We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Old Town in Stevenage 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 Old Town older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Old Town and Stevenage? Is Old Town an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
How many residents own or rent their home in Old Town and Stevenage
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Old Town either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 51.85 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 48.15 of Old Town residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Old Town (Stevenage) | 51.85% | 48.15% |
| Stevenage | 56.98% | 43.02% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Old Town has a lower level of home ownership than than the national average.
Old Town compared to other wards in Stevenage
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manor (Stevenage) | 76.86% | 23.14% |
| 2 | Longmeadow | 66.92% | 33.08% |
| 3 | Woodfield | 63.8% | 36.2% |
| 4 | Chells | 63.51% | 36.49% |
| 5 | Bandley Hill | 62.34% | 37.66% |
| 6 | Martins Wood | 54.49% | 45.51% |
| 7 | Shephall | 54.43% | 45.57% |
| 8 | St Nicholas | 54.42% | 45.58% |
| 9 | Roebuck | 53.4% | 46.6% |
| 10 | Old Town (Stevenage) | 51.85% | 48.15% |
| 11 | Pin Green | 51.6% | 48.4% |
| 12 | Symonds Green | 51.59% | 48.41% |
| 13 | Bedwell | 43.89% | 56.11% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Old Town Health Statistics
Old Town 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town (Stevenage) | 48.53% | 34.96% | 12.03% | 3.56% | 0.92% |
| Stevenage | 47.68% | 35.02% | 12.62% | 3.69% | 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)
Old Town Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Old Town 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 | Old Town | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 15.47% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 11.33% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.31% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 16.42% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 36.16% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Old Town Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Old Town.| 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 are the occupations of the residents of Old Town?
The largest employment sector in Old Town is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Professional Occupations | 25.86% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 15.11% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 12.3% |
| Skilled Trades | 9.86% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.77% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 7.9% |
| Elementary Occupations | 7.6% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 5.59% |
Old Town & Stevenage 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 Old Town in the Stevenage local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Old Town (Stevenage) | 83.72% | 16.28% |
| Stevenage | 83.52% | 16.48% |
| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Old Town compared to other wards in Stevenage
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedwell | 75.3% | 24.7% |
| 2 | St Nicholas | 79.07% | 20.93% |
| 3 | Woodfield | 79.19% | 20.81% |
| 4 | Old Town | 83.72% | 16.28% |
| 5 | Pin Green | 83.73% | 16.27% |
| 6 | Shephall | 84.28% | 15.72% |
| 7 | Chells | 84.81% | 15.19% |
| 8 | Symonds Green | 84.93% | 15.07% |
| 9 | Martins Wood | 85.33% | 14.67% |
| 10 | Roebuck | 85.92% | 14.08% |
| 11 | Bandley Hill | 86.84% | 13.16% |
| 12 | Manor | 86.99% | 13.01% |
| 13 | Longmeadow | 88.33% | 11.67% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Old Town 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 Stevenage.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Stevenage | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| 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 | 61.58% |
| In Part-Time Work | 23.17% |
| Unemployed | 4.16% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Old Town and Stevenage?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Stevenage including Old Town. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Bandley Hill | 6637 |
| Bedwell | 8062 |
| Chells | 6817 |
| Longmeadow | 5840 |
| Manor | 6213 |
| Martins Wood | 6315 |
| Old Town | 8543 |
| Pin Green | 6557 |
| Roebuck | 6971 |
| Shephall | 6457 |
| St Nicholas | 7795 |
| Symonds Green | 6006 |
| Woodfield | 5891 |
| Stevenage Total | 88104 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
