We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Hunton Bridge in Watford 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 Hunton Bridge older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Hunton Bridge and Watford? Is Hunton Bridge an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
What are the occupations of the residents of Hunton Bridge?
The largest employment sector in Hunton Bridge is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Professional Occupations | 33.04% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 19.34% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 14.4% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.1% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 5.52% |
| Elementary Occupations | 5.37% |
| Skilled Trades | 4.74% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 3.35% |
Hunton Bridge 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 Watford.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Watford | 3.4% | -0.1% |
| 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 | 59.05% |
| In Part-Time Work | 25.42% |
| Unemployed | 4.51% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Hunton Bridge & Watford 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 Hunton Bridge in the Watford local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Park (Watford) | 69.13% | 30.87% |
| Watford | 66.05% | 33.95% |
| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Hunton Bridge compared to other wards in Watford
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vicarage | 48.42% | 51.58% |
| 2 | Central | 49.12% | 50.88% |
| 3 | Holywell | 59.66% | 40.34% |
| 4 | Callowland | 60.21% | 39.79% |
| 5 | Nascot | 66.97% | 33.03% |
| 6 | Park | 69.13% | 30.87% |
| 7 | Leggatts | 71.09% | 28.91% |
| 8 | Tudor | 73.41% | 26.59% |
| 9 | Meriden | 74.77% | 25.23% |
| 10 | Woodside | 76.98% | 23.02% |
| 11 | Stanborough | 77.06% | 22.94% |
| 12 | Oxhey | 77.38% | 22.62% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Hunton Bridge Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Hunton Bridge 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 | Park | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 9.67% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 6.38% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 11.59% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 13.24% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 54.47% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Hunton Bridge Health Statistics
Park has significantly more residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park (Watford) | 55.42% | 32.55% | 9.48% | 2.05% | 0.5% |
| Watford | 52.38% | 33.52% | 10.37% | 2.89% | 0.84% |
| 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 Watford changed since 2011?
Watford residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.02% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 50.05% | 34.83% | 10.98% | 3.25% | 0.89% |
| 2021 | 52.38% | 33.52% | 10.37% | 2.89% | 0.84% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Hunton Bridge and Watford
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Hunton Bridge either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 73.75 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 26.25 of Hunton Bridge residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Park (Watford) | 73.75% | 26.25% |
| Watford | 55.12% | 44.88% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Hunton Bridge has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Hunton Bridge compared to other wards in Watford
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Park (Watford) | 73.75% | 26.25% |
| 2 | Stanborough | 69.56% | 30.44% |
| 3 | Tudor (Watford) | 66.71% | 33.29% |
| 4 | Oxhey | 66.4% | 33.6% |
| 5 | Nascot | 61.47% | 38.53% |
| 6 | Leggatts | 59.42% | 40.58% |
| 7 | Woodside (Watford) | 57.93% | 42.07% |
| 8 | Meriden (Watford) | 54.92% | 45.08% |
| 9 | Callowland | 50.28% | 49.72% |
| 10 | Vicarage | 48.83% | 51.17% |
| 11 | Holywell (Watford) | 37.64% | 62.36% |
| 12 | Central (Watford) | 32.33% | 67.67% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Hunton Bridge Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Park.| 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 is the population of Hunton Bridge and Watford?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Watford including Hunton Bridge. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Callowland | 8109 |
| Central | 9683 |
| Holywell | 8765 |
| Leggatts | 7705 |
| Meriden | 7844 |
| Nascot | 8707 |
| Oxhey | 6738 |
| Park | 8592 |
| Stanborough | 7384 |
| Tudor | 6720 |
| Vicarage | 8707 |
| Woodside | 7669 |
| Watford Total | 96623 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
