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Summary Profile (Hertfordshire)
This profile provides a comprehensive statistical overview of Hertfordshire. You will find links to more detailed information throughout this profile.
Contents
Contents
Population
Economy:
Housing and Households:
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour:
Children and Young People:
Sustainability:
Health and Wellbeing:
- Excess Weight
- Participation in Sport and Physical Activity
- Mental Health, Wellbeing and Loneliness
- Excess Winter Deaths
Diversity:
Data is automatically updated as and when it becomes available from national and local sources.
Population
Estimates of the Hertfordshire Population are produced annually by the Office for National Statistics giving the population as at 30th June each year. These "mid year" estimates are based on the previous National Census and are calculated using the numbers of births and deaths in the area and estimates of migration between areas within the UK and internationally to and from areas of the UK.
The latest (mid-2019) estimated population of Hertfordshire is
1,189,519
Source: ONS, Population estimates
Of the estimated population of Hertfordshire at mid-2019,
582,425
582,425
(49%)
were male
were male
Source: ONS, Population estimates
Of the estimated population of Hertfordshire at mid-2019,
607,094
607,094
(51%)
were female
were female
Source: ONS, Population estimates
| Estimated population of Hertfordshire and its Districts at mid-2019 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All people | Males (% of total population) | Males | Females (% of total population) | Females | |
| Hertfordshire | 1,189,519 | 49 | 582,425 | 51 | 607,094 |
| Watford | 96,577 | 49.6 | 47,925 | 50.4 | 48,652 |
| Broxbourne | 97,279 | 48.4 | 47,034 | 51.7 | 50,245 |
| Dacorum | 154,763 | 49.2 | 76,075 | 50.8 | 78,688 |
| Hertsmere | 104,919 | 47.9 | 50,289 | 52.1 | 54,630 |
| North Hertfordshire | 133,570 | 49 | 65,382 | 51.1 | 68,188 |
| Three Rivers | 93,323 | 48.8 | 45,527 | 51.2 | 47,796 |
| Welwyn Hatfield | 123,043 | 49.2 | 60,553 | 50.8 | 62,490 |
| St Albans | 148,452 | 49 | 72,772 | 51 | 75,680 |
| East Hertfordshire | 149,748 | 49 | 73,405 | 51 | 76,343 |
| Stevenage | 87,845 | 49.5 | 43,463 | 50.5 | 44,382 |
Source: ONS, Population estimates. To view or download this data, click on the cloud icon to the right -->
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Our Future (Projected) Population
Population projections provide an indication of the future size and age structure of the population based on mid-year population estimates and a set of assumptions of future fertility, mortality and migration
By mid-2043, the total population of Hertfordshire is projected to be
1,243,138
1,243,138
Source: ONS, 2018-based population projections
By mid-2043, the male population of Hertfordshire is projected to be
611,854
611,854
Source: ONS, 2018-based population projections
By mid-2043, the female population of Hertfordshire is projected to be
631,284
631,284
Source: ONS, 2018-based population projections
| Projected population of Hertfordshire | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-2020 | Mid-2021 | Mid-2022 | Mid-2023 | Mid-2028 | Mid-2033 | Mid-2038 | Mid-2043 | |
| Hertfordshire | 1,192,436 | 1,196,465 | 1,200,119 | 1,203,229 | 1,213,805 | 1,221,380 | 1,230,584 | 1,243,138 |
Source: ONS, 2018-based population projections. To view or download this data, click on the cloud icon to the right -->
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Our Ageing Population: Current vs Projected Population
The percentage of the population aged 65+ in Hertfordshire, currently estimated at 17.2% (at mid-2019), is projected to increase to 23.2% by mid-2043 , implying that increasing resources will be required in future years to support our older generation as they age and live longer.
| Estimated and projected populations aged 65+ | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated (Count) (2019) | Estimated (%) (2019) | Projected (Count) (2043) | Projected (%) (2043) | |
| Hertfordshire | 204,227 | 17.2 | 287,908 | 23.2 |
| East of England | 1,238,506 | 19.9 | 1,747,902 | 25.6 |
| England | 10,353,716 | 18.4 | N/A | N/A |
Source: ONS, Population estimates and 2018-based population projections. To view or download this data, click on the cloud icon to the right -->
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How old are our older people?
