Socio-economic statistics for Catmere End, Essex

Socio-economic statistics for Catmere End, Essex

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

Catmere End Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Catmere 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

In this first table we have compared Catmere End to the national average for England.
Level Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts England
No Qualifications 10.09% 18.08%
Level 1 6.19% 9.69%
Level 2 12.92% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 3.85% 5.32%
Level 3 14.49% 16.92%
Level 4 51.03% 33.92%

Catmere End Health Statistics

Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts has significantly more residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
Area VG G F B VB
Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts 55.73% 32.6% 9.63% 1.31% 0.73%
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

Catmere 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 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 Catmere End 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 Catmere End.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 61.56%
In Part-Time Work 29.47%
Unemployed 3.36%
70.53% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Catmere End

Catmere End Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts.
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

How many residents own or rent their home in Catmere End and Uttlesford

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Catmere End either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 73.69 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 26.31 of Catmere End residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts 73.69% 26.31%
Uttlesford 70.59% 29.41%
East 65.23% 34.77%
England 61.31% 38.69%

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

Catmere End 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%
Catmere End is ranked 9 out of 22 wards in Uttlesford for the percentage of home owners.

What are the occupations of the residents of Catmere End?

The largest employment sector in Catmere End is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector Proportion
Professional Occupations 28.51%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 22.26%
Associate Professional & Technical 14.94%
Administrative & Secretarial 8.86%
Skilled Trades 8.07%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 6.04%
Elementary Occupations 4.54%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 2.82%

Catmere End & 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 Catmere End in the Uttlesford local area district.

Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts 90.9% 9.1%
Uttlesford 91.3% 8.7%
East 85.09% 14.91%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Catmere End 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%
'; Catmere End is ranked 8 out of 22 wards in Uttlesford for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

What is the population of Catmere End and Uttlesford?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Uttlesford including Catmere End. 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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