Socio-economic statistics for Henley, Suffolk

Socio-economic statistics for Henley, Suffolk

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

Henley 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 Mid Suffolk.
AreaUnemployedYearly Change
Mid Suffolk1.9%-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 Henley 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 Henley.
Economic StatusProportion
In Employment57.39%
In Part-Time Work30.09%
Unemployed1.87%
69.91% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Henley

Henley Health Statistics

Claydon & Barham has more residents (very_good_pc-$country_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
AreaVGGFBVB
Claydon & Barham48.69%34.03%12.93%3.44%0.91%
Mid Suffolk46.94%35.99%12.86%3.36%0.85%
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 Mid Suffolk changed since 2011?

Mid Suffolk residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 0.26% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
YearVGGFBVB
201147.88%35.31%12.85%3.12%0.83%
202146.94%35.99%12.86%3.36%0.85%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

How many residents own or rent their home in Henley and Mid Suffolk

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Henley either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 78.93 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 21.07 of Henley residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
AreaOwnedRented
Claydon & Barham78.93%21.07%
Mid Suffolk73.87%26.13%
East65.23%34.77%
England61.31%38.69%

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

Henley compared to other wards in Mid Suffolk

#WardOwnedRented
1Bacton (Mid Suffolk)83.11%16.89%
2Onehouse80.28%19.72%
3Palgrave80.08%19.92%
4Blakenham79.97%20.03%
5Gislingham79.97%20.03%
6Thurston79.35%20.65%
7Claydon & Barham78.93%21.07%
8Rattlesden78.39%21.61%
9Stonham78.39%21.61%
10Mendlesham77.6%22.4%
11Hoxne & Worlingworth77.22%22.78%
12Fressingfield76.67%23.33%
13Bramford76.12%23.88%
14Rickinghall75.6%24.4%
15Elmswell & Woolpit74.12%25.88%
16Debenham73.6%26.4%
17Stradbroke & Laxfield72.92%27.08%
18Walsham-le-Willows72.55%27.45%
19Needham Market71.4%28.6%
20Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden71.11%28.89%
21Battisford & Ringshall70.21%29.79%
22Stow Thorney70.02%29.98%
23Eye68.44%31.56%
24Combs Ford67.82%32.18%
25Chilton (Mid Suffolk)67.16%32.84%
26St Peter's (Mid Suffolk)58.08%41.92%
Henley is ranked 7 out of 26 wards in Mid Suffolk for the percentage of home owners.

Henley Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Henley 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 Henley to the national average for England.
LevelClaydon & BarhamEngland
No Qualifications18.15%18.08%
Level 19.5%9.69%
Level 215.64%13.32%
Apprenticeship6.44%5.32%
Level 318.19%16.92%
Level 429.37%33.92%

What are the occupations of the residents of Henley?

The largest employment sector in Henley is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
SectorProportion
Professional Occupations18.84%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials15.82%
Skilled Trades12.32%
Associate Professional & Technical12.05%
Administrative & Secretarial11.53%
Caring, leisure & Other Services8.85%
Elementary Occupations7.41%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives6.73%

Henley & Mid Suffolk 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 Henley in the Mid Suffolk local area district.

Henley has a lower rate of immigrants than Mid Suffolk, the East of England region and England as a whole.
AreaBorn in UKBorn outside UK
Claydon & Barham96.44%3.56%
Mid Suffolk94.37%5.63%
East85.09%14.91%
England82.65%17.35%

Henley compared to other wards in Mid Suffolk

#WardBorn in UKBorn outside UK
1Battisford & Ringshall82.41%17.59%
2St Peter's91.31%8.69%
3Stow Thorney91.95%8.05%
4Chilton93.39%6.62%
5Eye93.94%6.06%
6Thurston94.16%5.84%
7Rattlesden94.19%5.81%
8Rickinghall94.42%5.58%
9Elmswell & Woolpit94.43%5.57%
10Combs Ford94.65%5.35%
11Debenham95%5%
12Needham Market95.05%4.95%
13Onehouse95.17%4.83%
14Stradbroke & Laxfield95.22%4.78%
15Hoxne & Worlingworth95.41%4.59%
16Gislingham95.41%4.59%
17Blakenham95.44%4.56%
18Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden95.61%4.39%
19Stonham95.64%4.36%
20Bramford95.69%4.31%
21Palgrave95.81%4.19%
22Walsham-le-Willows96.03%3.97%
23Mendlesham96.16%3.84%
24Fressingfield96.41%3.59%
25Claydon & Barham96.44%3.56%
26Bacton96.62%3.38%
';Henley is ranked 25 out of 26 wards in Mid Suffolk for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

Henley Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Claydon & Barham.
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 Henley and Mid Suffolk?

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

WardPopulation
Bacton3000
Battisford & Ringshall3976
Blakenham3299
Bramford2540
Chilton6676
Claydon & Barham6031
Combs Ford6210
Debenham3309
Elmswell & Woolpit6531
Eye3067
Fressingfield2884
Gislingham3217
Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden5781
Hoxne & Worlingworth2748
Mendlesham3011
Needham Market6133
Onehouse2947
Palgrave2879
Rattlesden3186
Rickinghall2956
St Peter's2480
Stonham2985
Stow Thorney6748
Stradbroke & Laxfield3150
Thurston5926
Walsham-le-Willows3187
Mid Suffolk Total104857



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