Socio-economic statistics for Great Chesterford, Essex

Socio-economic statistics for Great Chesterford, Essex

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

Great Chesterford & Uttlesford 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 Great Chesterford in the Uttlesford local area district.

AreaBorn in UKBorn outside UK
Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts90.9%9.1%
Uttlesford91.3%8.7%
East85.09%14.91%
England82.65%17.35%

Great Chesterford compared to other wards in Uttlesford

#WardBorn in UKBorn outside UK
1Saffron Walden Shire86.79%13.21%
2Stansted South & Birchanger87.53%12.47%
3Saffron Walden Audley88.58%11.42%
4Saffron Walden Castle88.92%11.08%
5Debden & Wimbish89.18%10.82%
6Stansted North89.93%10.07%
7Takeley89.97%10.03%
8Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts90.9%9.1%
9Elsenham & Henham91.99%8.01%
10Great Dunmow South & Barnston92.1%7.9%
11Felsted & Stebbing92.33%7.67%
12Ashdon92.43%7.57%
13Flitch Green & Little Dunmow92.62%7.38%
14Newport92.64%7.36%
15Stort Valley93.26%6.74%
16Hatfield Heath93.63%6.37%
17Great Dunmow North93.71%6.29%
18Clavering93.73%6.27%
19Broad Oak & the Hallingburys94.1%5.9%
20Thaxted & the Eastons94.65%5.35%
21High Easter & the Rodings94.9%5.1%
22The Sampfords94.94%5.06%
';Great Chesterford is ranked 8 out of 22 wards in Uttlesford for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

Great Chesterford 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 Uttlesford.
AreaUnemployedYearly Change
Uttlesford1.7%-0.2%
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 Great Chesterford 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 Great Chesterford.
Economic StatusProportion
In Employment61.56%
In Part-Time Work29.47%
Unemployed3.36%
70.53% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Great Chesterford

How many residents own or rent their home in Great Chesterford and Uttlesford

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Great Chesterford either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 73.69 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 26.31 of Great Chesterford residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
AreaOwnedRented
Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts73.69%26.31%
Uttlesford70.59%29.41%
East65.23%34.77%
England61.31%38.69%

Great Chesterford has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.

Great Chesterford compared to other wards in Uttlesford

#WardOwnedRented
1Clavering79.35%20.65%
2The Sampfords77.53%22.47%
3Elsenham & Henham75.91%24.09%
4Broad Oak & the Hallingburys75.79%24.21%
5Felsted & Stebbing75.64%24.36%
6Stansted North75.63%24.37%
7Stort Valley74.97%25.03%
8Flitch Green & Little Dunmow74.83%25.17%
9Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts73.69%26.31%
10Hatfield Heath72.71%27.29%
11Ashdon72.71%27.29%
12Thaxted & the Eastons72.07%27.93%
13Takeley71.38%28.62%
14High Easter & the Rodings70.43%29.57%
15Newport (Uttlesford)69.94%30.06%
16Great Dunmow North69.47%30.53%
17Saffron Walden Shire68.74%31.26%
18Great Dunmow South & Barnston66.56%33.44%
19Stansted South & Birchanger64.14%35.86%
20Saffron Walden Castle63.63%36.37%
21Saffron Walden Audley60.98%39.02%
22Debden & Wimbish60.85%39.15%
Great Chesterford is ranked 9 out of 22 wards in Uttlesford for the percentage of home owners.

Great Chesterford Health Statistics

Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts has significantly more residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
AreaVGGFBVB
Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts55.73%32.6%9.63%1.31%0.73%
Uttlesford54%32.73%10.05%2.52%0.7%
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

How has the health of residents in Uttlesford changed since 2011?

Uttlesford residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.84% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
YearVGGFBVB
201152.55%33.34%10.85%2.6%0.66%
202154%32.73%10.05%2.52%0.7%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

Great Chesterford Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Great Chesterford 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 Great Chesterford to the national average for England.
LevelLittlebury, Chesterford & Wenden LoftsEngland
No Qualifications10.09%18.08%
Level 16.19%9.69%
Level 212.92%13.32%
Apprenticeship3.85%5.32%
Level 314.49%16.92%
Level 451.03%33.92%

Great Chesterford Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts.
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 are the occupations of the residents of Great Chesterford?

The largest employment sector in Great Chesterford is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
SectorProportion
Professional Occupations28.51%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials22.26%
Associate Professional & Technical14.94%
Administrative & Secretarial8.86%
Skilled Trades8.07%
Caring, leisure & Other Services6.04%
Elementary Occupations4.54%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives2.82%

What is the population of Great Chesterford and Uttlesford?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Uttlesford including Great Chesterford. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

WardPopulation
Ashdon2216
Broad Oak & the Hallingburys4206
Clavering2365
Debden & Wimbish2662
Elsenham & Henham4755
Felsted & Stebbing4584
Flitch Green & Little Dunmow3069
Great Dunmow North4981
Great Dunmow South & Barnston6373
Hatfield Heath2446
High Easter & the Rodings2488
Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts4515
Newport3930
Saffron Walden Audley4638
Saffron Walden Castle4929
Saffron Walden Shire7749
Stansted North4661
Stansted South & Birchanger5157
Stort Valley2097
Takeley7405
Thaxted & the Eastons5330
The Sampfords2203
Uttlesford Total92759



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