Is Lea Navigation 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 Lea Navigation older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Lea Navigation and Broxbourne? What is the claimant count in Lea Navigation and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Lea Navigation 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 | 58.77% |
| In Part-Time Work | 25.62% |
| Unemployed | 6.24% |
Lea Navigation Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Lea Navigation 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 Lea Navigation to the national average for England.
| Level | Waltham Cross | England |
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| No Qualifications | 25.32% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 11.26% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 11.79% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.18% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 14.02% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 29.07% | 33.92% |
Lea Navigation Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Waltham Cross.| 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 | |
Lea Navigation & 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 Lea Navigation in the Broxbourne local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Waltham Cross | 64.96% | 35.04% |
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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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Lea Navigation 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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';Lea Navigation is ranked 1 out of 10 wards in Broxbourne for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Lea Navigation Health Statistics
Waltham Cross 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.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| Waltham Cross | 48.07% | 34.03% | 12.69% | 4% | 1.21% |
| 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 Lea Navigation and Broxbourne
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Lea Navigation either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 53.84 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 46.16 of Lea Navigation residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Waltham Cross | 53.84% | 46.16% |
| Broxbourne | 68.65% | 31.35% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Lea Navigation has a lower level of home ownership than than the national average.
Lea Navigation 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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Lea Navigation is ranked 10 out of 10 wards in Broxbourne for the percentage of home owners.What are the occupations of the residents of Lea Navigation?
The largest employment sector in Lea Navigation is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Caring, leisure & Other Services.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 15.31% |
| Elementary Occupations | 14.51% |
| Skilled Trades | 11.77% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 11.23% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 10% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.88% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 9.88% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 9.46% |
What is the population of Lea Navigation and Broxbourne?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Broxbourne including Lea Navigation. 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.