81.0 years
Male life expectancy at birth in Hertfordshire
Male life expectancy at birth in Hertfordshire
(2017 - 19)
Source: ONS, Health state life expectancies
84.3 years
Female life expectancy at birth in Hertfordshire
Female life expectancy at birth in Hertfordshire
Source: ONS, Health state life expectancies
Explore Hertfordshire's Life Expectancy data further on the Health and Wellbeing profile
Economy
Businesss and Industry
63,930
63,930
Businesses (enterprises) in Hertfordshire as at March 2020
Source: ONS, UK Business: activity, size and location
71,745
71,745
Local Units in Hertfordshire as at March 2020
Source: ONS, UK Business: activity, size and location
Explore Hertfordshire's Business Counts further on the Business and Industry profile
Enterprises are categorised by the industry they operate in. The data below is extracted from the Inter-Departmental Business Register. An Enterprise is the smallest combination of legal units which has a certain degree of autonomy within an Enterprise Group
Much of Hertfordshire specialises in the Professional, Scientific & Technical (M) group, making up 20.3% of the share of businesses in Hertfordshire, compared to 16.4% of the share of businesses in East of England.
Much of Hertfordshire specialises in the Professional, Scientific & Technical (M) group, making up 20.3% of the share of businesses in Hertfordshire, compared to 16.4% of the share of businesses in East of England.
Explore Hertfordshire's Business by Industry further, including the counts of businesses, on the Business and Industry profile
Unemployment
According to the measure stated by the International Labour Organisation, unemployment refers to people of working age who:
- are without a job but have been actively seeking work within the last four weeks and are available to start work within the next two weeks, or;
- are waiting to start a job, already obtained, in the next two weeks.
N.B This measure is different from the Claimant Count which is based solely on those claiming benefits, some of whom may be in employment.
Of the estimated working age (16-64) population of Hertfordshire in 2020-09,
4.1%
4.1%
were unemployed.
Source: Annual Population Survey.
Explore Hertfordshire's Business by Industry further, including the counts of businesses, on the Business and Industry profile
Claimant Count
The Claimant Count is the number of people claiming Jobseeker's Allowance plus those who claim Universal Credit and are required to seek work and be available for work, and is not a definitive measure of unemployment. The Claimant Proportion is the Claimant Count expressed as a percentage of the those aged 16 and over.
These figures are automatically updated monthly, usually in the middle of the month.
These figures are automatically updated monthly, usually in the middle of the month.
Of the estimated population aged over 16, Hertfordshire in 2020-12,
5.0%
5.0%
were claiming Universal Credit or Jobseeker's Allowance.
Source: ONS Claimant Count.
Which areas of Hertfordshire have the highest and lowest claimant percentages and counts?
Click on the Claimant Count Dashboard image to explore unemployment trends and compare them with other areas (Districts, Wards and LSOAs) in Hertfordshire. (Opens in a new window)
Click on the Claimant Count Dashboard image to explore unemployment trends and compare them with other areas (Districts, Wards and LSOAs) in Hertfordshire. (Opens in a new window)
Explore Hertfordshire's Claimant Count further, including the counts of businesses, on the Unemployment profile.
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Deprivation
135
Hertfordshire ranks 135 out of 151 upper tier local authorities in England with rank 1 being the most deprived
Source: MHCLG, IMD - Rank of average rank 2019
How does Hertfordshire rank across the different deprivation indices?
The chart below shows how Hertfordshire ranks in each of the domains. For 2019, ranks are out of the 151 upper tier local authorities. The authority ranked 1 is the most deprived.
And what about my neighbourhood?
Explore the Indices of Deprivation 2019 Dashboard (opens in a new window)
The dashboard gives an overview of Hertfordshire by LSOA. It contains a map so you can find your local neighbourhood. You can click on any given LSOA and find out where it ranks in relation to all LSOAs in Hertfordshire across the deprivation domains. Double click on one of the LSOAs on the map for a more detailed report for the LSOA.
The dashboard gives an overview of Hertfordshire by LSOA. It contains a map so you can find your local neighbourhood. You can click on any given LSOA and find out where it ranks in relation to all LSOAs in Hertfordshire across the deprivation domains. Double click on one of the LSOAs on the map for a more detailed report for the LSOA.
Indices of Deprivation 2019 Story Map (opens in a new window)
This report is a more detailed version of the above Dashboard. With guidance on the left, it shows all the 7 domains (e.g. employment, income and crime) and has a swipe tool on the last tab which allows you to compare visually between 2015 and 2019 data.
This report is a more detailed version of the above Dashboard. With guidance on the left, it shows all the 7 domains (e.g. employment, income and crime) and has a swipe tool on the last tab which allows you to compare visually between 2015 and 2019 data.
Explore Hertfordshire's Indices of Deprivation data further, showing our rank in relation to the England, and how neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire relate to each other within Hertfordshire.
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Personal Finances - Average Pay
The data makes a distinction between workplace pay, that of those who work in Hertfordshire and resident pay, that of residents of Hertfordshire. Those who both live and work in Hertfordshire are included in both categories. Due to the fact that Hertfordshire is situated within commuting distance of London, resident pay will tend to be higher than workplace pay.
