We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Orsett in Thurrock 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 Orsett older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Orsett and Thurrock? Is Orsett an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Orsett Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Little Thurrock Blackshots.| 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)
Orsett Health Statistics
Little Thurrock Blackshots 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Thurrock Blackshots | 50.81% | 33.6% | 11.72% | 2.99% | 0.88% |
| Thurrock | 50.77% | 33.35% | 11.55% | 3.35% | 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 Thurrock changed since 2011?
Thurrock residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.18% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 48.2% | 34.74% | 12.29% | 3.73% | 1.03% |
| 2021 | 50.77% | 33.35% | 11.55% | 3.35% | 0.99% |
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 Orsett?
The largest employment sector in Orsett is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Caring, leisure & Other Services.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Professional Occupations | 15.87% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 13.78% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 13.48% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 13.03% |
| Skilled Trades | 11.63% |
| Elementary Occupations | 8.79% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 8.4% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 7.74% |
Orsett & Thurrock 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 Orsett in the Thurrock local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Little Thurrock Blackshots | 84.44% | 15.57% |
| Thurrock | 79.01% | 20.99% |
| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Orsett compared to other wards in Thurrock
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grays Riverside | 59.73% | 40.27% |
| 2 | West Thurrock and South Stifford | 62.47% | 37.53% |
| 3 | South Chafford | 65.84% | 34.17% |
| 4 | Grays Thurrock | 70.08% | 29.92% |
| 5 | Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park | 73.55% | 26.45% |
| 6 | Chafford and North Stifford | 75.91% | 24.09% |
| 7 | Tilbury St Chads | 76.26% | 23.74% |
| 8 | Little Thurrock Rectory | 78.31% | 21.69% |
| 9 | Ockendon | 79.01% | 20.99% |
| 10 | Belhus | 79.3% | 20.7% |
| 11 | Aveley and Uplands | 80.1% | 19.9% |
| 12 | Little Thurrock Blackshots | 84.44% | 15.57% |
| 13 | Chadwell St Mary | 84.86% | 15.14% |
| 14 | East Tilbury | 85.97% | 14.03% |
| 15 | Stifford Clays | 88.13% | 11.87% |
| 16 | Stanford-le-Hope West | 91.75% | 8.25% |
| 17 | Orsett | 92.47% | 7.53% |
| 18 | Stanford East and Corringham Town | 93.24% | 6.76% |
| 19 | The Homesteads | 94.38% | 5.62% |
| 20 | Corringham and Fobbing | 96.27% | 3.73% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Orsett and Thurrock
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Orsett either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 80.1 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 19.9 of Orsett residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Little Thurrock Blackshots | 80.1% | 19.9% |
| Thurrock | 63.31% | 36.69% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Orsett has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Orsett compared to other wards in Thurrock
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Homesteads | 87.97% | 12.03% |
| 2 | Corringham and Fobbing | 85.34% | 14.66% |
| 3 | Orsett | 81.15% | 18.85% |
| 4 | Little Thurrock Blackshots | 80.1% | 19.9% |
| 5 | Chafford and North Stifford | 76.95% | 23.05% |
| 6 | Little Thurrock Rectory | 74.81% | 25.19% |
| 7 | East Tilbury | 71.91% | 28.09% |
| 8 | Stifford Clays | 69.97% | 30.03% |
| 9 | Stanford-le-Hope West | 67.16% | 32.84% |
| 10 | South Chafford | 66.42% | 33.58% |
| 11 | Aveley and Uplands | 66.21% | 33.79% |
| 12 | Stanford East and Corringham Town | 65.53% | 34.47% |
| 13 | Ockendon | 61.21% | 38.79% |
| 14 | Grays Thurrock | 57.81% | 42.19% |
| 15 | Chadwell St Mary | 55.82% | 44.18% |
| 16 | Belhus | 55.38% | 44.62% |
| 17 | West Thurrock and South Stifford | 50.34% | 49.66% |
| 18 | Grays Riverside | 44.54% | 55.46% |
| 19 | Tilbury St Chads | 44.41% | 55.59% |
| 20 | Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park | 40.58% | 59.42% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Orsett 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 Thurrock.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Thurrock | 3.9% | -0.2% |
| 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 | 57.86% |
| In Part-Time Work | 25.99% |
| Unemployed | 4.13% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Orsett Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Orsett 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 | Little Thurrock Blackshots | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 21.58% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 11.35% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 16.13% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.91% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.6% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 24.86% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Orsett and Thurrock?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Thurrock including Orsett. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Aveley and Uplands | 10639 |
| Belhus | 10679 |
| Chadwell St Mary | 10489 |
| Chafford and North Stifford | 8324 |
| Corringham and Fobbing | 5425 |
| East Tilbury | 7309 |
| Grays Riverside | 14210 |
| Grays Thurrock | 10019 |
| Little Thurrock Blackshots | 6695 |
| Little Thurrock Rectory | 6186 |
| Ockendon | 11790 |
| Orsett | 5944 |
| South Chafford | 8160 |
| Stanford East and Corringham Town | 8288 |
| Stanford-le-Hope West | 7115 |
| Stifford Clays | 6760 |
| The Homesteads | 8282 |
| Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park | 8181 |
| Tilbury St Chads | 6813 |
| West Thurrock and South Stifford | 14223 |
| Thurrock Total | 175531 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
