Is Watford in Watford 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 Watford older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Watford and Watford? What is the claimant count in Watford and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Watford & Watford 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 Watford in the Watford local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Park (Watford) | 69.13% | 30.87% |
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| Watford | 66.05% | 33.95% |
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| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Watford compared to other wards in Watford
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Vicarage | 48.42% | 51.58% |
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| 2 | Central | 49.12% | 50.88% |
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| 3 | Holywell | 59.66% | 40.34% |
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| 4 | Callowland | 60.21% | 39.79% |
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| 5 | Nascot | 66.97% | 33.03% |
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| 6 | Park | 69.13% | 30.87% |
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| 7 | Leggatts | 71.09% | 28.91% |
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| 8 | Tudor | 73.41% | 26.59% |
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| 9 | Meriden | 74.77% | 25.23% |
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| 10 | Woodside | 76.98% | 23.02% |
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| 11 | Stanborough | 77.06% | 22.94% |
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| 12 | Oxhey | 77.38% | 22.62% |
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';Watford is ranked 6 out of 12 wards in Watford for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Watford Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Watford 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 Watford to the national average for England.
| Level | Park | England |
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| No Qualifications | 9.67% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 6.38% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 11.59% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 13.24% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 54.47% | 33.92% |
Watford Health Statistics
Park 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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| Park (Watford) | 55.42% | 32.55% | 9.48% | 2.05% | 0.5% |
| Watford | 52.38% | 33.52% | 10.37% | 2.89% | 0.84% |
| 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 Watford changed since 2011?
Watford residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.02% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 50.05% | 34.83% | 10.98% | 3.25% | 0.89% |
| 2021 | 52.38% | 33.52% | 10.37% | 2.89% | 0.84% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Watford Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Park.| 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 | |
Watford 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 Watford.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Watford | 3.4% | -0.1% |
| 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 | 59.05% |
| In Part-Time Work | 25.42% |
| Unemployed | 4.51% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Watford and Watford
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Watford either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 73.75 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 26.25 of Watford residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Park (Watford) | 73.75% | 26.25% |
| Watford | 55.12% | 44.88% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Watford has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Watford compared to other wards in Watford
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Park (Watford) | 73.75% | 26.25% |
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| 2 | Stanborough | 69.56% | 30.44% |
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| 3 | Tudor (Watford) | 66.71% | 33.29% |
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| 4 | Oxhey | 66.4% | 33.6% |
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| 5 | Nascot | 61.47% | 38.53% |
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| 6 | Leggatts | 59.42% | 40.58% |
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| 7 | Woodside (Watford) | 57.93% | 42.07% |
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| 8 | Meriden (Watford) | 54.92% | 45.08% |
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| 9 | Callowland | 50.28% | 49.72% |
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| 10 | Vicarage | 48.83% | 51.17% |
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| 11 | Holywell (Watford) | 37.64% | 62.36% |
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| 12 | Central (Watford) | 32.33% | 67.67% |
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Watford is ranked 1 out of 12 wards in Watford for the percentage of home owners.What are the occupations of the residents of Watford?
The largest employment sector in Watford is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 33.04% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 19.34% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 14.4% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.1% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 5.52% |
| Elementary Occupations | 5.37% |
| Skilled Trades | 4.74% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 3.35% |
What is the population of Watford and Watford?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Watford including Watford. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Callowland | 8109 |
| Central | 9683 |
| Holywell | 8765 |
| Leggatts | 7705 |
| Meriden | 7844 |
| Nascot | 8707 |
| Oxhey | 6738 |
| Park | 8592 |
| Stanborough | 7384 |
| Tudor | 6720 |
| Vicarage | 8707 |
| Woodside | 7669 |
| Watford Total | 96623 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
