We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Lea Navigation in Broxbourne 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 Lea Navigation older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Lea Navigation and Broxbourne? Is Lea Navigation an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Lea Navigation Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Wormley and Turnford.| 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)
Lea Navigation Health Statistics
Wormley and Turnford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wormley and Turnford | 51.24% | 33.74% | 11.07% | 3.13% | 0.82% |
| Broxbourne | 50.13% | 33.76% | 11.74% | 3.39% | 0.99% |
| 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 Broxbourne changed since 2011?
Broxbourne residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.85% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 47.71% | 35.33% | 12.33% | 3.59% | 1.04% |
| 2021 | 50.13% | 33.76% | 11.74% | 3.39% | 0.99% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Lea Navigation & Broxbourne 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 Lea Navigation in the Broxbourne local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Wormley and Turnford | 84.68% | 15.32% |
| Broxbourne | 82.13% | 17.87% |
| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Lea Navigation compared to other wards in Broxbourne
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waltham Cross | 64.96% | 35.04% |
| 2 | Cheshunt South and Theobalds | 74.23% | 25.77% |
| 3 | Cheshunt North | 79.87% | 20.13% |
| 4 | Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park | 83.1% | 16.9% |
| 5 | Wormley and Turnford | 84.68% | 15.32% |
| 6 | Rosedale and Bury Green | 85.15% | 14.85% |
| 7 | Flamstead End | 86.6% | 13.4% |
| 8 | Goffs Oak | 88.28% | 11.72% |
| 9 | Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South | 88.49% | 11.51% |
| 10 | Hoddesdon North | 90.11% | 9.89% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Lea Navigation Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Lea Navigation 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 | Wormley and Turnford | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 19.96% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 12.67% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 15.71% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.62% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 16.96% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 26.48% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Lea Navigation?
The largest employment sector in Lea Navigation is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Professional Occupations | 15.73% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 13.02% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 12.68% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 12.42% |
| Skilled Trades | 11.52% |
| Elementary Occupations | 9.91% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 8.85% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 8.11% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Lea Navigation and Broxbourne
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Lea Navigation either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 61.94 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 38.06 of Lea Navigation residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Wormley and Turnford | 61.94% | 38.06% |
| Broxbourne | 68.65% | 31.35% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Lea Navigation has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Lea Navigation compared to other wards in Broxbourne
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goffs Oak | 83.53% | 16.47% |
| 2 | Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South | 80.38% | 19.62% |
| 3 | Flamstead End | 77.32% | 22.68% |
| 4 | Hoddesdon North | 75.76% | 24.24% |
| 5 | Cheshunt North | 67.66% | 32.34% |
| 6 | Rosedale and Bury Green | 66.98% | 33.02% |
| 7 | Cheshunt South and Theobalds | 65.51% | 34.49% |
| 8 | Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park | 62.7% | 37.3% |
| 9 | Wormley and Turnford | 61.94% | 38.06% |
| 10 | Waltham Cross | 53.84% | 46.16% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Lea Navigation 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 Broxbourne.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Broxbourne | 3.2% | -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
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|---|
| In Employment | 61% |
| In Part-Time Work | 26.85% |
| Unemployed | 5.65% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Lea Navigation and Broxbourne?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Broxbourne including Lea Navigation. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South | 9220 |
| Cheshunt North | 9303 |
| Cheshunt South and Theobalds | 9506 |
| Flamstead End | 8677 |
| Goffs Oak | 9035 |
| Hoddesdon North | 9478 |
| Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park | 9828 |
| Rosedale and Bury Green | 9565 |
| Waltham Cross | 11143 |
| Wormley and Turnford | 11837 |
| Broxbourne Total | 97592 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
