.96% | 25.04% |
| 5 | Elstree | 73.32% | 26.68% |
| 6 | Bushey Heath | 72.88% | 27.12% |
| 7 | Aldenham West | 69.75% | 30.25% |
| 8 | Potters Bar Furzefield | 68.67% | 31.33% |
| 9 | Shenley | 67.3% | 32.7% |
| 10 | Bushey North | 65.8% | 34.2% |
| 11 | Potters Bar Oakmere | 63.33% | 36.67% |
| 12 | Bushey St James | 63.14% | 36.86% |
| 13 | Borehamwood Hillside | 56.56% | 43.44% |
| 14 | Borehamwood Kenilworth | 53.11% | 46.89% |
| 15 | Borehamwood Brookmeadow | 50.68% | 49.32% |
| 16 | Borehamwood Cowley Hill | 44.91% | 55.09% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Borehamwood?
The largest employment sector in Borehamwood is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Professional Occupations | 20.09% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 13.49% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 12.72% |
| Elementary Occupations | 11.36% |
| Skilled Trades | 10.39% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.26% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 9.11% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 6.73% |
Borehamwood Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Borehamwood 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 | Borehamwood Brookmeadow | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 18.57% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 10.56% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 12.69% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.44% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 13.78% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 36.98% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Borehamwood Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Borehamwood Brookmeadow.| 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 Borehamwood and Hertsmere?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Hertsmere including Borehamwood. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Aldenham East | 4824 |
| Aldenham West | 5220 |
| Bentley Heath & The Royds | 5939 |
| Borehamwood Brookmeadow | 8682 |
| Borehamwood Cowley Hill | 9070 |
| Borehamwood Hillside | 8599 |
| Borehamwood Kenilworth | 8574 |
| Bushey Heath | 5230 |
| Bushey North | 8279 |
| Bushey Park | 6669 |
| Bushey St James | 7252 |
| Elstree | 5038 |
| Potters Bar Furzefield | 5473 |
| Potters Bar Oakmere | 5691 |
| Potters Bar Parkfield | 5471 |
| Shenley | 5460 |
| Hertsmere Total | 105471 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