The median annual pay in 2020 for residents in Hertfordshire was
£31,165
Source: Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings
The median annual pay in 2020 for workers in Hertfordshire was
£25,943
Source: Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings
Explore Average Pay data further, showing gender differences as well as full-time and part-time pay comparisons
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Jobs and Skills
Job Density
Jobs density is defined as the number of jobs in an area divided by the resident population aged 16-64 in that area. For example, a jobs density of 1.0 would mean that there is one job for every resident aged 16-64.
Explore Job Density data further on the Business and Industry Profile
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Educational Qualifications
Highest Level of Qualification attained (% of people aged 16-64)
| Degree or equivalent and above | Higher education below degree | GCE A level or equivalent | GCSE grades A-C or equivalent | Other qualifications | No qualifications | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertfordshire | 36.6 | 8.0 | 21.0 | 21.9 | 5.9 | 6.6 |
| East of England | 29.5 | 7.8 | 22.1 | 24.2 | 9.1 | 7.3 |
| England | 33.1 | 7.6 | 22.0 | 21.2 | 8.5 | 7.6 |
Source: ONS, Annual Population Survey (Year ending 2019-12) To view or download this data, click on the cloud icon to the right -->
Key Stage 4 - GCSE and English Baccalureate
Progress 8 Score for All Subjects
This score shows how much progress pupils in Hertfordshire made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, Maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications
Progress 8 is a relative measure, therefore the national average Progress 8 score for mainstream schools is very close to zero.
Progress 8 is a relative measure, therefore the national average Progress 8 score for mainstream schools is very close to zero.
| All Students | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
| Hertfordshire | 0.06 | 0.04 | 0.19 | 0.11 |
| England | -0.03 | -0.03 | -0.02 | -0.03 |
Source: Hertfordshire County Council. To view or download this data, click on the cloud icon to the right -->
Achieving Grade 5+ in GCSE English and Maths
A new grading system has been phased in over the last few years, with all subjects now being graded within a 9-1 scale with 9 being the highest (a high A*) and 1 being the lowest (between the older F and G grading). Most pupils are expected to achieve grades between the 4-6 range, with 4 being a standard pass and 5 being a strong pass.
Maths and English were the first subjects to be put onto the new grading scale, hence the historical data available below. As more historical data becomes available for other subjects, it will be added below in future years.
A candidate who gets nine grade 4's has, technically, passed all their exams. However, the government's league tables detail percentages of pupils achieving a grade 5 or above in Englaish and Maths and in the English Baccalaureate subjects.
Maths and English were the first subjects to be put onto the new grading scale, hence the historical data available below. As more historical data becomes available for other subjects, it will be added below in future years.
A candidate who gets nine grade 4's has, technically, passed all their exams. However, the government's league tables detail percentages of pupils achieving a grade 5 or above in Englaish and Maths and in the English Baccalaureate subjects.
| All Students achieving a 'Good' (Grade 5+) GCSE in both English and Maths | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
| Hertfordshire | No Data / Suppressed% | 50.9% | 53.1% | 51.7% |
| England | No Data / Suppressed% | 42.6% | 43.3% | 43.2% |
Source: Hertfordshire County Council. To view or download this data, click on the cloud icon to the right -->
Key Stage 5 - A' Levels and Applied General Qualifications
Key stage 5 refers to the two years of education for students aged 16-18 sitting AS and A levels, and Applied General qualifications.
A Level Average Point Score
B-
was Hertfordshire's Average Point Score as a grade in 2019
The Average Point Score Per entry is an indication of the average points achieved by a pupil
| Hertfordshire | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
| Average Point Score | 33.61 | 34.56 | 35.03 |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | B- |
Source: Hertfordshire County Council. To view or download this data, click on the cloud icon to the right -->
Applied General Qualifications Average Point Score Per Entry
Applied General Qualifications are on a par with A levels. They are for students at aged 16-19 who want to continue their education through learning applied to a general job area e.g. Law, Creative, Hospitality and Media. Applied General Qualifications allow entry to a range of higher education courses and include BTECs and OCR Cambridge Technicals.
The Average Point Score is an indication of the average points achieved by a pupil
The Average Point Score is an indication of the average points achieved by a pupil
Merit+
was Hertfordshire's Average Point Score as a grade in 2019
| Hertfordshire | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
| Average Point Score | 33.64 | 27.72 | 28.85 |
| Average Grade | Dist | Merit+ | Merit+ |
Source: Hertfordshire County Council. To view or download this data, click on the cloud icon to the right -->
You will be able to explore Educational Qualifications further after our Education and Lifelong Learning Profile has been rebuilt
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Housing and Households
We have a comprehensive County Housing Profile and District Housing Profile which includes the following sections:
- Housing Stock - Dwellings by property type and council band
- Housing Stock - Tenure home ownership / rental
- Housing Stock - Vacant Dwellings
- Households composition, number of bedrooms etc.
