Is Birch Green in East Hertfordshire 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 Birch Green older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Birch Green and East Hertfordshire? What is the claimant count in Birch Green and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Birch Green & East Hertfordshire 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 Birch Green in the East Hertfordshire local area district.
Birch Green has a lower rate of immigrants than East Hertfordshire, the East of England region and England as a whole.
Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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Hertford Rural South | 91.86% | 8.14% |
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East Hertfordshire | 89.17% | 10.83% |
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East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
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England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Birch Green compared to other wards in East Hertfordshire
# | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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1 | Bishop's Stortford Meads | 78.17% | 21.83% |
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2 | Bishop's Stortford Central | 78.3% | 21.7% |
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3 | Bishop's Stortford All Saints | 80.23% | 19.77% |
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4 | Bishop's Stortford Silverleys | 85.65% | 14.35% |
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5 | Bishop's Stortford South | 87.02% | 12.98% |
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6 | Hertford Castle | 87.22% | 12.78% |
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7 | Ware Chadwell | 88.22% | 11.78% |
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8 | Hertford Sele | 89.63% | 10.37% |
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9 | Ware Christchurch | 90.08% | 9.92% |
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10 | Hertford Kingsmead | 90.29% | 9.71% |
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11 | Hertford Heath | 91.16% | 8.84% |
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12 | Hertford Bengeo | 91.68% | 8.32% |
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13 | Sawbridgeworth | 91.86% | 8.14% |
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14 | Hertford Rural South | 91.86% | 8.14% |
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15 | Stanstead Abbots | 92.4% | 7.6% |
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16 | Ware Trinity | 92.41% | 7.59% |
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17 | Ware St Mary's | 92.69% | 7.31% |
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18 | Much Hadham | 92.9% | 7.1% |
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19 | Hertford Rural North | 93.05% | 6.95% |
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20 | Great Amwell | 93.17% | 6.83% |
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21 | Hunsdon | 93.36% | 6.64% |
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22 | Datchworth & Aston | 93.8% | 6.2% |
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23 | Buntingford | 94.34% | 5.66% |
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24 | Little Hadham | 94.39% | 5.61% |
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25 | Walkern | 94.4% | 5.6% |
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26 | Braughing | 94.49% | 5.51% |
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27 | Watton-at-Stone | 94.49% | 5.51% |
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28 | Mundens and Cottered | 94.56% | 5.44% |
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29 | Thundridge & Standon | 94.56% | 5.44% |
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30 | Puckeridge | 94.68% | 5.32% |
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';Birch Green is ranked 14 out of 30 wards in East Hertfordshire for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Birch Green Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Birch 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 Birch Green to the national average for England.
Level | Hertford Rural South | England |
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No Qualifications | 11.48% | 18.08% |
Level 1 | 7.93% | 9.69% |
Level 2 | 14.62% | 13.32% |
Apprenticeship | 4.51% | 5.32% |
Level 3 | 16.54% | 16.92% |
Level 4 | 43.33% | 33.92% |
Birch 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 East Hertfordshire.Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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East Hertfordshire | 1.9% | -0.3% |
East of England | 3% | -0.3% |
England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
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 Birch 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 Birch Green.Economic Status | Proportion |
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In Employment | 58.7% |
In Part-Time Work | 31.58% |
Unemployed | 1.9% |
68.42% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Birch GreenBirch Green Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Hertford Rural South.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 | |
How many residents own or rent their home in Birch Green and East Hertfordshire
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Birch Green either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 76.29 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 23.71 of Birch Green residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. Area | Owned | Rented |
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Hertford Rural South | 76.29% | 23.71% |
East Hertfordshire | 69.35% | 30.65% |
East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Birch Green has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Birch Green compared to other wards in East Hertfordshire
# | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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1 | Bishop's Stortford South | 83% | 17% |
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2 | Thundridge & Standon | 78.49% | 21.51% |
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3 | Datchworth & Aston | 77.18% | 22.82% |
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4 | Bishop's Stortford Silverleys | 76.91% | 23.09% |
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5 | Hertford Rural South | 76.29% | 23.71% |
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6 | Sawbridgeworth | 76.28% | 23.72% |
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7 | Little Hadham | 76.03% | 23.97% |
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8 | Ware St Mary's | 75.94% | 24.06% |
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9 | Buntingford | 74.79% | 25.21% |
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10 | Mundens and Cottered | 73.59% | 26.41% |
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11 | Hertford Bengeo | 73.53% | 26.47% |
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12 | Hertford Rural North | 73.42% | 26.58% |
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13 | Braughing | 73.39% | 26.61% |
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14 | Puckeridge | 72.87% | 27.13% |
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15 | Great Amwell | 72.05% | 27.95% |
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16 | Hertford Kingsmead | 70.53% | 29.47% |
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17 | Hunsdon | 70.31% | 29.69% |
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18 | Ware Trinity | 70.14% | 29.86% |
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19 | Walkern | 69.63% | 30.37% |
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20 | Hertford Heath | 69.03% | 30.97% |
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21 | Much Hadham | 68.95% | 31.05% |
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22 | Stanstead Abbots | 68.43% | 31.57% |
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23 | Bishop's Stortford All Saints | 66.91% | 33.09% |
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24 | Watton-at-Stone | 66.39% | 33.61% |
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25 | Bishop's Stortford Meads | 64.97% | 35.03% |
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26 | Ware Christchurch | 62.98% | 37.02% |
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27 | Hertford Castle | 59.96% | 40.04% |
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28 | Ware Chadwell | 59.91% | 40.09% |
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29 | Hertford Sele | 55.16% | 44.84% |
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30 | Bishop's Stortford Central | 54.28% | 45.72% |
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Birch Green is ranked 5 out of 30 wards in East Hertfordshire for the percentage of home owners.Birch Green Health Statistics
Hertford Rural South has significantly more residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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Hertford Rural South | 57.14% | 30.57% | 9.11% | 2.53% | 0.64% |
East Hertfordshire | 53.98% | 32.54% | 10.17% | 2.61% | 0.7% |
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
What are the occupations of the residents of Birch Green?
The largest employment sector in Birch Green is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.Sector | Proportion |
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Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 27.25% |
Professional Occupations | 21.76% |
Associate Professional & Technical | 13.66% |
Administrative & Secretarial | 11.07% |
Skilled Trades | 7.63% |
Caring, leisure & Other Services | 6.11% |
Elementary Occupations | 5.04% |
Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 2.82% |
What is the population of Birch Green and East Hertfordshire?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in East Hertfordshire including Birch Green. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
Ward | Population |
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East Hertfordshire Total | 0 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.