Is Walsworth in North Hertfordshire 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 Walsworth older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Walsworth and North Hertfordshire? What is the claimant count in Walsworth and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.What are the occupations of the residents of Walsworth?
The largest employment sector in Walsworth is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 31.12% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 17.77% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 15.21% |
| Skilled Trades | 7.29% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 7.17% |
| Elementary Occupations | 6.05% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 5.99% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 4.19% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Walsworth and North Hertfordshire
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Walsworth either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 57.75 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 42.25 of Walsworth residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Hitchin Bearton | 57.75% | 42.25% |
| North Hertfordshire | 64.8% | 35.2% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Walsworth has a lower level of home ownership than than the national average.
Walsworth compared to other wards in North Hertfordshire
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Hitchin Priory | 85.26% | 14.74% |
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| 2 | Royston Meridian | 80.47% | 19.53% |
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| 3 | Baldock East | 79.48% | 20.52% |
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| 4 | Kimpton | 76.72% | 23.28% |
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| 5 | Arbury (North Hertfordshire) | 72.78% | 27.22% |
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| 6 | Royston Heath | 72.53% | 27.47% |
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| 7 | Codicote | 71.4% | 28.6% |
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| 8 | Ermine | 71.38% | 28.62% |
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| 9 | Hitchin Highbury | 70.64% | 29.36% |
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| 10 | Chesfield | 70.15% | 29.85% |
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| 11 | Knebworth | 69.23% | 30.77% |
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| 12 | Weston and Sandon | 68.38% | 31.62% |
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| 13 | Letchworth South West | 67.13% | 32.87% |
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| 14 | Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo | 64.99% | 35.01% |
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| 15 | Cadwell | 63.65% | 36.35% |
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| 16 | Hitchin Walsworth | 63.46% | 36.54% |
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| 17 | Royston Palace | 60.86% | 39.14% |
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| 18 | Baldock Town | 60.5% | 39.5% |
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| 19 | Letchworth South East | 60% | 40% |
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| 20 | Hitchin Bearton | 57.75% | 42.25% |
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| 21 | Letchworth Grange | 54.51% | 45.49% |
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| 22 | Letchworth Wilbury | 51.87% | 48.13% |
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| 23 | Letchworth East | 51.84% | 48.16% |
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| 24 | Hitchin Oughton | 49.32% | 50.68% |
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Walsworth is ranked 20 out of 24 wards in North Hertfordshire for the percentage of home owners.Walsworth Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Walsworth 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 Walsworth to the national average for England.
| Level | Hitchin Bearton | England |
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| No Qualifications | 10.95% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 6.26% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 10.62% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.28% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 13.74% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 53.31% | 33.92% |
Walsworth & North Hertfordshire 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 Walsworth in the North Hertfordshire local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Hitchin Bearton | 82.27% | 17.73% |
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| North Hertfordshire | 88.43% | 11.57% |
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| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Walsworth compared to other wards in North Hertfordshire
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Hitchin Bearton | 82.27% | 17.73% |
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| 2 | Hitchin Walsworth | 84.31% | 15.69% |
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| 3 | Letchworth Wilbury | 85.46% | 14.54% |
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| 4 | Letchworth South West | 85.77% | 14.23% |
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| 5 | Hitchin Highbury | 86.18% | 13.82% |
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| 6 | Letchworth South East | 86.65% | 13.35% |
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| 7 | Chesfield | 87.07% | 12.93% |
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| 8 | Letchworth East | 87.2% | 12.8% |
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| 9 | Hitchin Oughton | 87.36% | 12.64% |
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| 10 | Royston Palace | 87.95% | 12.05% |
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| 11 | Letchworth Grange | 89.19% | 10.81% |
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| 12 | Royston Heath | 89.2% | 10.8% |
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| 13 | Knebworth | 89.78% | 10.22% |
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| 14 | Hitchin Priory | 90.12% | 9.88% |
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| 15 | Baldock East | 90.89% | 9.11% |
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| 16 | Baldock Town | 91.65% | 8.35% |
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| 17 | Royston Meridian | 91.97% | 8.03% |
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| 18 | Codicote | 92.49% | 7.51% |
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| 19 | Kimpton | 92.7% | 7.3% |
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| 20 | Ermine | 92.86% | 7.14% |
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| 21 | Cadwell | 92.92% | 7.08% |
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| 22 | Arbury | 93.13% | 6.87% |
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| 23 | Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo | 93.15% | 6.85% |
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| 24 | Weston and Sandon | 94.48% | 5.52% |
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';Walsworth is ranked 1 out of 24 wards in North Hertfordshire for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Walsworth Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Hitchin Bearton.| 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 | |
Walsworth Health Statistics
Hitchin Bearton 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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| Hitchin Bearton | 55.1% | 31.65% | 9.99% | 2.55% | 0.71% |
| North Hertfordshire | 50.59% | 34.02% | 11.53% | 3.07% | 0.79% |
| 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 North Hertfordshire changed since 2011?
North Hertfordshire residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.31% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 50.19% | 34.11% | 11.77% | 3.11% | 0.81% |
| 2021 | 50.59% | 34.02% | 11.53% | 3.07% | 0.79% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Walsworth 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 North Hertfordshire.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| North Hertfordshire | 2.1% | -0.4% |
| 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 | 69.95% |
| In Part-Time Work | 22.17% |
| Unemployed | 3.65% |
What is the population of Walsworth and North Hertfordshire?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in North Hertfordshire including Walsworth. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Arbury | 2753 |
| Baldock East | 2970 |
| Baldock Town | 7573 |
| Cadwell | 2314 |
| Chesfield | 7855 |
| Codicote | 2709 |
| Ermine | 2712 |
| Hitchin Bearton | 9024 |
| Hitchin Highbury | 8528 |
| Hitchin Oughton | 5167 |
| Hitchin Priory | 4827 |
| Hitchin Walsworth | 8448 |
| Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo | 7572 |
| Kimpton | 2139 |
| Knebworth | 5365 |
| Letchworth East | 6379 |
| Letchworth Grange | 7258 |
| Letchworth South East | 7655 |
| Letchworth South West | 7599 |
| Letchworth Wilbury | 5417 |
| Royston Heath | 5428 |
| Royston Meridian | 5533 |
| Royston Palace | 6152 |
| Weston and Sandon | 2086 |
| North Hertfordshire Total | 133463 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
