Socio-economic statistics for Fishers Green, Hertfordshire

Socio-economic statistics for Fishers Green, Hertfordshire

Is Fishers Green in Stevenage 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 Fishers Green older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Fishers Green and Stevenage? What is the claimant count in Fishers Green and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.

Fishers 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 Stevenage.
AreaUnemployedYearly Change
Stevenage3.1%-0.4%
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 Fishers 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 Fishers Green.
Economic StatusProportion
In Employment59.47%
In Part-Time Work25.17%
Unemployed4.98%
74.83% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Fishers Green

Fishers Green Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Fishers 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 Fishers Green to the national average for England.
LevelSymonds GreenEngland
No Qualifications17.41%18.08%
Level 112.72%9.69%
Level 214.78%13.32%
Apprenticeship6.15%5.32%
Level 315.67%16.92%
Level 430.37%33.92%

How many residents own or rent their home in Fishers Green and Stevenage

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Fishers Green either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 51.59 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 48.41 of Fishers Green residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
AreaOwnedRented
Symonds Green51.59%48.41%
Stevenage56.98%43.02%
East65.23%34.77%
England61.31%38.69%

Fishers Green has a lower level of home ownership than than the national average.

Fishers Green compared to other wards in Stevenage

#WardOwnedRented
1Manor (Stevenage)76.86%23.14%
2Longmeadow66.92%33.08%
3Woodfield63.8%36.2%
4Chells63.51%36.49%
5Bandley Hill62.34%37.66%
6Martins Wood54.49%45.51%
7Shephall54.43%45.57%
8St Nicholas54.42%45.58%
9Roebuck53.4%46.6%
10Old Town (Stevenage)51.85%48.15%
11Pin Green51.6%48.4%
12Symonds Green51.59%48.41%
13Bedwell43.89%56.11%
Fishers Green is ranked 12 out of 13 wards in Stevenage for the percentage of home owners.

Fishers Green Health Statistics

Symonds Green 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.
AreaVGGFBVB
Symonds Green46.69%34.53%13.49%4.05%1.23%
Stevenage47.68%35.02%12.62%3.69%0.99%
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

Fishers Green & Stevenage 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 Fishers Green in the Stevenage local area district.

AreaBorn in UKBorn outside UK
Symonds Green84.93%15.07%
Stevenage83.52%16.48%
East85.09%14.91%
England82.65%17.35%

Fishers Green compared to other wards in Stevenage

#WardBorn in UKBorn outside UK
1Bedwell75.3%24.7%
2St Nicholas79.07%20.93%
3Woodfield79.19%20.81%
4Old Town83.72%16.28%
5Pin Green83.73%16.27%
6Shephall84.28%15.72%
7Chells84.81%15.19%
8Symonds Green84.93%15.07%
9Martins Wood85.33%14.67%
10Roebuck85.92%14.08%
11Bandley Hill86.84%13.16%
12Manor86.99%13.01%
13Longmeadow88.33%11.67%
';Fishers Green is ranked 8 out of 13 wards in Stevenage for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

What are the occupations of the residents of Fishers Green?

The largest employment sector in Fishers Green is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
SectorProportion
Professional Occupations20.5%
Associate Professional & Technical14.39%
Skilled Trades11.2%
Administrative & Secretarial10.73%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials10.33%
Elementary Occupations9.4%
Caring, leisure & Other Services9.04%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives6.74%

Fishers Green Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Symonds Green.
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

What is the population of Fishers Green and Stevenage?

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

WardPopulation
Stevenage Total0



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