Socio-economic statistics for Colney Heath, Hertfordshire

Socio-economic statistics for Colney Heath, Hertfordshire

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

Colney Heath Health Statistics

Shenley has significantly more residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
Area VG G F B VB
Shenley 54.78% 30.61% 10.44% 3.12% 1.06%
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

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

Colney Heath Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Colney Heath 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 Colney Heath to the national average for England.
Level Shenley England
No Qualifications 15.26% 18.08%
Level 1 9.68% 9.69%
Level 2 15.12% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 4.34% 5.32%
Level 3 15.3% 16.92%
Level 4 38.11% 33.92%

What are the occupations of the residents of Colney Heath?

The largest employment sector in Colney Heath is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector Proportion
Professional Occupations 21.34%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 20.4%
Associate Professional & Technical 16.72%
Administrative & Secretarial 10.56%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 8.53%
Skilled Trades 6.99%
Elementary Occupations 5.6%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 4.58%

Colney Heath 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
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 Colney Heath 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 Colney Heath.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 60.99%
In Part-Time Work 30.57%
Unemployed 3.77%
69.43% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Colney Heath

How many residents own or rent their home in Colney Heath and Hertsmere

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Colney Heath either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 67.3 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 32.7 of Colney Heath residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Shenley 67.3% 32.7%
Hertsmere 64.19% 35.81%
East 65.23% 34.77%
England 61.31% 38.69%

Colney Heath has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.

Colney Heath 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%
Colney Heath is ranked 9 out of 16 wards in Hertsmere for the percentage of home owners.

Colney Heath Age Distribution Statistics

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

Colney Heath & 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 Colney Heath in the Hertsmere local area district.

Colney Heath has a lower rate of immigrants than Hertsmere, the East of England region and England as a whole.
Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Shenley 85.25% 14.75%
Hertsmere 77.12% 22.88%
East 85.09% 14.91%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Colney Heath 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%
'; Colney Heath is ranked 16 out of 16 wards in Hertsmere for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

What is the population of Colney Heath and Hertsmere?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Hertsmere including Colney Heath. 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



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

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