We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Northumberland Heath in Bexley 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 Northumberland Heath older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Northumberland Heath and Bexley? Is Northumberland Heath an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Northumberland Heath 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 Bexley.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Bexley | 3% | -0.3% |
| London | 4.8% | -0.4% |
| 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 | 58.43% |
| In Part-Time Work | 25.44% |
| Unemployed | 6.09% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Northumberland Heath & Bexley 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 Northumberland Heath in the Bexley local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Northumberland Heath | 81.98% | 18.02% |
| Bexley | 79% | 21% |
| London | 59.37% | 40.63% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Northumberland Heath compared to other wards in Bexley
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thamesmead East | 57.57% | 42.43% |
| 2 | Belvedere | 67.41% | 32.59% |
| 3 | Erith | 69.9% | 30.1% |
| 4 | Slade Green & Northend | 70.49% | 29.51% |
| 5 | East Wickham | 76.48% | 23.52% |
| 6 | Falconwood & Welling | 77.44% | 22.56% |
| 7 | Crook Log | 80.79% | 19.21% |
| 8 | Northumberland Heath | 81.98% | 18.02% |
| 9 | Bexleyheath | 82.01% | 17.99% |
| 10 | Crayford | 82.12% | 17.88% |
| 11 | West Heath | 82.46% | 17.54% |
| 12 | Barnehurst | 84.54% | 15.46% |
| 13 | Sidcup | 84.92% | 15.08% |
| 14 | Longlands | 87.27% | 12.73% |
| 15 | Blackfen & Lamorbey | 87.41% | 12.59% |
| 16 | St Mary's & St James | 87.59% | 12.41% |
| 17 | Blendon & Penhill | 88.89% | 11.11% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Northumberland Heath and Bexley
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Northumberland Heath either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 68.88 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 31.12 of Northumberland Heath residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Northumberland Heath | 68.88% | 31.12% |
| Bexley | 68.64% | 31.36% |
| London | 45.23% | 54.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Northumberland Heath has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Northumberland Heath compared to other wards in Bexley
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blendon & Penhill | 86.4% | 13.6% |
| 2 | West Heath (Bexley) | 83.94% | 16.06% |
| 3 | Blackfen & Lamorbey | 81.64% | 18.36% |
| 4 | Bexleyheath | 79.57% | 20.43% |
| 5 | Falconwood & Welling | 79.26% | 20.74% |
| 6 | Crook Log | 76.53% | 23.47% |
| 7 | St Mary's & St James (Bexley) | 75.91% | 24.09% |
| 8 | East Wickham | 74.74% | 25.26% |
| 9 | Barnehurst | 73.98% | 26.02% |
| 10 | Longlands | 73.12% | 26.88% |
| 11 | Northumberland Heath | 68.88% | 31.12% |
| 12 | Sidcup | 63.06% | 36.94% |
| 13 | Crayford | 61.85% | 38.15% |
| 14 | Belvedere | 56.64% | 43.37% |
| 15 | Slade Green & Northend | 48.18% | 51.82% |
| 16 | Erith | 45.82% | 54.18% |
| 17 | Thamesmead East | 33.68% | 66.32% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Northumberland Heath Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Northumberland Heath 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 | Northumberland Heath | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 20.34% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 12.84% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 15.15% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.22% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 16.67% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 26.82% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Northumberland Heath Health Statistics
Northumberland Heath 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland Heath | 49.25% | 34.39% | 11.83% | 3.45% | 1.09% |
| Bexley | 50.79% | 33.42% | 11.47% | 3.3% | 1.03% |
| London | 53.55% | 31.85% | 10.33% | 3.23% | 1.05% |
| 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 Bexley changed since 2011?
Bexley residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.55% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 47.98% | 34.68% | 12.51% | 3.74% | 1.09% |
| 2021 | 50.79% | 33.42% | 11.47% | 3.3% | 1.03% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Northumberland Heath?
The largest employment sector in Northumberland Heath is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Professional Occupations | 16.97% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 13.67% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 12.13% |
| Skilled Trades | 11.7% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 10.86% |
| Elementary Occupations | 9.8% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 9.11% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 8.01% |
Northumberland Heath Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Northumberland Heath.| 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 Northumberland Heath and Bexley?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Bexley including Northumberland Heath. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Barnehurst | 12408 |
| Belvedere | 18216 |
| Bexleyheath | 15383 |
| Blackfen & Lamorbey | 16376 |
| Blendon & Penhill | 16028 |
| Crayford | 16695 |
| Crook Log | 15764 |
| East Wickham | 15972 |
| Erith | 12285 |
| Falconwood & Welling | 16942 |
| Longlands | 10059 |
| Northumberland Heath | 10851 |
| Sidcup | 15104 |
| Slade Green & Northend | 13092 |
| St Mary's & St James | 10581 |
| Thamesmead East | 17585 |
| West Heath | 15960 |
| Bexley Total | 249301 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
