Is Paternoster Heath in Maldon 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 Paternoster Heath older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Paternoster Heath and Maldon? What is the claimant count in Paternoster Heath and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Paternoster Heath Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Tolleshunt D'Arcy.| Age Band | Proportion |
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| 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 | |
Paternoster Heath Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Paternoster Heath 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 Paternoster Heath to the national average for England.
| Level | Tolleshunt D'Arcy | England |
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| No Qualifications | 17.9% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 12.18% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 15.61% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.26% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.85% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 25.96% | 33.92% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Paternoster Heath and Maldon
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Paternoster Heath either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 76.69 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 23.31 of Paternoster Heath residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Tolleshunt D'Arcy | 76.69% | 23.31% |
| Maldon | 76.19% | 23.81% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Paternoster Heath has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Paternoster Heath compared to other wards in Maldon
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Wickham Bishops and Woodham | 85.26% | 14.74% |
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| 2 | Purleigh | 84.53% | 15.47% |
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| 3 | Mayland | 84.48% | 15.52% |
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| 4 | Great Totham | 84.37% | 15.63% |
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| 5 | Tollesbury | 83.77% | 16.23% |
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| 6 | Althorne | 82.55% | 17.45% |
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| 7 | Heybridge East | 82.33% | 17.67% |
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| 8 | Maldon South | 80.78% | 19.22% |
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| 9 | Maldon West | 79.13% | 20.87% |
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| 10 | Burnham-on-Crouch North | 77.22% | 22.78% |
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| 11 | Tillingham | 76.95% | 23.05% |
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| 12 | Tolleshunt D'Arcy | 76.69% | 23.31% |
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| 13 | Southminster | 72.33% | 27.67% |
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| 14 | Burnham-on-Crouch South | 67.77% | 32.23% |
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| 15 | Heybridge West | 67.23% | 32.77% |
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| 16 | Maldon North | 62.09% | 37.91% |
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| 17 | Maldon East | 53.81% | 46.19% |
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Paternoster Heath is ranked 12 out of 17 wards in Maldon for the percentage of home owners.Paternoster Heath Health Statistics
Tolleshunt D'Arcy 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 |
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| Tolleshunt D'Arcy | 47.44% | 35.03% | 13.37% | 3.18% | 0.98% |
| Maldon | 46.68% | 35.45% | 13.11% | 3.76% | 1.01% |
| 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 Maldon changed since 2011?
Maldon residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.3% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 46.2% | 35.63% | 13.42% | 3.67% | 1.08% |
| 2021 | 46.68% | 35.45% | 13.11% | 3.76% | 1.01% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Paternoster Heath & Maldon 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 Paternoster Heath in the Maldon local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Tolleshunt D'Arcy | 94.94% | 5.06% |
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| Maldon | 95.54% | 4.46% |
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| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Paternoster Heath compared to other wards in Maldon
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Maldon North | 92.47% | 7.53% |
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| 2 | Maldon East | 93.96% | 6.04% |
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| 3 | Maldon South | 94.47% | 5.53% |
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| 4 | Tolleshunt D'Arcy | 94.94% | 5.06% |
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| 5 | Burnham-on-Crouch South | 95.11% | 4.89% |
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| 6 | Wickham Bishops and Woodham | 95.34% | 4.66% |
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| 7 | Maldon West | 95.56% | 4.44% |
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| 8 | Heybridge East | 95.56% | 4.44% |
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| 9 | Heybridge West | 95.67% | 4.33% |
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| 10 | Purleigh | 95.94% | 4.06% |
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| 11 | Burnham-on-Crouch North | 95.96% | 4.04% |
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| 12 | Great Totham | 95.96% | 4.04% |
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| 13 | Althorne | 96.26% | 3.74% |
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| 14 | Southminster | 96.56% | 3.44% |
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| 15 | Mayland | 96.74% | 3.26% |
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| 16 | Tollesbury | 96.84% | 3.16% |
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| 17 | Tillingham | 97.64% | 2.36% |
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';Paternoster Heath is ranked 4 out of 17 wards in Maldon for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Paternoster Heath 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 Maldon.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Maldon | 2.1% | -0.5% |
| East of England | 3% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 56.37% |
| In Part-Time Work | 30.42% |
| Unemployed | 2.57% |
What are the occupations of the residents of Paternoster Heath?
The largest employment sector in Paternoster Heath is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 19.45% |
| Professional Occupations | 16.63% |
| Skilled Trades | 15.05% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 12.04% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 11.86% |
| Elementary Occupations | 8.43% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 6.02% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 5.19% |
What is the population of Paternoster Heath and Maldon?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Maldon including Paternoster Heath. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Althorne | 4413 |
| Burnham-on-Crouch North | 4124 |
| Burnham-on-Crouch South | 4097 |
| Great Totham | 3981 |
| Heybridge East | 4061 |
| Heybridge West | 4530 |
| Maldon East | 2481 |
| Maldon North | 4438 |
| Maldon South | 3916 |
| Maldon West | 3831 |
| Mayland | 4896 |
| Purleigh | 3510 |
| Southminster | 4713 |
| Tillingham | 2390 |
| Tollesbury | 2129 |
| Tolleshunt D'Arcy | 4368 |
| Wickham Bishops and Woodham | 3523 |
| Maldon Total | 65401 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
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