We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Perry Street in Gravesham 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 Perry Street older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Perry Street and Gravesham? Is Perry Street an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Perry Street Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Perry Street 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
In this first table we have compared Perry Street to the national average for England.
Level |
Northfleet South |
England |
No Qualifications |
19.23% |
18.08% |
Level 1 |
12.08% |
9.69% |
Level 2 |
14.78% |
13.32% |
Apprenticeship |
5.39% |
5.32% |
Level 3 |
16.4% |
16.92% |
Level 4 |
28.5% |
33.92% |
Perry Street Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Northfleet South.
Age Band |
Proportion |
4 & under |
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5 - 9 years |
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10 - 15 years |
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16 - 19 years |
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20 - 24 years |
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25 - 34 years |
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35 - 49 years |
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50 - 64 years |
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65 - 74 years |
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75 - 84 years |
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85 years & over |
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Perry Street & Gravesham 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 Perry Street in the Gravesham local area district.
Area |
Born in UK |
Born outside UK |
Northfleet South |
75.04% |
24.96% |
Gravesham |
80.76% |
19.24% |
South East |
84.24% |
15.76% |
England |
82.65% |
17.35% |
Perry Street compared to other wards in Gravesham
# |
Ward |
Born in UK |
Born outside UK |
1 |
Pelham |
65.3% |
34.7% |
2 |
Riverside |
66.67% |
33.33% |
3 |
Central |
71.33% |
28.67% |
4 |
Northfleet North |
72.7% |
27.3% |
5 |
Northfleet South |
75.04% |
24.96% |
6 |
Woodlands |
82.78% |
17.22% |
7 |
Westcourt |
82.88% |
17.12% |
8 |
Whitehill |
83.73% |
16.27% |
9 |
Coldharbour |
84.34% |
15.66% |
10 |
Singlewell |
84.51% |
15.49% |
11 |
Painters Ash |
87.19% |
12.81% |
12 |
Riverview |
88.34% |
11.66% |
13 |
Chalk |
89.84% |
10.16% |
14 |
Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown |
92.29% |
7.71% |
15 |
Higham |
93.26% |
6.74% |
16 |
Istead Rise |
93.73% |
6.27% |
17 |
Meopham North |
93.95% |
6.05% |
18 |
Meopham South and Vigo |
94.65% |
5.35% |
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Perry Street is ranked 5 out of 18 wards in Gravesham for the number of residents born outside of the UK.
Perry Street 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 Gravesham.
Area |
Unemployed |
Yearly Change |
Gravesham |
4.3% |
-0.2% |
South East |
2.9% |
-0.3% |
England |
3.8% |
-0.3% |
UK |
3.7% |
-0.3% |
The 2021 census had data on people who were economically active (seeking work) yet unemployed on Census day (Sunday March 21st 2021). These statitics do cover Perry Street on a ward level. However, it has to be noted that the Census day was during the height of the Covid19 pandemic and therefore are not reflective of normal levels of unemployment. For example, between March 2020 and June 2020 people claiming Universal Credit doubled in most areas of the United Kingdom and then steadily declined up to the day of the Census and beyond. This data also contains the proportion of people in part-time work (working between 1-35 hours per week), which maybe an indicator of under employment in Perry Street.
Economic Status |
Proportion |
In Employment |
63.58% |
In Part-Time Work |
23.93% |
Unemployed |
5.16% |
76.07% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Perry Street
How many residents own or rent their home in Perry Street and Gravesham
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Perry Street either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 55.28 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 44.72 of Perry Street residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area |
Owned |
Rented |
Northfleet South |
55.28% |
44.72% |
Gravesham |
62.22% |
37.78% |
South East |
65.66% |
34.34% |
England |
61.31% |
38.69% |
Perry Street has a lower level of home ownership than than the national average.
Perry Street compared to other wards in Gravesham
# |
Ward |
Owned |
Rented |
1 |
Istead Rise |
91.76% |
8.24% |
2 |
Meopham South and Vigo |
90.63% |
9.37% |
3 |
Riverview |
89.33% |
10.67% |
4 |
Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown |
82.56% |
17.44% |
5 |
Meopham North |
82.42% |
17.58% |
6 |
Higham (Gravesham) |
80.86% |
19.14% |
7 |
Chalk |
80.4% |
19.6% |
8 |
Painters Ash |
75.87% |
24.13% |
9 |
Woodlands (Gravesham) |
73.22% |
26.78% |
10 |
Whitehill |
68.82% |
31.18% |
11 |
Central (Gravesham) |
56.25% |
43.75% |
12 |
Northfleet South |
55.28% |
44.72% |
13 |
Westcourt |
53.64% |
46.36% |
14 |
Singlewell |
52.77% |
47.23% |
15 |
Coldharbour |
47.83% |
52.17% |
16 |
Riverside (Gravesham) |
43.22% |
56.78% |
17 |
Pelham |
43.06% |
56.94% |
18 |
Northfleet North |
40.98% |
59.02% |
Perry Street is ranked 12 out of 18 wards in Gravesham for the percentage of home owners.
What are the occupations of the residents of Perry Street?
The largest employment sector in Perry Street is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector |
Proportion |
Professional Occupations |
15.57% |
Elementary Occupations |
13.32% |
Associate Professional & Technical |
12.54% |
Skilled Trades |
11.19% |
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials |
10.54% |
Caring, leisure & Other Services |
10.42% |
Administrative & Secretarial |
9.46% |
Process Plant & Machine Operatives |
9.19% |
Perry Street Health Statistics
Northfleet South 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 |
Northfleet South |
50.37% |
34.52% |
11.42% |
2.99% |
0.69% |
Gravesham |
48.66% |
34.07% |
12.43% |
3.82% |
1.02% |
South East |
49.98% |
34.01% |
11.77% |
3.31% |
0.93% |
England |
48.49% |
33.71% |
12.65% |
3.98% |
1.17% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
How has the health of residents in Gravesham changed since 2011?
Gravesham residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.26% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year |
VG |
G |
F |
B |
VB |
2011 |
46.5% |
34.97% |
13.4% |
4.03% |
1.1% |
2021 |
48.66% |
34.07% |
12.43% |
3.82% |
1.02% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What is the population of Perry Street and Gravesham?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Gravesham including Perry Street. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
Ward |
Population |
Central |
7139 |
Chalk |
2181 |
Coldharbour |
4979 |
Higham |
3850 |
Istead Rise |
3363 |
Meopham North |
4373 |
Meopham South and Vigo |
4325 |
Northfleet North |
8810 |
Northfleet South |
8945 |
Painters Ash |
5454 |
Pelham |
8171 |
Riverside |
10124 |
Riverview |
4268 |
Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown |
4239 |
Singlewell |
8203 |
Westcourt |
7033 |
Whitehill |
4477 |
Woodlands |
6956 |
Gravesham Total |
106890 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
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