- Housing Demand including overcrowding and communal establishments
- Housing Supply New builds and conversions
- Housing Transactions (Sales and rentals)
- Housing Affordability
In 2020, there were
498,880
498,880
dwellings in Hertfordshire
Source: VOA, Council Tax: Stock of Properties
In financial year 2019-2020, the net additional dwellings in Hertfordshire was
4,639
4,639
Source: MHCLG, Live Table 122
It is projected that by 2043, the number of households in Hertfordshire will reach
535,521
535,521
Source: ONS, 2018-based household projections
In 2011,
303,276
303,276
households in Hertfordshire
owned their accommodation.
owned their accommodation.
Source: ONS, 2011 Census, Table KS402EW
Explore Tenure data further on the Housing Profile
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House Prices in Hertfordshire
The median price for all types of houses sold in Hertfordshire was
£395,000
£395,000
in the period Jul 2019 - Jun 2020
Source: ONS, House Price Statistics for Small Areas
Which areas of Hertfordshire have the highest and lowest house prices?
Click on the Median House Prices Dashboard image below to explore house price trends and compare them with other areas (Districts and Wards) in Hertfordshire. (Opens in a new window)
Click on the Median House Prices Dashboard image below to explore house price trends and compare them with other areas (Districts and Wards) in Hertfordshire. (Opens in a new window)
The total number of residential property sales for all house types in Hertfordshire
13,522
13,522
in the period Jul 2019 - Jun 2020
Source: ONS, House Price Statistics for Small Areas
Explore House Sales and Price Paid data further on the House Prices Profile. Also available at District and Ward level.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour
A crime is a deliberate act that causes physical or psychological harm, damage to or loss of property, and is against the law. Whilst not technically a crime, anti-social behaviour covers a wide range of unacceptable activity that causes harm to an individual, to their community or to their environment. This could be an action by someone else that leaves you feeling alarmed, harassed or distressed. It also includes fear of crime or concern for public safety, public disorder or public nuisance.
* Crime and Anti-social behaviour data is automatically updated on a montly basis, and usually reports from approximately 6 weeks previous.
In Dec-20,
5,710
5,710
crimes were reported in Hertfordshire.
That was 4.8 per 1,000 population.
That was 4.8 per 1,000 population.
Source: Home Offce, data.police.uk
In Dec-20,
1,614
1,614
anti-social behaviour incidents were reported in Hertfordshire.
That was 1.36 per 1,000 population.
That was 1.36 per 1,000 population.
Source: Home Offce, data.police.uk
All reported crimes over the last 12 months* in Hertfordshire
| Jan-20 | Feb-20 | Mar-20 | Apr-20 | May-20 | Jun-20 | Jul-20 | Aug-20 | Sep-20 | Oct-20 | Nov-20 | Dec-20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertfordshire | 6,874 | 6,882 | 6,250 | 4,867 | 5,716 | 6,126 | 6,811 | 6,846 | 6,636 | 6,822 | 6,318 | 5,710 |
| Watford | 774 | 755 | 622 | 478 | 580 | 607 | 693 | 735 | 706 | 715 | 626 | 656 |
| Broxbourne | 690 | 720 | 597 | 457 | 591 | 575 | 622 | 670 | 643 | 632 | 597 | 509 |
| Dacorum | 943 | 895 | 775 | 581 | 743 | 739 | 827 | 835 | 801 | 829 | 732 | 719 |
| Hertsmere | 668 | 710 | 669 | 440 | 520 | 562 | 700 | 729 | 685 | 725 | 721 | 543 |
| North Hertfordshire | 595 | 598 | 547 | 423 | 451 | 531 | 580 | 589 | 564 | 647 | 572 | 525 |
| Three Rivers | 434 | 427 | 350 | 364 | 398 | 369 | 438 | 425 | 377 | 398 | 426 | 341 |
| Welwyn Hatfield | 686 | 759 | 732 | 552 | 626 | 777 | 786 | 789 | 749 | 761 | 765 | 659 |
| St Albans | 725 | 720 | 648 | 512 | 662 | 703 | 740 | 698 | 733 | 779 | 712 | 652 |
| East Hertfordshire | 634 | 640 | 684 | 492 | 533 | 659 | 689 | 641 | 683 | 644 | 540 | 537 |
| Stevenage | 725 | 658 | 626 | 568 | 612 | 604 | 736 | 735 | 695 | 692 | 627 | 569 |
Source: Home Office, data.police.uk To view or download this data, click on the cloud icon to the right -->
Crime and ASB counts and rates by type for Hertfordshire (Dec-20)
| Count | Rate (per 1,000 population) | |
|---|---|---|
| Bicycle theft | 79 | 0.07 |
| Burglary | 340 | 0.29 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 575 | 0.48 |
| Drugs | 220 | 0.18 |
| Other crime | 114 | 0.1 |
| Other theft | 584 | 0.49 |
| Possession of weapons | 36 | 0.03 |
| Public order | 416 | 0.35 |
| Robbery | 60 | 0.05 |
| Shoplifting | 450 | 0.38 |
| Theft from the person | 69 | 0.06 |
| Vehicle crime | 563 | 0.47 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2,204 | 1.85 |
| All crime | 5,710 | 4.8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,614 | 1.36 |
Source: Home Office, data.police.uk
Explore Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour data further on the Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour Profile
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Anti-Social Behaviour
Whilst not technically a crime, anti-social behaviour covers a wide range of unacceptable activity that causes harm to an individual, to their community or to their environment. This could be an action by someone else that leaves you feeling alarmed, harassed or distressed. It also includes fear of crime or concern for public safety, public disorder or public nuisance.
