We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for David Street in Gravesham 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 David Street older than the national average or younger? What is the population of David Street and Gravesham? Is David Street an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
David Street Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education David 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 David Street to the national average for England.
Level |
Meopham South and Vigo |
England |
No Qualifications |
14.36% |
18.08% |
Level 1 |
11.61% |
9.69% |
Level 2 |
17.4% |
13.32% |
Apprenticeship |
6.85% |
5.32% |
Level 3 |
18.33% |
16.92% |
Level 4 |
29.09% |
33.92% |
David Street Health Statistics
Meopham South and Vigo 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 |
Meopham South and Vigo |
51.11% |
34.46% |
10.2% |
3.37% |
0.85% |
Gravesham |
48.66% |
34.07% |
12.43% |
3.82% |
1.02% |
South East |
49.98% |
34.01% |
11.77% |
3.31% |
0.93% |
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 Gravesham changed since 2011?
Gravesham residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.26% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year |
VG |
G |
F |
B |
VB |
2011 |
46.5% |
34.97% |
13.4% |
4.03% |
1.1% |
2021 |
48.66% |
34.07% |
12.43% |
3.82% |
1.02% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
David Street & Gravesham 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 David Street in the Gravesham local area district.
David Street has a lower rate of immigrants than Gravesham, the South East region and England as a whole.
Area |
Born in UK |
Born outside UK |
Meopham South and Vigo |
94.65% |
5.35% |
Gravesham |
80.76% |
19.24% |
South East |
84.24% |
15.76% |
England |
82.65% |
17.35% |
David Street compared to other wards in Gravesham
# |
Ward |
Born in UK |
Born outside UK |
1 |
Pelham |
65.3% |
34.7% |
2 |
Riverside |
66.67% |
33.33% |
3 |
Central |
71.33% |
28.67% |
4 |
Northfleet North |
72.7% |
27.3% |
5 |
Northfleet South |
75.04% |
24.96% |
6 |
Woodlands |
82.78% |
17.22% |
7 |
Westcourt |
82.88% |
17.12% |
8 |
Whitehill |
83.73% |
16.27% |
9 |
Coldharbour |
84.34% |
15.66% |
10 |
Singlewell |
84.51% |
15.49% |
11 |
Painters Ash |
87.19% |
12.81% |
12 |
Riverview |
88.34% |
11.66% |
13 |
Chalk |
89.84% |
10.16% |
14 |
Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown |
92.29% |
7.71% |
15 |
Higham |
93.26% |
6.74% |
16 |
Istead Rise |
93.73% |
6.27% |
17 |
Meopham North |
93.95% |
6.05% |
18 |
Meopham South and Vigo |
94.65% |
5.35% |
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David Street is ranked 18 out of 18 wards in Gravesham for the number of residents born outside of the UK.
David 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 Gravesham.
Area |
Unemployed |
Yearly Change |
Gravesham |
4.3% |
-0.2% |
South East |
2.9% |
-0.3% |
England |
3.8% |
-0.3% |
UK |
3.7% |
-0.3% |
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 David 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 David Street.
Economic Status |
Proportion |
In Employment |
59.28% |
In Part-Time Work |
28.25% |
Unemployed |
3.07% |
71.75% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in David Street
How many residents own or rent their home in David Street and Gravesham
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in David Street either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 90.63 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 9.37 of David Street residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area |
Owned |
Rented |
Meopham South and Vigo |
90.63% |
9.37% |
Gravesham |
62.22% |
37.78% |
South East |
65.66% |
34.34% |
England |
61.31% |
38.69% |
David Street has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
David Street compared to other wards in Gravesham
# |
Ward |
Owned |
Rented |
1 |
Istead Rise |
91.76% |
8.24% |
2 |
Meopham South and Vigo |
90.63% |
9.37% |
3 |
Riverview |
89.33% |
10.67% |
4 |
Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown |
82.56% |
17.44% |
5 |
Meopham North |
82.42% |
17.58% |
6 |
Higham (Gravesham) |
80.86% |
19.14% |
7 |
Chalk |
80.4% |
19.6% |
8 |
Painters Ash |
75.87% |
24.13% |
9 |
Woodlands (Gravesham) |
73.22% |
26.78% |
10 |
Whitehill |
68.82% |
31.18% |
11 |
Central (Gravesham) |
56.25% |
43.75% |
12 |
Northfleet South |
55.28% |
44.72% |
13 |
Westcourt |
53.64% |
46.36% |
14 |
Singlewell |
52.77% |
47.23% |
15 |
Coldharbour |
47.83% |
52.17% |
16 |
Riverside (Gravesham) |
43.22% |
56.78% |
17 |
Pelham |
43.06% |
56.94% |
18 |
Northfleet North |
40.98% |
59.02% |
David Street is ranked 2 out of 18 wards in Gravesham for the percentage of home owners.
What are the occupations of the residents of David Street?
The largest employment sector in David Street is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector |
Proportion |
Professional Occupations |
19.24% |
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials |
17.1% |
Skilled Trades |
13.48% |
Associate Professional & Technical |
13.3% |
Administrative & Secretarial |
11.43% |
Elementary Occupations |
7.05% |
Caring, leisure & Other Services |
6.96% |
Process Plant & Machine Operatives |
4.82% |
David Street Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Meopham South and Vigo.
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 |
|
What is the population of David Street and Gravesham?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Gravesham including David Street. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
Ward |
Population |
Central |
7139 |
Chalk |
2181 |
Coldharbour |
4979 |
Higham |
3850 |
Istead Rise |
3363 |
Meopham North |
4373 |
Meopham South and Vigo |
4325 |
Northfleet North |
8810 |
Northfleet South |
8945 |
Painters Ash |
5454 |
Pelham |
8171 |
Riverside |
10124 |
Riverview |
4268 |
Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown |
4239 |
Singlewell |
8203 |
Westcourt |
7033 |
Whitehill |
4477 |
Woodlands |
6956 |
Gravesham Total |
106890 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
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