Is Highfield in Dacorum 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 Highfield older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Highfield and Dacorum? What is the claimant count in Highfield and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.What are the occupations of the residents of Highfield?
The largest employment sector in Highfield is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 18.09% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 13.19% |
| Elementary Occupations | 12.88% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 11.55% |
| Skilled Trades | 10.17% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 9.95% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.89% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 6.9% |
Highfield & Dacorum 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 Highfield in the Dacorum local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Hemel Hempstead Town | 76.21% | 23.79% |
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| Dacorum | 85.69% | 14.31% |
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| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Highfield compared to other wards in Dacorum
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Hemel Hempstead Town | 76.21% | 23.79% |
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| 2 | Woodhall Farm | 77.26% | 22.74% |
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| 3 | Highfield | 78.59% | 21.41% |
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| 4 | Grovehill | 78.96% | 21.04% |
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| 5 | Apsley and Corner Hall | 82.42% | 17.58% |
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| 6 | Adeyfield East | 83.05% | 16.95% |
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| 7 | Bennetts End | 83.96% | 16.04% |
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| 8 | Adeyfield West | 84.33% | 15.67% |
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| 9 | Leverstock Green | 84.38% | 15.62% |
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| 10 | Nash Mills | 84.44% | 15.56% |
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| 11 | Boxmoor | 85.39% | 14.61% |
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| 12 | Gadebridge | 87.19% | 12.81% |
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| 13 | Chaulden and Warners End | 87.3% | 12.7% |
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| 14 | Berkhamsted East | 88.74% | 11.26% |
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| 15 | Berkhamsted Castle | 89.53% | 10.47% |
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| 16 | Kings Langley | 89.56% | 10.44% |
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| 17 | Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield | 89.63% | 10.37% |
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| 18 | Berkhamsted West | 89.96% | 10.04% |
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| 19 | Northchurch | 90.51% | 9.49% |
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| 20 | Watling | 90.76% | 9.24% |
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| 21 | Tring East | 91.3% | 8.7% |
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| 22 | Ashridge | 91.39% | 8.61% |
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| 23 | Aldbury and Wigginton | 91.48% | 8.52% |
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| 24 | Tring Central | 91.92% | 8.08% |
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| 25 | Tring West and Rural | 92.33% | 7.67% |
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';Highfield is ranked 1 out of 25 wards in Dacorum for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Highfield Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Hemel Hempstead Town.| 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 | |
Highfield Health Statistics
Hemel Hempstead Town 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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| Hemel Hempstead Town | 49.47% | 32.91% | 13.12% | 3.57% | 0.93% |
| Dacorum | 51.98% | 33.06% | 11.07% | 3.08% | 0.81% |
| 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 Dacorum changed since 2011?
Dacorum residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.65% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 50.34% | 34.05% | 11.58% | 3.16% | 0.87% |
| 2021 | 51.98% | 33.06% | 11.07% | 3.08% | 0.81% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Highfield Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Highfield 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 Highfield to the national average for England.
| Level | Hemel Hempstead Town | England |
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| No Qualifications | 18.52% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 11.66% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.77% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.82% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 15.1% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 33.24% | 33.92% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Highfield and Dacorum
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Highfield either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 38.65 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 61.35 of Highfield residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Hemel Hempstead Town | 38.65% | 61.35% |
| Dacorum | 63.92% | 36.08% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Highfield has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.
Highfield compared to other wards in Dacorum
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Ashridge | 79.89% | 20.11% |
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| 2 | Tring East | 79.57% | 20.43% |
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| 3 | Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield | 79.12% | 20.88% |
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| 4 | Aldbury and Wigginton | 78.9% | 21.1% |
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| 5 | Northchurch | 77.74% | 22.26% |
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| 6 | Berkhamsted Castle | 76.88% | 23.12% |
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| 7 | Kings Langley | 75.05% | 24.95% |
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| 8 | Tring West and Rural | 74.09% | 25.91% |
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| 9 | Watling (Dacorum) | 71.83% | 28.17% |
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| 10 | Berkhamsted West | 69.69% | 30.31% |
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| 11 | Berkhamsted East | 69.59% | 30.41% |
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| 12 | Tring Central | 68.87% | 31.13% |
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| 13 | Boxmoor | 68.09% | 31.91% |
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| 14 | Leverstock Green | 67.41% | 32.59% |
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| 15 | Nash Mills | 65.94% | 34.06% |
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| 16 | Bennetts End | 63.02% | 36.98% |
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| 17 | Gadebridge | 61.01% | 38.99% |
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| 18 | Chaulden and Warners End | 59.62% | 40.38% |
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| 19 | Apsley and Corner Hall | 56.76% | 43.24% |
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| 20 | Woodhall Farm | 56.52% | 43.48% |
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| 21 | Adeyfield West | 54.82% | 45.18% |
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| 22 | Grovehill | 52.64% | 47.36% |
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| 23 | Adeyfield East | 50.92% | 49.08% |
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| 24 | Highfield (Dacorum) | 43.34% | 56.66% |
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| 25 | Hemel Hempstead Town | 38.65% | 61.35% |
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Highfield is ranked 25 out of 25 wards in Dacorum for the percentage of home owners.Highfield 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 Dacorum.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Dacorum | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 61.25% |
| In Part-Time Work | 25.7% |
| Unemployed | 5.72% |
What is the population of Highfield and Dacorum?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Dacorum including Highfield. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Adeyfield East | 7234 |
| Adeyfield West | 5688 |
| Aldbury and Wigginton | 2383 |
| Apsley and Corner Hall | 10791 |
| Ashridge | 2639 |
| Bennetts End | 6157 |
| Berkhamsted Castle | 6241 |
| Berkhamsted East | 6125 |
| Berkhamsted West | 6667 |
| Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield | 9303 |
| Boxmoor | 8437 |
| Chaulden and Warners End | 9408 |
| Gadebridge | 5779 |
| Grovehill | 8245 |
| Hemel Hempstead Town | 7348 |
| Highfield | 5845 |
| Kings Langley | 5265 |
| Leverstock Green | 9706 |
| Nash Mills | 3479 |
| Northchurch | 2850 |
| Tring Central | 5508 |
| Tring East | 3451 |
| Tring West and Rural | 5087 |
| Watling | 5764 |
| Woodhall Farm | 6057 |
| Dacorum Total | 155457 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