In the 12 months Jan-20 - Dec-20,
27,679
anti-social behaviour incidents were reported in Hertfordshire.
Source: Home Offce, data.police.uk
Anti-Social Behaviour per 1,000 population over the last 12 months* in Hertfordshire
| Jan-20 | Feb-20 | Mar-20 | Apr-20 | May-20 | Jun-20 | Jul-20 | Aug-20 | Sep-20 | Oct-20 | Nov-20 | Dec-20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertfordshire | 1.45 | 1.42 | 1.66 | 2.23 | 2.27 | 2.39 | 2.72 | 2.35 | 1.95 | 1.77 | 1.70 | 1.36 |
| Watford | 2.16 | 1.89 | 2.31 | 2.57 | 2.62 | 2.70 | 3.43 | 2.84 | 2.70 | 2.21 | 1.92 | 1.31 |
| Broxbourne | 1.45 | 1.70 | 1.83 | 2.23 | 2.20 | 3.09 | 2.65 | 2.83 | 2.05 | 2.02 | 2.00 | 1.35 |
| Dacorum | 1.38 | 1.49 | 1.47 | 1.94 | 2.31 | 2.30 | 2.81 | 2.33 | 2.19 | 1.94 | 1.70 | 1.64 |
| Hertsmere | 1.46 | 1.43 | 1.52 | 2.26 | 2.33 | 2.28 | 2.76 | 2.42 | 2.17 | 1.76 | 1.59 | 1.45 |
| North Hertfordshire | 1.21 | 0.94 | 1.09 | 2.10 | 1.92 | 2.22 | 2.25 | 2.08 | 1.63 | 1.17 | 1.43 | 1.11 |
| Three Rivers | 0.77 | 0.93 | 1.26 | 1.64 | 1.51 | 2.02 | 1.93 | 1.97 | 1.50 | 1.36 | 1.29 | 1.00 |
| Welwyn Hatfield | 2.10 | 1.74 | 2.28 | 2.88 | 3.02 | 2.91 | 3.23 | 2.51 | 2.37 | 2.45 | 2.61 | 1.75 |
| St Albans | 1.30 | 1.12 | 1.52 | 1.83 | 2.01 | 1.95 | 2.32 | 1.69 | 1.29 | 1.31 | 1.35 | 1.18 |
| East Hertfordshire | 0.97 | 1.03 | 1.26 | 1.82 | 1.94 | 1.76 | 2.06 | 2.23 | 1.51 | 1.35 | 1.15 | 1.03 |
| Stevenage | 1.96 | 2.42 | 2.53 | 3.68 | 3.19 | 3.30 | 4.47 | 3.18 | 2.55 | 2.62 | 2.38 | 1.87 |
Source: Home Office, data.police.uk To view or download this data, click on the cloud icon to the right -->
Explore Anti-Social Behaviour data further on the Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour Profile
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Hospital Admissions for Violence (including sexual violence)
This section gives the number of emergency hospital admissions for violence (as published in the Hospital Episode Statistics from The Health and Social Care Information Centre) per 100,000 population (as published by the Office for National Statistcs). Data is available for all persons, males and females.
37.3
Hospital admissions (all persons) for violence in Hertfordshire per 100,000 population
Source: Public Health Outcomes Framework (Indicator B12a), 2016/17 - 18/19
54.5
Hospital admissions (males) for violence in Hertfordshire per 100,000 population
Source: Public Health Outcomes Framework (Indicator B12a), 2016/17 - 18/19
20.8
Hospital admissions (females) for violence in Hertfordshire per 100,000 population
Source: Public Health Outcomes Framework (Indicator B12a), 2016/17 - 18/19
Explore Hospital Admissions for Violence (including sexual violence) data further on the Health and Wellbeing Profile
Children and Young People
We plan to develop a more comprehensive Children and Young People's Profile with up to date data sourced from Hertfordshire's systems rather than the more latent National sources below.
