Is Ardleigh Heath in Tendring 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 Ardleigh Heath older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Ardleigh Heath and Tendring? What is the claimant count in Ardleigh Heath and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.
How many residents own or rent their home in Ardleigh Heath and Tendring
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Ardleigh Heath either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 80.03 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 19.97 of Ardleigh Heath residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Ardleigh & Little Bromley | 80.03% | 19.97% |
| Tendring | 71.48% | 28.52% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Ardleigh Heath has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Ardleigh Heath compared to other wards in Tendring
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Clacton | 88.16% | 11.84% |
| 2 | St Bartholomew's (Tendring) | 85.3% | 14.7% |
| 3 | Alresford & Elmstead | 84.61% | 15.39% |
| 4 | Weeley & Tendring | 84.35% | 15.66% |
| 5 | Eastcliff (Tendring) | 83.37% | 16.63% |
| 6 | Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland | 83.24% | 16.76% |
| 7 | The Bentleys & Frating | 83.15% | 16.85% |
| 8 | Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford | 82.97% | 17.03% |
| 9 | Stour Valley | 82.35% | 17.65% |
| 10 | The Oakleys & Wix | 82.08% | 17.92% |
| 11 | Burrsville | 81.25% | 18.75% |
| 12 | Kirby Cross | 80.46% | 19.54% |
| 13 | Ardleigh & Little Bromley | 80.03% | 19.97% |
| 14 | Dovercourt Tollgate | 79.47% | 20.53% |
| 15 | Frinton | 78.84% | 21.16% |
| 16 | St Osyth | 74.27% | 25.73% |
| 17 | Brightlingsea | 73.57% | 26.43% |
| 18 | Cann Hall (Tendring) | 70.91% | 29.09% |
| 19 | St Paul's (Tendring) | 70.54% | 29.46% |
| 20 | Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley | 70.46% | 29.54% |
| 21 | Dovercourt All Saints | 68.95% | 31.05% |
| 22 | Homelands | 67.98% | 32.02% |
| 23 | St John's (Tendring) | 67.11% | 32.89% |
| 24 | Dovercourt Vines & Parkeston | 66.88% | 33.12% |
| 25 | West Clacton & Jaywick Sands | 65.52% | 34.48% |
| 26 | Walton (Tendring) | 64.33% | 35.67% |
| 27 | St James (Tendring) | 59.82% | 40.18% |
| 28 | Dovercourt Bay | 58.51% | 41.49% |
| 29 | Coppins | 56.82% | 43.18% |
| 30 | Bluehouse | 55.56% | 44.44% |
| 31 | Harwich & Kingsway | 44.28% | 55.72% |
| 32 | Pier | 40.12% | 59.88% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Ardleigh Heath?
The largest employment sector in Ardleigh Heath is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 22.48% |
| Professional Occupations | 18.92% |
| Skilled Trades | 11.87% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 11.43% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.16% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 7.56% |
| Elementary Occupations | 7.49% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 4.57% |
Ardleigh Heath Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Ardleigh & Little Bromley.| 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)
Ardleigh 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 Tendring.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Tendring | 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 | 62.34% |
| In Part-Time Work | 28.45% |
| Unemployed | 2.53% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Ardleigh Heath Health Statistics
Ardleigh & Little Bromley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardleigh & Little Bromley | 50.91% | 34.38% | 10.62% | 3.15% | 0.93% |
| Tendring | 39.44% | 35.62% | 17.17% | 6% | 1.77% |
| 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 Tendring changed since 2011?
Tendring residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.82% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 38.42% | 35.82% | 18.15% | 5.83% | 1.78% |
| 2021 | 39.44% | 35.62% | 17.17% | 6% | 1.77% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Ardleigh Heath & Tendring 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 Ardleigh Heath in the Tendring local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Ardleigh & Little Bromley | 91.57% | 8.43% |
| Tendring | 94.96% | 5.04% |
| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Ardleigh Heath compared to other wards in Tendring
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pier | 89.19% | 10.81% |
| 2 | Ardleigh & Little Bromley | 91.57% | 8.43% |
| 3 | Harwich & Kingsway | 92.69% | 7.31% |
| 4 | St Paul's | 92.8% | 7.2% |
| 5 | St James | 92.96% | 7.04% |
| 6 | Walton | 93.72% | 6.28% |
| 7 | Coppins | 93.81% | 6.19% |
| 8 | St John's | 94.09% | 5.91% |
| 9 | Homelands | 94.47% | 5.53% |
| 10 | West Clacton & Jaywick Sands | 94.67% | 5.33% |
| 11 | Frinton | 94.82% | 5.18% |
| 12 | Weeley & Tendring | 94.84% | 5.16% |
| 13 | Dovercourt Bay | 94.84% | 5.16% |
| 14 | Alresford & Elmstead | 95.13% | 4.87% |
| 15 | Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley | 95.23% | 4.77% |
| 16 | Bluehouse | 95.38% | 4.62% |
| 17 | Eastcliff | 95.39% | 4.61% |
| 18 | Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford | 95.4% | 4.6% |
| 19 | Brightlingsea | 95.51% | 4.49% |
| 20 | Burrsville | 95.54% | 4.46% |
| 21 | Cann Hall | 95.66% | 4.35% |
| 22 | Dovercourt Vines & Parkeston | 95.77% | 4.23% |
| 23 | Dovercourt Tollgate | 95.84% | 4.16% |
| 24 | The Bentleys & Frating | 95.97% | 4.03% |
| 25 | Stour Valley | 95.98% | 4.02% |
| 26 | Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland | 96.21% | 3.79% |
| 27 | St Bartholomew's | 96.22% | 3.78% |
| 28 | The Oakleys & Wix | 96.22% | 3.78% |
| 29 | Dovercourt All Saints | 96.27% | 3.73% |
| 30 | St Osyth | 96.46% | 3.54% |
| 31 | Kirby Cross | 96.65% | 3.35% |
| 32 | Little Clacton | 97.06% | 2.94% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Ardleigh Heath Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Ardleigh 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
| Level | Ardleigh & Little Bromley | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 16.17% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 11.35% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 15.44% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.23% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 18.52% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 30.75% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Ardleigh Heath and Tendring?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Tendring including Ardleigh Heath. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Alresford & Elmstead | 6663 |
| Ardleigh & Little Bromley | 2839 |
| Bluehouse | 5454 |
| Brightlingsea | 8722 |
| Burrsville | 5197 |
| Cann Hall | 6493 |
| Coppins | 7572 |
| Dovercourt All Saints | 6390 |
| Dovercourt Bay | 3178 |
| Dovercourt Tollgate | 3471 |
| Dovercourt Vines & Parkeston | 3102 |
| Eastcliff | 2965 |
| Frinton | 5398 |
| Harwich & Kingsway | 3810 |
| Homelands | 3412 |
| Kirby Cross | 3070 |
| Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford | 3687 |
| Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley | 8311 |
| Little Clacton | 2906 |
| Pier | 2645 |
| St Bartholomew's | 5853 |
| St James | 7339 |
| St John's | 6923 |
| St Osyth | 4924 |
| St Paul's | 2643 |
| Stour Valley | 3081 |
| The Bentleys & Frating | 3310 |
| The Oakleys & Wix | 2995 |
| Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland | 3245 |
| Walton | 3167 |
| Weeley & Tendring | 2872 |
| West Clacton & Jaywick Sands | 5716 |
| Tendring Total | 147353 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
