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EN6 5EJ | Demographic profile

This area is in a fairly typical neighbourhood popular with families

Demographic data is collected by the Office for National Statistics in the census. This information is grouped into small geographic areas a few streets in size.

National politics

    Hertsmere Co is represented by the Conservative party.

Conservative

National (General) Election 2019

62.55%
Conservative
21.72%
Labour
12.57%
Liberal Democrat
3.17%
Green
Voting margin 40.83%
Voting turnout 70.0%

This location falls within the parliamentary constituency of Hertsmere Co, represented by the Conservative MP, Oliver Dowden. At the last general election Conservative won control with a majority of 21,313 votes over Labour. A breakdown of voting at the last election is shown above.

Population

  • 1647 people living in the immediate local area as of the most recent census
low density urban

The most recent data we have available indicates that this area is fairly densely populated, with 1647 people living in the neighbourhood.

While population density on its own doesn't mean a huge deal, a fairly densely populated area might mean that you're more likely to experience issues like noise or congestion caused by local traffic. However, it also might mean that key services and facilities are more accessible, located where the largest number of people can reach them.

Average age of local residents

  • Around the National average of 39
38 years old
5%
6%
0-4
6%
6%
5-9
6%
8%
10-15
4%
3%
16-19
6%
7%
20-24
6%
6%
25-29
19%
18%
30-44
25%
26%
45-64
18%
15%
65+

Population breakdown by age range

  • National Average
  • This Area

Popularity with families

  • Popular with young families

This area is popular with young families. The majority of people living here are single.

Income

  • Average household income is much higher than the National average
43k
Average annual income

Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a fairly average area. At the same time, local households have an income much higher than the National average.

Deprivation

  • Hertsmere is a fairly typical area in terms of household income, employment and access to opportunities
average

Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Hertsmere is a fairly typical area in terms of household income, employment and access to opportunities

This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.

Industry of employment

  • Most popular sectors: Retail, Property, and Health
Retail

Typical industries in which local people are employed include Retail, Property, and Health

Travel to work

  • Most popular travel methods: Car and Walking
Car

Most people travel to their workplace by Car (81%) and Walking (8%)

Local politics

    Hertsmere Co is represented by the Conservative party.

 
Conservative

Local elections

34
Conservative
5
Labour
Voting margin 29

Locally, this area falls under the responsibility of Hertsmere, which is controlled by the Conservative party. At a county level, Hertfordshire provide some services.

Average age of local residents

  • Slightly younger than the Welwyn Locality average of 43
38 years old
5%
6%
0-4
5%
6%
5-9
7%
8%
10-15
4%
3%
16-19
4%
7%
20-24
5%
6%
25-29
16%
18%
30-44
27%
26%
45-64
22%
15%
65+

Population breakdown by age range

  • Welwyn Locality Average
  • This Area

Income

  • Average household income is much lower than the Welwyn Locality average
43k
Average annual income

Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a fairly average area. At the same time, local households have an income much lower than the Welwyn Locality average.

Deprivation

  • Hertsmere area scores worse than Welwyn in official government statistics reflecting household income, employment, health and access to opportunities
average

Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Hertsmere is a fairly typical area in terms of household income, employment and access to opportunities

This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.