Explore Special Educational Needs data further on the Health and Wellbeing Profile
See also Early Years Dataset for data relating to children aged 0-5 in Hertfordshire. It includes health, safeguarding, achievement, ethnicity and social care sections.
See also Early Years Dataset for data relating to children aged 0-5 in Hertfordshire. It includes health, safeguarding, achievement, ethnicity and social care sections.
Social Help and Care for Children, Young People and Families
Special Educational Needs
An education, health and care plan (EHCP) is for children and young people aged up to 25 who need more support than is available through special educational needs support. EHCPs identify educational, health and social needs and set out the additional support to meet those needs. By 1st April 2018, all Statements of Special Educational Needs (SEN) should have been replaced with an EHCP.
Data is available for children and young people with an EHCP within Hertfordshire schools on annual basis, taken from the January School Census. The most recent data available is for January 2020 and shows that the number children with an EHCP was 5,159 within Hertfordshire. This equates to a rate of 2.6% of children on the school roll compared to 3.2% for East of England.
Data is available for children and young people with an EHCP within Hertfordshire schools on annual basis, taken from the January School Census. The most recent data available is for January 2020 and shows that the number children with an EHCP was 5,159 within Hertfordshire. This equates to a rate of 2.6% of children on the school roll compared to 3.2% for East of England.
There were
5,159
pupils (2.6%) with a statement of Special Educational Needs or an Education, Health and Care Plan in Hertfordshire
5,159
pupils (2.6%) with a statement of Special Educational Needs or an Education, Health and Care Plan in Hertfordshire
Source: Department for Education, January 2020
Explore Special Educational Needs data further on the Health and Wellbeing Profile
See also Special Educational Needs Achievement (0-5 year olds) data further on the Early Years Dataset
See also Special Educational Needs Achievement (0-5 year olds) data further on the Early Years Dataset
Free School Meals
There were
28,917
pupils (15.1%) who became eligible for free school meals at some point during the last 6 years in Hertfordshire
28,917
pupils (15.1%) who became eligible for free school meals at some point during the last 6 years in Hertfordshire
Source: Department for Education, January 2016-2017
See also Free School Meal Eligibility for 0-5's data on the Early Years Dataset (0-5 year olds only)
See also Attainment Gap in Free School Meals Pupils (0-5 year olds) data on the Early Years Dataset (0-5 year olds only)
See also Attainment Gap in Free School Meals Pupils (0-5 year olds) data on the Early Years Dataset (0-5 year olds only)
Sustainability
We plan to develop a much larger Sustainability Profile in the future for this growing area of work. Here we have supplied the data we have gathered so far.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Greenhouse gas emissions include a 'basket' of seven greenhouse gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol. Carbon Dioxide (C02) is the most dominant greenhouse gas of these 7 gases, accounting for 81% of total UK greenhouse gas emissions in 2018. We have therefore taken these as a measure below for Hertfordshire's emissions.
Total C02 Emissions from all sources
| 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertfordshire | 7308 | 7564 | 6959 | 7337 | 7201 | 6587 | 6466 | 6245 | 5994 | 5877 |
| Watford | 498 | 522 | 460 | 512 | 497 | 428 | 410 | 381 | 363 | 342 |
| Broxbourne | 502 | 521 | 485 | 508 | 491 | 445 | 433 | 409 | 388 | 368 |
| Dacorum | 812 | 841 | 759 | 811 | 800 | 724 | 709 | 693 | 671 | 651 |
| Hertsmere | 815 | 842 | 799 | 826 | 811 | 751 | 750 | 737 | 704 | 695 |
| North Hertfordshire | 832 | 872 | 785 | 815 | 787 | 733 | 716 | 700 | 670 | 650 |
| Three Rivers | 627 | 636 | 605 | 653 | 650 | 602 | 598 | 593 | 578 | 567 |
| Welwyn Hatfield | 776 | 809 | 748 | 797 | 790 | 718 | 685 | 648 | 624 | 615 |
| St Albans | 1063 | 1087 | 1010 | 1062 | 1056 | 981 | 998 | 975 | 933 | 935 |
| East Hertfordshire | 859 | 889 | 807 | 829 | 814 | 755 | 732 | 697 | 675 | 662 |
| Stevenage | 523 | 545 | 503 | 525 | 506 | 450 | 435 | 412 | 389 | 391 |
| East of England | 43262 | 45429 | 41416 | 43329 | 42171 | 38737 | 37846 | 36060 | N/A | 32447 |
Source: Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy To view and download this data, click on the cloud icon on the right----->
Hertfordshire's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Profile is under development and will be available in due course.
