Socio-economic statistics for South Oxhey, Hertfordshire

Socio-economic statistics for South Oxhey, Hertfordshire

We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for South Oxhey in Three Rivers 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 South Oxhey older than the national average or younger? What is the population of South Oxhey and Three Rivers? Is South Oxhey an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.

South Oxhey & Three Rivers 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 South Oxhey in the Three Rivers local area district.

Area Born in UK Born outside UK
South Oxhey 73.7% 26.3%
Three Rivers 81% 19%
East 85.09% 14.91%
England 82.65% 17.35%

South Oxhey compared to other wards in Three Rivers

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 Moor Park & Eastbury 63.08% 36.92%
2 Carpenders Park 73.06% 26.94%
3 South Oxhey 73.7% 26.3%
4 Oxhey Hall & Hayling 77.95% 22.05%
5 Rickmansworth Town 80.19% 19.81%
6 Chorleywood North & Sarratt 80.45% 19.55%
7 Leavesden 82% 18%
8 Dickinsons 83.34% 16.66%
9 Penn & Mill End 85.21% 14.79%
10 Chorleywood South & Maple Cross 86.3% 13.7%
11 Gade Valley 87.41% 12.59%
12 Durrants 88.8% 11.2%
13 Abbots Langley & Bedmond 90.33% 9.67%
'; South Oxhey is ranked 3 out of 13 wards in Three Rivers for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

South Oxhey Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education South Oxhey 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 South Oxhey to the national average for England.
Level South Oxhey England
No Qualifications 20.91% 18.08%
Level 1 11.13% 9.69%
Level 2 13.7% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 5.19% 5.32%
Level 3 14.49% 16.92%
Level 4 30.83% 33.92%

South Oxhey 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 Three Rivers.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
Three Rivers 2.3% -0.1%
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
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 South Oxhey 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 South Oxhey.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 61.73%
In Part-Time Work 27.64%
Unemployed 6.09%
72.36% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in South Oxhey

South Oxhey Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in South Oxhey.
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

South Oxhey Health Statistics

South Oxhey 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
South Oxhey 48.51% 33.16% 12.11% 4.73% 1.49%
Three Rivers 53.67% 32.37% 10.44% 2.76% 0.76%
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

How has the health of residents in Three Rivers changed since 2011?

Three Rivers residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.13% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 50.7% 34.21% 11.19% 3.06% 0.84%
2021 53.67% 32.37% 10.44% 2.76% 0.76%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

What are the occupations of the residents of South Oxhey?

The largest employment sector in South Oxhey is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector Proportion
Professional Occupations 16.61%
Skilled Trades 14.06%
Elementary Occupations 12.24%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 11.37%
Associate Professional & Technical 11.24%
Administrative & Secretarial 10.32%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 9.99%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 7.1%

How many residents own or rent their home in South Oxhey and Three Rivers

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in South Oxhey either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 47.44 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 52.56 of South Oxhey residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
South Oxhey 47.44% 52.56%
Three Rivers 70.92% 29.08%
East 65.23% 34.77%
England 61.31% 38.69%

South Oxhey has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.

South Oxhey compared to other wards in Three Rivers

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Durrants 85.44% 14.56%
2 Chorleywood North & Sarratt 85.11% 14.89%
3 Carpenders Park 77.11% 22.89%
4 Dickinsons 76.97% 23.03%
5 Moor Park & Eastbury 76.5% 23.5%
6 Chorleywood South & Maple Cross 73.63% 26.37%
7 Abbots Langley & Bedmond 71.76% 28.24%
8 Leavesden 71.48% 28.52%
9 Rickmansworth Town 67.28% 32.72%
10 Penn & Mill End 66.36% 33.64%
11 Gade Valley 66.05% 33.95%
12 Oxhey Hall & Hayling 64.49% 35.51%
13 South Oxhey 47.44% 52.56%
South Oxhey is ranked 13 out of 13 wards in Three Rivers for the percentage of home owners.

What is the population of South Oxhey and Three Rivers?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Three Rivers including South Oxhey. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

Ward Population
Abbots Langley & Bedmond 6436
Carpenders Park 6974
Chorleywood North & Sarratt 6839
Chorleywood South & Maple Cross 7996
Dickinsons 6473
Durrants 7081
Gade Valley 6965
Leavesden 8473
Moor Park & Eastbury 6538
Oxhey Hall & Hayling 7450
Penn & Mill End 7111
Rickmansworth Town 7684
South Oxhey 7946
Three Rivers Total 93966



Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.

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