Is Goose Green in Broxbourne 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 Goose Green older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Goose Green and Broxbourne? What is the claimant count in Goose Green and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Goose 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 Broxbourne.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Broxbourne | 3.2% | -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 | 58.2% |
| In Part-Time Work | 28.06% |
| Unemployed | 4.06% |
Goose Green Health Statistics
Hoddesdon North 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 |
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| Hoddesdon North | 50.12% | 34.41% | 11.39% | 3.18% | 0.91% |
| Broxbourne | 50.13% | 33.76% | 11.74% | 3.39% | 0.99% |
| 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 Broxbourne changed since 2011?
Broxbourne residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.85% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 47.71% | 35.33% | 12.33% | 3.59% | 1.04% |
| 2021 | 50.13% | 33.76% | 11.74% | 3.39% | 0.99% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
How many residents own or rent their home in Goose Green and Broxbourne
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Goose Green either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 75.76 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 24.24 of Goose Green residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Hoddesdon North | 75.76% | 24.24% |
| Broxbourne | 68.65% | 31.35% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Goose Green has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Goose Green compared to other wards in Broxbourne
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Goffs Oak | 83.53% | 16.47% |
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| 2 | Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South | 80.38% | 19.62% |
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| 3 | Flamstead End | 77.32% | 22.68% |
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| 4 | Hoddesdon North | 75.76% | 24.24% |
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| 5 | Cheshunt North | 67.66% | 32.34% |
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| 6 | Rosedale and Bury Green | 66.98% | 33.02% |
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| 7 | Cheshunt South and Theobalds | 65.51% | 34.49% |
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| 8 | Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park | 62.7% | 37.3% |
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| 9 | Wormley and Turnford | 61.94% | 38.06% |
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| 10 | Waltham Cross | 53.84% | 46.16% |
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Goose Green is ranked 4 out of 10 wards in Broxbourne for the percentage of home owners.Goose Green Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Hoddesdon North.| 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 | |
What are the occupations of the residents of Goose Green?
The largest employment sector in Goose Green is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 15.23% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 14.22% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 13.6% |
| Skilled Trades | 12.9% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 11.55% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 9.35% |
| Elementary Occupations | 9.31% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 7.05% |
Goose Green & Broxbourne 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 Goose Green in the Broxbourne local area district.
Goose Green has a lower rate of immigrants than Broxbourne, the East of England region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Hoddesdon North | 90.11% | 9.89% |
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| Broxbourne | 82.13% | 17.87% |
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| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Goose Green compared to other wards in Broxbourne
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Waltham Cross | 64.96% | 35.04% |
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| 2 | Cheshunt South and Theobalds | 74.23% | 25.77% |
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| 3 | Cheshunt North | 79.87% | 20.13% |
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| 4 | Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park | 83.1% | 16.9% |
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| 5 | Wormley and Turnford | 84.68% | 15.32% |
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| 6 | Rosedale and Bury Green | 85.15% | 14.85% |
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| 7 | Flamstead End | 86.6% | 13.4% |
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| 8 | Goffs Oak | 88.28% | 11.72% |
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| 9 | Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South | 88.49% | 11.51% |
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| 10 | Hoddesdon North | 90.11% | 9.89% |
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';Goose Green is ranked 10 out of 10 wards in Broxbourne for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Goose Green Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Goose 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 Goose Green to the national average for England.
| Level | Hoddesdon North | England |
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| No Qualifications | 19.37% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 12.8% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 16.32% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.49% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 18.47% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 23.5% | 33.92% |
What is the population of Goose Green and Broxbourne?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Broxbourne including Goose Green. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South | 9220 |
| Cheshunt North | 9303 |
| Cheshunt South and Theobalds | 9506 |
| Flamstead End | 8677 |
| Goffs Oak | 9035 |
| Hoddesdon North | 9478 |
| Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park | 9828 |
| Rosedale and Bury Green | 9565 |
| Waltham Cross | 11143 |
| Wormley and Turnford | 11837 |
| Broxbourne Total | 97592 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