Energy Consumption
Gas Consumption
Average Amount of Gas Used (in kWh)
| Domestic (kWh) (2018) | Non-domestic (kWh) (2018) | |
|---|---|---|
| Hertfordshire | N/A | 426581 |
| Watford | 14356 | 365956 |
| Broxbourne | 13767 | 378977 |
| Dacorum | 14737 | 323596 |
| Hertsmere | 16334 | 376066 |
| North Hertfordshire | 14224 | 376945 |
| Three Rivers | 17205 | 302490 |
| Welwyn Hatfield | 14440 | 482353 |
| St Albans | 16565 | 387153 |
| East Hertfordshire | 14912 | 415192 |
| Stevenage | 12176 | 1142802 |
| East of England | 13514 | 717167 |
Source: Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy To view and download this data, click on the cloud icon on the right----->
More information on Hertfordshire's Gas consumption by domestic and non-domestic customers will be available on the Sustainability Profile which is under development and will be available in due course.
Electricity Consumption
Average Amount of Electicity Used (in kWh)
| Domestic (2018) | Non-Domestic (2018) | Domestic with Economy 7 (2018) | Domestic with Standard Meters (2018) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertfordshire | 3989 | 70913 | 4967 | 3702 |
| Watford | 3615 | 87419 | 4278 | 3385 |
| Broxbourne | 3934 | 66696 | 4760 | 3654 |
| Dacorum | 3919 | 70977 | 5025 | 3625 |
| Hertsmere | 4179 | 74567 | 4839 | 3976 |
| North Hertfordshire | 3951 | 57326 | 5132 | 3578 |
| Three Rivers | 4333 | 63123 | 5142 | 4085 |
| Welwyn Hatfield | 3824 | 133848 | 4723 | 3614 |
| St Albans | 4057 | 47038 | 5051 | 3824 |
| East Hertfordshire | 4435 | 47478 | 5573 | 3965 |
| Stevenage | 3401 | 90832 | 4278 | 3240 |
| East of England | 3983 | 66062 | 5094 | 3583 |
Source: Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy To view and download this data, click on the cloud icon on the right----->
More information on Hertfordshire's Electricity consumption by domestic and non-domestic customers will be available on the Sustainability Profile which is under development and will be available in due course.
Health and Wellbeing
We have a comprehensive County Health and Wellbeing Profile and District Health and Wellbeing Profile which includes the following sections:
- Life Expectancy
- Children and Young People's Health and Wellbeing
- Social Care for Children, Young People and Families
- Adult Health and Lifestyle
- Health Risk Factors
- Poor Health and Disability
- Long Term Health Conditions - Mortality
- Long Term Health Conditions - Living With
- Mental Health, Wellbeing and Loneliness
- Older People's Health (Aged 65+)
Excess Weight
Children are classified as obese if their Body Mass Index (BMI) is above the 85th centile classification whilst adults are defined as overweight or obese if their BMI is greater than or equal to 25kg/m2.
Percentage of 4-5 Year Olds Classified as Overweight or Obese in Hertfordshire (2018/19)
Hertfordshire, 19.4%
East of England, 21.0%
England, 22.6%
Percentage of 10-11 Year Olds Classified as Overweight or Obese in Hertfordshire (2018/19)
Hertfordshire, 28.8%
East of England, 31.4%
England, 34.3%
Percentage of Adults Classified as Overweight or Obese in Hertfordshire (2018/19
Hertfordshire, 60.1%
East of England, 63.3%
England, 62.3%
Percentage of adults (aged 18+) classified as overweight or obese
| Hertfordshire | Watford | Broxbourne | Dacorum | Hertsmere | North Hertfordshire | Three Rivers | Welwyn Hatfield | St Albans | East Hertfordshire | Stevenage | East of England | England | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015/16 | 60.1 | 61.9 | 61.1 | 57.1 | 60.3 | 60.1 | 60.2 | 64.8 | 58.7 | 55.6 | 64.6 | 61.7 | 61.3 |
| 2016/17 | 59.7 | 55.4 | 64.1 | 61.7 | 65.2 | 62.1 | 56.9 | 61.1 | 49.8 | 57.8 | 65.0 | 61.9 | 61.3 |
| 2017/18 | 60.4 | 67.0 | 70.2 | 60.7 | 60.5 | 63.2 | 56.9 | 63.2 | 48.9 | 54.0 | 64.0 | 62.1 | 62.0 |
| 2018/19 | 60.1 | 60.5 | 64.2 | 58.8 | 56.3 | 58.2 | 59.4 | 66.7 | 50.3 | 62.7 | 67.5 | 63.3 | 62.3 |
Source: Public Health Outcomes Framework (Indicator C16) / Sport England Active Lives Survey To view or download this data, click on the cloud icon to the right -->
Explore Excess Weight further in the following sections of the County Health and Wellbeing Profile:
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Participation in Sport and Physical Activity
Data on sports participation and physical activity is collected in the Active Lives Survey conducted by Sport England, sampling a cross section of the population throughout the year and reporting every six months in May and November. The figures here are those for adults aged 19+ and come from the November release. Data is available down to District geographic level.
