We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Great Parndon 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 Great Parndon older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Great Parndon and Harlow? Is Great Parndon an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Great Parndon Health Statistics
Sumners and Kingsmoor has a lower proportion of residents (very_good_pc-$ward_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumners and Kingsmoor | 46.77% | 35.33% | 12.56% | 3.92% | 1.42% |
| 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
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
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
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Great Parndon & 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 Great Parndon in the Harlow local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Sumners and Kingsmoor | 81.45% | 18.55% |
| Harlow | 81.71% | 18.29% |
| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Great Parndon 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% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Great Parndon Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Sumners and Kingsmoor.| 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)
How many residents own or rent their home in Great Parndon and Harlow
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Great Parndon either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 57.34 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 42.66 of Great Parndon residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Sumners and Kingsmoor | 57.34% | 42.66% |
| Harlow | 53.74% | 46.26% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Great Parndon has a lower level of home ownership than than the national average.
Great Parndon 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% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Great Parndon 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
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|---|
| In Employment | 58.97% |
| In Part-Time Work | 24.91% |
| Unemployed | 5.52% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Great Parndon Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Great Parndon 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 | Sumners and Kingsmoor | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 23.45% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 13.39% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 15.8% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.56% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 16.82% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 20.87% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Great Parndon?
The largest employment sector in Great Parndon is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Elementary Occupations | 14.83% |
| Skilled Trades | 13.36% |
| Professional Occupations | 12.15% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 11.18% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 10.74% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 10.18% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.88% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 9.35% |
What is the population of Great Parndon and Harlow?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Harlow including Great Parndon. 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 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
