Is Leavesden Green in Three Rivers 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 Leavesden Green older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Leavesden Green and Three Rivers? What is the claimant count in Leavesden Green and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Leavesden Green Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Leavesden 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 Leavesden Green to the national average for England.
| Level | Gade Valley | England |
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| No Qualifications | 13.41% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 10.01% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.38% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.78% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.41% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 38.3% | 33.92% |
Leavesden 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 Three Rivers.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Three Rivers | 2.3% | -0.1% |
| East of England | 3% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|
| In Employment | 65.23% |
| In Part-Time Work | 24.89% |
| Unemployed | 4.53% |
What are the occupations of the residents of Leavesden Green?
The largest employment sector in Leavesden Green is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 22.91% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 16.97% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 16.08% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.2% |
| Skilled Trades | 9.79% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 7.89% |
| Elementary Occupations | 6.12% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 4.95% |
Leavesden Green Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Gade Valley.| 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 | |
Leavesden Green & Three Rivers 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 Leavesden Green in the Three Rivers local area district.
Leavesden Green has a lower rate of immigrants than Three Rivers, the East of England region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Gade Valley | 87.41% | 12.59% |
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| Three Rivers | 81% | 19% |
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| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Leavesden Green compared to other wards in Three Rivers
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Moor Park & Eastbury | 63.08% | 36.92% |
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| 2 | Carpenders Park | 73.06% | 26.94% |
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| 3 | South Oxhey | 73.7% | 26.3% |
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| 4 | Oxhey Hall & Hayling | 77.95% | 22.05% |
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| 5 | Rickmansworth Town | 80.19% | 19.81% |
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| 6 | Chorleywood North & Sarratt | 80.45% | 19.55% |
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| 7 | Leavesden | 82% | 18% |
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| 8 | Dickinsons | 83.34% | 16.66% |
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| 9 | Penn & Mill End | 85.21% | 14.79% |
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| 10 | Chorleywood South & Maple Cross | 86.3% | 13.7% |
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| 11 | Gade Valley | 87.41% | 12.59% |
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| 12 | Durrants | 88.8% | 11.2% |
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| 13 | Abbots Langley & Bedmond | 90.33% | 9.67% |
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';Leavesden Green is ranked 11 out of 13 wards in Three Rivers for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Leavesden Green Health Statistics
Gade Valley has significantly more residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| Gade Valley | 54.69% | 31.83% | 10.21% | 2.6% | 0.66% |
| Three Rivers | 53.67% | 32.37% | 10.44% | 2.76% | 0.76% |
| 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 Three Rivers changed since 2011?
Three Rivers residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.13% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 50.7% | 34.21% | 11.19% | 3.06% | 0.84% |
| 2021 | 53.67% | 32.37% | 10.44% | 2.76% | 0.76% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
How many residents own or rent their home in Leavesden Green and Three Rivers
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Leavesden Green either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 66.05 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 33.95 of Leavesden Green residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Gade Valley | 66.05% | 33.95% |
| Three Rivers | 70.92% | 29.08% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Leavesden Green has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Leavesden Green compared to other wards in Three Rivers
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Durrants | 85.44% | 14.56% |
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| 2 | Chorleywood North & Sarratt | 85.11% | 14.89% |
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| 3 | Carpenders Park | 77.11% | 22.89% |
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| 4 | Dickinsons | 76.97% | 23.03% |
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| 5 | Moor Park & Eastbury | 76.5% | 23.5% |
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| 6 | Chorleywood South & Maple Cross | 73.63% | 26.37% |
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| 7 | Abbots Langley & Bedmond | 71.76% | 28.24% |
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| 8 | Leavesden | 71.48% | 28.52% |
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| 9 | Rickmansworth Town | 67.28% | 32.72% |
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| 10 | Penn & Mill End | 66.36% | 33.64% |
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| 11 | Gade Valley | 66.05% | 33.95% |
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| 12 | Oxhey Hall & Hayling | 64.49% | 35.51% |
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| 13 | South Oxhey | 47.44% | 52.56% |
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Leavesden Green is ranked 11 out of 13 wards in Three Rivers for the percentage of home owners.What is the population of Leavesden Green and Three Rivers?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Three Rivers including Leavesden Green. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Abbots Langley & Bedmond | 6436 |
| Carpenders Park | 6974 |
| Chorleywood North & Sarratt | 6839 |
| Chorleywood South & Maple Cross | 7996 |
| Dickinsons | 6473 |
| Durrants | 7081 |
| Gade Valley | 6965 |
| Leavesden | 8473 |
| Moor Park & Eastbury | 6538 |
| Oxhey Hall & Hayling | 7450 |
| Penn & Mill End | 7111 |
| Rickmansworth Town | 7684 |
| South Oxhey | 7946 |
| Three Rivers Total | 93966 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
