Is Churchend in Rochford 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 Churchend older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Churchend and Rochford? What is the claimant count in Churchend and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Churchend Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Foulness and The Wakerings.| 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 | |
Churchend Health Statistics
Foulness and The Wakerings 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 |
|---|
| Foulness and The Wakerings | 47.59% | 34.83% | 12.71% | 3.77% | 1.09% |
| Rochford | 48.87% | 34.52% | 12.36% | 3.31% | 0.93% |
| 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 Rochford changed since 2011?
Rochford residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.71% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|
| 2011 | 47.76% | 34.92% | 13.01% | 3.38% | 0.94% |
| 2021 | 48.87% | 34.52% | 12.36% | 3.31% | 0.93% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What are the occupations of the residents of Churchend?
The largest employment sector in Churchend is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|
| Professional Occupations | 15.72% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 13.5% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 13.33% |
| Skilled Trades | 12.91% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 11.44% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 10.37% |
| Elementary Occupations | 8.33% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 7.27% |
Churchend & Rochford 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 Churchend in the Rochford local area district.
Churchend has a lower rate of immigrants than Rochford, the East of England region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|
| Foulness and The Wakerings | 96.37% | 3.63% |
|---|
| Rochford | 95.96% | 4.04% |
|---|
| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
|---|
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
|---|
Churchend compared to other wards in Rochford
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|
| 1 | Roche South | 94.3% | 5.7% |
|---|
| 2 | Wheatley | 95.23% | 4.77% |
|---|
| 3 | Sweyne Park and Grange | 95.28% | 4.72% |
|---|
| 4 | Hockley | 95.57% | 4.43% |
|---|
| 5 | Downhall and Rawreth | 95.8% | 4.2% |
|---|
| 6 | Lodge | 96.03% | 3.97% |
|---|
| 7 | Trinity | 96.03% | 3.97% |
|---|
| 8 | Roche North and Rural | 96.17% | 3.83% |
|---|
| 9 | Hawkwell East | 96.26% | 3.74% |
|---|
| 10 | Foulness and The Wakerings | 96.37% | 3.63% |
|---|
| 11 | Hockley and Ashingdon | 96.61% | 3.39% |
|---|
| 12 | Hawkwell West | 96.73% | 3.27% |
|---|
| 13 | Hullbridge | 97.15% | 2.85% |
|---|
';Churchend is ranked 10 out of 13 wards in Rochford for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Churchend 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 Rochford.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|
| Rochford | 2.1% | -0.4% |
| East of England | 3% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|
| In Employment | 57.04% |
| In Part-Time Work | 27.77% |
| Unemployed | 4.6% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Churchend and Rochford
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Churchend either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 75.05 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 24.95 of Churchend residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|
| Foulness and The Wakerings | 75.05% | 24.95% |
| Rochford | 80.64% | 19.36% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Churchend has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Churchend compared to other wards in Rochford
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|
| 1 | Hawkwell West | 90.09% | 9.91% |
|---|
| 2 | Hockley and Ashingdon | 90.08% | 9.92% |
|---|
| 3 | Hullbridge | 89.17% | 10.83% |
|---|
| 4 | Trinity (Rochford) | 88.27% | 11.73% |
|---|
| 5 | Lodge | 86.37% | 13.63% |
|---|
| 6 | Downhall and Rawreth | 82.31% | 17.69% |
|---|
| 7 | Hockley | 82.13% | 17.87% |
|---|
| 8 | Hawkwell East | 81.14% | 18.86% |
|---|
| 9 | Sweyne Park and Grange | 77.71% | 22.29% |
|---|
| 10 | Wheatley (Rochford) | 75.97% | 24.03% |
|---|
| 11 | Foulness and The Wakerings | 75.05% | 24.95% |
|---|
| 12 | Roche North and Rural | 66.29% | 33.71% |
|---|
| 13 | Roche South | 66.15% | 33.85% |
|---|
Churchend is ranked 11 out of 13 wards in Rochford for the percentage of home owners.Churchend Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Churchend 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 Churchend to the national average for England.
| Level | Foulness and The Wakerings | England |
|---|
| No Qualifications | 20.92% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 13.62% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 18.1% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.52% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.95% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 20.07% | 33.92% |
What is the population of Churchend and Rochford?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Rochford including Churchend. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|
| Downhall and Rawreth | 7141 |
| Foulness and The Wakerings | 7033 |
| Hawkwell East | 6169 |
| Hawkwell West | 6785 |
| Hockley | 6428 |
| Hockley and Ashingdon | 6766 |
| Hullbridge | 6590 |
| Lodge | 6901 |
| Roche North and Rural | 7072 |
| Roche South | 6357 |
| Sweyne Park and Grange | 6691 |
| Trinity | 6995 |
| Wheatley | 6699 |
| Rochford Total | 87627 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
