We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Chorleywood in Three Rivers 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 Chorleywood older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Chorleywood and Three Rivers? Is Chorleywood an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Chorleywood Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Chorleywood 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 | Chorleywood South & Maple Cross | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 10.96% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 7.64% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.53% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.53% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 14.72% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 47.83% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Chorleywood & Three Rivers 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 Chorleywood in the Three Rivers local area district.
Chorleywood has a lower rate of immigrants than Three Rivers, the East of England region and England as a whole.| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Chorleywood South & Maple Cross | 86.3% | 13.7% |
| Three Rivers | 81% | 19% |
| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Chorleywood compared to other wards in Three Rivers
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moor Park & Eastbury | 63.08% | 36.92% |
| 2 | Carpenders Park | 73.06% | 26.94% |
| 3 | South Oxhey | 73.7% | 26.3% |
| 4 | Oxhey Hall & Hayling | 77.95% | 22.05% |
| 5 | Rickmansworth Town | 80.19% | 19.81% |
| 6 | Chorleywood North & Sarratt | 80.45% | 19.55% |
| 7 | Leavesden | 82% | 18% |
| 8 | Dickinsons | 83.34% | 16.66% |
| 9 | Penn & Mill End | 85.21% | 14.79% |
| 10 | Chorleywood South & Maple Cross | 86.3% | 13.7% |
| 11 | Gade Valley | 87.41% | 12.59% |
| 12 | Durrants | 88.8% | 11.2% |
| 13 | Abbots Langley & Bedmond | 90.33% | 9.67% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Chorleywood?
The largest employment sector in Chorleywood is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Professional Occupations | 25.91% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 22.4% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 15.48% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.93% |
| Skilled Trades | 7.25% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 6.55% |
| Elementary Occupations | 5.16% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 3.17% |
Chorleywood 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 Three Rivers.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Three Rivers | 2.3% | -0.1% |
| 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 | 60.61% |
| In Part-Time Work | 26.97% |
| Unemployed | 3.82% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Chorleywood Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Chorleywood South & Maple Cross.| 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)
Chorleywood Health Statistics
Chorleywood South & Maple Cross has significantly more residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chorleywood South & Maple Cross | 57.86% | 29.44% | 9.53% | 2.32% | 0.86% |
| Three Rivers | 53.67% | 32.37% | 10.44% | 2.76% | 0.76% |
| 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 Three Rivers changed since 2011?
Three Rivers residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.13% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 50.7% | 34.21% | 11.19% | 3.06% | 0.84% |
| 2021 | 53.67% | 32.37% | 10.44% | 2.76% | 0.76% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Chorleywood and Three Rivers
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Chorleywood either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 73.63 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 26.37 of Chorleywood residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Chorleywood South & Maple Cross | 73.63% | 26.37% |
| Three Rivers | 70.92% | 29.08% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Chorleywood has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Chorleywood compared to other wards in Three Rivers
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Durrants | 85.44% | 14.56% |
| 2 | Chorleywood North & Sarratt | 85.11% | 14.89% |
| 3 | Carpenders Park | 77.11% | 22.89% |
| 4 | Dickinsons | 76.97% | 23.03% |
| 5 | Moor Park & Eastbury | 76.5% | 23.5% |
| 6 | Chorleywood South & Maple Cross | 73.63% | 26.37% |
| 7 | Abbots Langley & Bedmond | 71.76% | 28.24% |
| 8 | Leavesden | 71.48% | 28.52% |
| 9 | Rickmansworth Town | 67.28% | 32.72% |
| 10 | Penn & Mill End | 66.36% | 33.64% |
| 11 | Gade Valley | 66.05% | 33.95% |
| 12 | Oxhey Hall & Hayling | 64.49% | 35.51% |
| 13 | South Oxhey | 47.44% | 52.56% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Chorleywood and Three Rivers?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Three Rivers including Chorleywood. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Abbots Langley & Bedmond | 6436 |
| Carpenders Park | 6974 |
| Chorleywood North & Sarratt | 6839 |
| Chorleywood South & Maple Cross | 7996 |
| Dickinsons | 6473 |
| Durrants | 7081 |
| Gade Valley | 6965 |
| Leavesden | 8473 |
| Moor Park & Eastbury | 6538 |
| Oxhey Hall & Hayling | 7450 |
| Penn & Mill End | 7111 |
| Rickmansworth Town | 7684 |
| South Oxhey | 7946 |
| Three Rivers Total | 93966 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
