Socio-economic statistics for Croxley Green, Hertfordshire

Socio-economic statistics for Croxley Green, Hertfordshire

Is Croxley Green in Three Rivers a nice place to live or is it a bit rough? We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics and demographics 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 Croxley Green older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Croxley Green and Three Rivers? What is the claimant count in Croxley Green and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.

Croxley Green Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Croxley Green 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 Croxley Green to the national average for England.
LevelDickinsonsEngland
No Qualifications10.77%18.08%
Level 17.14%9.69%
Level 212.49%13.32%
Apprenticeship4.46%5.32%
Level 315.6%16.92%
Level 447.22%33.92%

Croxley Green Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Dickinsons.
Age BandProportion
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

Croxley Green 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.
AreaUnemployedYearly Change
Three Rivers2.3%-0.1%
East of England3%-0.3%
England3.8%-0.3%
UK3.7%-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 Croxley Green 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 Croxley Green.
Economic StatusProportion
In Employment62.14%
In Part-Time Work25.7%
Unemployed3.41%
74.3% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Croxley Green

How many residents own or rent their home in Croxley Green and Three Rivers

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Croxley Green either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 76.97 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 23.03 of Croxley Green residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
AreaOwnedRented
Dickinsons76.97%23.03%
Three Rivers70.92%29.08%
East65.23%34.77%
England61.31%38.69%

Croxley Green has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.

Croxley Green compared to other wards in Three Rivers

#WardOwnedRented
1Durrants85.44%14.56%
2Chorleywood North & Sarratt85.11%14.89%
3Carpenders Park77.11%22.89%
4Dickinsons76.97%23.03%
5Moor Park & Eastbury76.5%23.5%
6Chorleywood South & Maple Cross73.63%26.37%
7Abbots Langley & Bedmond71.76%28.24%
8Leavesden71.48%28.52%
9Rickmansworth Town67.28%32.72%
10Penn & Mill End66.36%33.64%
11Gade Valley66.05%33.95%
12Oxhey Hall & Hayling64.49%35.51%
13South Oxhey47.44%52.56%
Croxley Green is ranked 4 out of 13 wards in Three Rivers for the percentage of home owners.

Croxley Green Health Statistics

Dickinsons has significantly more residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
AreaVGGFBVB
Dickinsons55.95%32.2%9.03%2.27%0.54%
Three Rivers53.67%32.37%10.44%2.76%0.76%
East48.28%34.64%12.5%3.58%1%
England48.49%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.
YearVGGFBVB
201150.7%34.21%11.19%3.06%0.84%
202153.67%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 Croxley Green?

The largest employment sector in Croxley Green is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
SectorProportion
Professional Occupations28.41%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials19.6%
Associate Professional & Technical15.8%
Administrative & Secretarial10.27%
Skilled Trades7.26%
Caring, leisure & Other Services6.62%
Elementary Occupations4.56%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives3.1%

Croxley Green & 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 Croxley Green in the Three Rivers local area district.

AreaBorn in UKBorn outside UK
Dickinsons83.34%16.66%
Three Rivers81%19%
East85.09%14.91%
England82.65%17.35%

Croxley Green compared to other wards in Three Rivers

#WardBorn in UKBorn outside UK
1Moor Park & Eastbury63.08%36.92%
2Carpenders Park73.06%26.94%
3South Oxhey73.7%26.3%
4Oxhey Hall & Hayling77.95%22.05%
5Rickmansworth Town80.19%19.81%
6Chorleywood North & Sarratt80.45%19.55%
7Leavesden82%18%
8Dickinsons83.34%16.66%
9Penn & Mill End85.21%14.79%
10Chorleywood South & Maple Cross86.3%13.7%
11Gade Valley87.41%12.59%
12Durrants88.8%11.2%
13Abbots Langley & Bedmond90.33%9.67%
';Croxley Green is ranked 8 out of 13 wards in Three Rivers for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

What is the population of Croxley Green and Three Rivers?

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

WardPopulation
Abbots Langley & Bedmond6436
Carpenders Park6974
Chorleywood North & Sarratt6839
Chorleywood South & Maple Cross7996
Dickinsons6473
Durrants7081
Gade Valley6965
Leavesden8473
Moor Park & Eastbury6538
Oxhey Hall & Hayling7450
Penn & Mill End7111
Rickmansworth Town7684
South Oxhey7946
Three Rivers Total93966



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