Physically active adults are those who state that they took part in at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity per week, in bouts of 10 minutes or more, in the previous 28 days.
Physically inactive adults are those who state that they took part in less than 30 minutes of moderate intensity activity per week, in bouts of 10 minutes or more, over the previous 28 days.
69.1%
of adults (aged 19+) state that they are physically active in Hertfordshire
Source: Public Health Outcomes Framework (Indicator C17a) / Sport England Active Lives Survey, 2018/19
Percentage of physically inactive adults in Hertfordshire - 2018/19
Hertfordshire, 18.2%
East of England, 21.0%
England, 21.4%
Percentage of physically active adults in Hertfordshire - 2018/19
Hertfordshire, 69.1%
East of England, 66.9%
England, 67.2%
18.2%
of adults (aged 19+) state that they are physically inactive in Hertfordshire
Source: Public Health Outcomes Framework (Indicator C17b) / Sport England Active Lives Survey, 2018/19
Mental Health, Wellbeing and Loneliness
115.7
Emergency hospital admissions per 100,000 populationfor self-harm in Hertfordshire
Source: Public Health Outcomes Framework (Indicator C14b), 2018/19
9.2
Suicides per 100,000 population (a count of 283) in Hertfordshire
Source: Public Health Outcomes Framework (Indicator E10), 2017 - 19
In the Annual Population Survey and other surveys, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) asks people in the UK to rate their well-being through four measures: Life satisfaction, feeling the things done in life are Worthwhile, Happiness, and Anxiety (The latter three measures can be found on the Mental Health and Wellbeing section of the Health and Wellbeing Profile). Responses are on an 11-point scale, where 0 is "Not at all" and 10 is "Completely". Caution should be taken when using local authority data to make comparisons. The most appropriate comparisons are progress over time within the same local authority, or across local authorities that share a similar demographic composition to one another.
Social Isolation of Adult Care Users
There is clear link between loneliness and poor mental and physical health. A key element of the Government's vision for social care is to tackle loneliness and social isolation, supporting people to remain connected to their communities and to develop and maintain connections to their friends and family.
This is measured using the percentage of respondents to the Adult Social Care Users Survey who responded to the question "Thinking about how much contact you've had with people you like, which of the following statements best describes your social situation?" with the answer "I have as much social contact as I want with people I like".
This is measured using the percentage of respondents to the Adult Social Care Users Survey who responded to the question "Thinking about how much contact you've had with people you like, which of the following statements best describes your social situation?" with the answer "I have as much social contact as I want with people I like".
In 2018/19, 47.3% of Hertfordshire Adult Social Care users had as much social contact as they would like
Hertfordshire
Excess Winter Deaths
The number of excess winter deaths depends on the temperature and the level of disease in the population as well as other factors, such as how well equipped people are to cope with the drop in temperature.
The method for calculating Excess Winter Deaths defines the winter period as December to March, and compares the number of deaths that occurred in this winter period with the average number of non-winter deaths occurring in the preceding August to November and the following April to July. An Excess Winter Deaths Index is calculated as the number of excess winter deaths divided by the average non-winter deaths and is expressed as a percentage.
The method for calculating Excess Winter Deaths defines the winter period as December to March, and compares the number of deaths that occurred in this winter period with the average number of non-winter deaths occurring in the preceding August to November and the following April to July. An Excess Winter Deaths Index is calculated as the number of excess winter deaths divided by the average non-winter deaths and is expressed as a percentage.
240
excess winter deaths in 85+ year olds in Hertfordshire
excess winter deaths in 85+ year olds in Hertfordshire
Source: Public Health Outcomes Framework (Indicator E14a), Aug 2018 - Jul 2019
Diversity
We have a comprehensive County Diversity Profile and District Diversity Profile which includes the following sections based on the protected characteristics (as defined in The Equality Act):
Our most popular diversity related datasets are below
Our most popular diversity related datasets are below
Ethnicity
19.2%
of Hertfordshire residents in 2011 were from an ethnic minority. That was 214,056 usual residents.
Ethnic group was categorised in the 2011 Census by broad groupings, e.g. "Asian / Asian British" as well as more specific categories such as "Pakistani". The first set of data shows the broader ethnic group, whilst futher down the page you will find the more specific categories.
Minority ethnic groups are those other than White British.
Minority ethnic groups are those other than White British.
Where do Hertfordshire's Ethnic Minorities Live?
Explore Ethnicity further in the County Diversity Profile
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