We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Cuffley in Welwyn Hatfield 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 Cuffley older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Cuffley and Welwyn Hatfield? Is Cuffley an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Cuffley Health Statistics
Northaw and Cuffley has significantly more residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northaw and Cuffley | 53.7% | 32.52% | 10.75% | 2.35% | 0.69% |
| Welwyn Hatfield | 51.65% | 33.55% | 10.96% | 3.06% | 0.79% |
| 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)
Cuffley Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Cuffley 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 | Northaw and Cuffley | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 15.08% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 9.63% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.67% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.86% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 16.24% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 37.24% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Cuffley Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Northaw and Cuffley.| 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 are the occupations of the residents of Cuffley?
The largest employment sector in Cuffley is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 24.48% |
| Professional Occupations | 22.34% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 14.47% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 11.22% |
| Skilled Trades | 9.53% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 4.77% |
| Elementary Occupations | 4.49% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 3.73% |
Cuffley 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 Welwyn Hatfield.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Welwyn Hatfield | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| 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 | 55.68% |
| In Part-Time Work | 30.43% |
| Unemployed | 3.61% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Cuffley & Welwyn Hatfield 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 Cuffley in the Welwyn Hatfield local area district.
Cuffley has a lower rate of immigrants than Welwyn Hatfield, the East of England region and England as a whole.| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Northaw and Cuffley | 86.51% | 13.49% |
| Welwyn Hatfield | 77.99% | 22.01% |
| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Cuffley compared to other wards in Welwyn Hatfield
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hatfield South West | 60.52% | 39.48% |
| 2 | Hatfield East | 65.19% | 34.81% |
| 3 | Hatfield Villages | 65.43% | 34.57% |
| 4 | Hatfield Central | 65.92% | 34.08% |
| 5 | Welham Green and Hatfield South | 75.05% | 24.95% |
| 6 | Hollybush | 82.03% | 17.97% |
| 7 | Peartree | 82.45% | 17.55% |
| 8 | Panshanger | 83.73% | 16.27% |
| 9 | Howlands | 85.03% | 14.97% |
| 10 | Handside | 85.94% | 14.06% |
| 11 | Haldens | 86.46% | 13.54% |
| 12 | Northaw and Cuffley | 86.51% | 13.49% |
| 13 | Sherrards | 86.51% | 13.49% |
| 14 | Brookmans Park and Little Heath | 86.69% | 13.31% |
| 15 | Welwyn East | 87.63% | 12.37% |
| 16 | Welwyn West | 89.6% | 10.4% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Cuffley and Welwyn Hatfield
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Cuffley either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 83.09 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 16.91 of Cuffley residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Northaw and Cuffley | 83.09% | 16.91% |
| Welwyn Hatfield | 56.65% | 43.35% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Cuffley has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Cuffley compared to other wards in Welwyn Hatfield
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northaw and Cuffley | 83.09% | 16.91% |
| 2 | Brookmans Park and Little Heath | 81.21% | 18.79% |
| 3 | Welwyn East | 75.57% | 24.43% |
| 4 | Welwyn West | 73.27% | 26.73% |
| 5 | Sherrards | 68.31% | 31.69% |
| 6 | Handside | 64.26% | 35.74% |
| 7 | Panshanger | 61.79% | 38.21% |
| 8 | Howlands | 55.6% | 44.4% |
| 9 | Haldens | 54.03% | 45.97% |
| 10 | Welham Green and Hatfield South | 53.06% | 46.94% |
| 11 | Hatfield Villages | 49.07% | 50.93% |
| 12 | Hollybush | 47% | 53% |
| 13 | Hatfield East | 45.85% | 54.15% |
| 14 | Hatfield South West | 42.98% | 57.02% |
| 15 | Hatfield Central | 38.26% | 61.74% |
| 16 | Peartree (Welwyn Hatfield) | 34.86% | 65.14% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Cuffley and Welwyn Hatfield?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Welwyn Hatfield including Cuffley. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Brookmans Park and Little Heath | 6179 |
| Haldens | 6515 |
| Handside | 7041 |
| Hatfield Central | 9041 |
| Hatfield East | 9064 |
| Hatfield South West | 12678 |
| Hatfield Villages | 12923 |
| Hollybush | 6763 |
| Howlands | 7477 |
| Northaw and Cuffley | 5677 |
| Panshanger | 6144 |
| Peartree | 7555 |
| Sherrards | 6058 |
| Welham Green and Hatfield South | 8116 |
| Welwyn East | 6717 |
| Welwyn West | 5945 |
| Welwyn Hatfield Total | 123893 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
