Socio-economic statistics for Churchgate Street, Essex

Socio-economic statistics for Churchgate Street, Essex

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

Churchgate Street Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Churchgate Street 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 Churchgate Street to the national average for England.
Level Old Harlow England
No Qualifications 15.31% 18.08%
Level 1 11.24% 9.69%
Level 2 15.94% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 5.43% 5.32%
Level 3 18.39% 16.92%
Level 4 31.73% 33.92%

What are the occupations of the residents of Churchgate Street?

The largest employment sector in Churchgate Street is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector Proportion
Professional Occupations 20.02%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 15.25%
Associate Professional & Technical 15.02%
Administrative & Secretarial 12.18%
Skilled Trades 9.46%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 7.56%
Elementary Occupations 7.25%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 6.77%

Churchgate Street 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 Harlow.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
Harlow 4.1% -0.8%
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 Churchgate Street 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 Churchgate Street.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 67.61%
In Part-Time Work 24%
Unemployed 3.48%
76% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Churchgate Street

Churchgate Street Health Statistics

Old Harlow 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
Old Harlow 53.06% 33.22% 9.98% 3.04% 0.7%
Harlow 47.74% 34.4% 12.76% 3.92% 1.17%
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 Harlow changed since 2011?

Harlow residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.17% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 45.12% 35.85% 13.67% 4.15% 1.21%
2021 47.74% 34.4% 12.76% 3.92% 1.17%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

Churchgate Street Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Old Harlow.
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

Churchgate Street & Harlow 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 Churchgate Street in the Harlow local area district.

Churchgate Street has a lower rate of immigrants than Harlow, the East of England region and England as a whole.
Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Old Harlow 86.95% 13.05%
Harlow 81.71% 18.29%
East 85.09% 14.91%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Churchgate Street compared to other wards in Harlow

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 Little Parndon and Hare Street 73.58% 26.42%
2 Toddbrook 75.24% 24.76%
3 Netteswell 78.15% 21.85%
4 Staple Tye 79.85% 20.15%
5 Sumners and Kingsmoor 81.45% 18.55%
6 Mark Hall 82.46% 17.54%
7 Bush Fair 83.42% 16.58%
8 Great Parndon 84.67% 15.33%
9 Harlow Common 86.46% 13.54%
10 Old Harlow 86.95% 13.05%
11 Church Langley 87.4% 12.6%
'; Churchgate Street is ranked 10 out of 11 wards in Harlow for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

How many residents own or rent their home in Churchgate Street and Harlow

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Churchgate Street either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 64.31 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 35.69 of Churchgate Street residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Old Harlow 64.31% 35.69%
Harlow 53.74% 46.26%
East 65.23% 34.77%
England 61.31% 38.69%

Churchgate Street has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.

Churchgate Street compared to other wards in Harlow

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Church Langley 76.87% 23.13%
2 Old Harlow 64.31% 35.69%
3 Great Parndon 63.9% 36.1%
4 Sumners and Kingsmoor 57.34% 42.66%
5 Harlow Common 56.79% 43.21%
6 Bush Fair 49.16% 50.84%
7 Staple Tye 49.14% 50.86%
8 Little Parndon and Hare Street 44.02% 55.98%
9 Mark Hall 43.91% 56.09%
10 Netteswell 43.57% 56.43%
11 Toddbrook 41.93% 58.08%
Churchgate Street is ranked 2 out of 11 wards in Harlow for the percentage of home owners.

What is the population of Churchgate Street and Harlow?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Harlow including Churchgate Street. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

Ward Population
Bush Fair 7992
Church Langley 8603
Great Parndon 6289
Harlow Common 7434
Little Parndon and Hare Street 9345
Mark Hall 7707
Netteswell 8076
Old Harlow 9184
Staple Tye 7292
Sumners and Kingsmoor 7192
Toddbrook 8166
Harlow Total 87280



Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.

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