We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Meriden 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 Meriden older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Meriden and Watford? Is Meriden an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
How many residents own or rent their home in Meriden and Watford
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Meriden either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 66.71 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 33.29 of Meriden residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Tudor (Watford) | 66.71% | 33.29% |
| Watford | 55.12% | 44.88% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Meriden has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Meriden 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)
What are the occupations of the residents of Meriden?
The largest employment sector in Meriden is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Professional Occupations | 23.86% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 14.07% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 13.77% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 11.33% |
| Skilled Trades | 9.58% |
| Elementary Occupations | 7.5% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 7.28% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 5.75% |
Meriden Health Statistics
Tudor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor (Watford) | 50.72% | 34.54% | 10.95% | 2.83% | 0.97% |
| 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)
Meriden 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 | 62.09% |
| In Part-Time Work | 23.63% |
| Unemployed | 4.42% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Meriden Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Tudor.| 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)
Meriden & 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 Meriden in the Watford local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Tudor (Watford) | 73.41% | 26.59% |
| Watford | 66.05% | 33.95% |
| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Meriden 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)
Meriden Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Meriden 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 | Tudor | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 14.32% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 9.64% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.35% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.63% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 15.18% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 39.63% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Meriden and Watford?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Watford including Meriden. 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.
