We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Potter Street in Harlow 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 Potter Street older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Potter Street and Harlow? Is Potter Street an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
How many residents own or rent their home in Potter Street and Harlow
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Potter Street either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 56.79 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 43.21 of Potter Street residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Harlow Common | 56.79% | 43.21% |
| Harlow | 53.74% | 46.26% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Potter Street has a lower level of home ownership than than the national average.
Potter Street compared to other wards in Harlow
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Church Langley | 76.87% | 23.13% |
| 2 | Old Harlow | 64.31% | 35.69% |
| 3 | Great Parndon | 63.9% | 36.1% |
| 4 | Sumners and Kingsmoor | 57.34% | 42.66% |
| 5 | Harlow Common | 56.79% | 43.21% |
| 6 | Bush Fair | 49.16% | 50.84% |
| 7 | Staple Tye | 49.14% | 50.86% |
| 8 | Little Parndon and Hare Street | 44.02% | 55.98% |
| 9 | Mark Hall | 43.91% | 56.09% |
| 10 | Netteswell | 43.57% | 56.43% |
| 11 | Toddbrook | 41.93% | 58.08% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Potter Street Health Statistics
Harlow Common has a lower proportion of residents (very_good_pc-$ward_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow Common | 45.15% | 34.65% | 14.59% | 4.16% | 1.44% |
| Harlow | 47.74% | 34.4% | 12.76% | 3.92% | 1.17% |
| 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 Harlow changed since 2011?
Harlow residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.17% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 45.12% | 35.85% | 13.67% | 4.15% | 1.21% |
| 2021 | 47.74% | 34.4% | 12.76% | 3.92% | 1.17% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Potter 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 Harlow.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Harlow | 4.1% | -0.8% |
| 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 | 58.57% |
| In Part-Time Work | 24.56% |
| Unemployed | 4.82% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Potter Street & Harlow 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 Potter Street in the Harlow local area district.
Potter Street has a lower rate of immigrants than Harlow, the East of England region and England as a whole.| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Harlow Common | 86.46% | 13.54% |
| Harlow | 81.71% | 18.29% |
| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Potter Street compared to other wards in Harlow
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Parndon and Hare Street | 73.58% | 26.42% |
| 2 | Toddbrook | 75.24% | 24.76% |
| 3 | Netteswell | 78.15% | 21.85% |
| 4 | Staple Tye | 79.85% | 20.15% |
| 5 | Sumners and Kingsmoor | 81.45% | 18.55% |
| 6 | Mark Hall | 82.46% | 17.54% |
| 7 | Bush Fair | 83.42% | 16.58% |
| 8 | Great Parndon | 84.67% | 15.33% |
| 9 | Harlow Common | 86.46% | 13.54% |
| 10 | Old Harlow | 86.95% | 13.05% |
| 11 | Church Langley | 87.4% | 12.6% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Potter Street Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Harlow Common.| 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)
Potter Street Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Potter 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
| Level | Harlow Common | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 23.44% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 13.83% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 16.32% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.77% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 16.6% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 21.13% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Potter Street?
The largest employment sector in Potter Street is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Elementary Occupations | 12.71% |
| Professional Occupations | 12.52% |
| Skilled Trades | 11.86% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 11.83% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 11.33% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 10.98% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 10.95% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 10.54% |
What is the population of Potter Street and Harlow?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Harlow including Potter Street. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Bush Fair | 7992 |
| Church Langley | 8603 |
| Great Parndon | 6289 |
| Harlow Common | 7434 |
| Little Parndon and Hare Street | 9345 |
| Mark Hall | 7707 |
| Netteswell | 8076 |
| Old Harlow | 9184 |
| Staple Tye | 7292 |
| Sumners and Kingsmoor | 7192 |
| Toddbrook | 8166 |
| Harlow Total | 87280 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
