We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Rosherville 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 Rosherville older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Rosherville and Gravesham? Is Rosherville an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Rosherville Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Rosherville 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 | Northfleet North | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 22.8% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 13.6% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.91% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.27% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 15.04% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 24.42% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Rosherville & 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 Rosherville in the Gravesham local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Northfleet North | 72.7% | 27.3% |
| Gravesham | 80.76% | 19.24% |
| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Rosherville 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% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Rosherville 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% |
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|---|
| In Employment | 59.21% |
| In Part-Time Work | 24.56% |
| Unemployed | 7.45% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Rosherville?
The largest employment sector in Rosherville is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Administrative & Secretarial.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Elementary Occupations | 18.1% |
| Professional Occupations | 12.31% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 11.64% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 10.95% |
| Skilled Trades | 10.81% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 9.26% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 8.89% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.6% |
Rosherville Health Statistics
Northfleet North 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 North | 49.51% | 33.47% | 12.29% | 3.72% | 1.01% |
| 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
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
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
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Rosherville Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Northfleet North.| 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)
How many residents own or rent their home in Rosherville and Gravesham
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Rosherville either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 40.98 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 59.02 of Rosherville residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Northfleet North | 40.98% | 59.02% |
| Gravesham | 62.22% | 37.78% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Rosherville has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.
Rosherville 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% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Rosherville and Gravesham?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Gravesham including Rosherville. 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 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
