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Demographic Details Overview

Demographic Details Overview

The demographic data related to housing, population, cultural practices, employment, and education for Hermitage Road, Hitchin, SG5 1BT originates from the 2021 UK census. These censuses are conducted every decade. Our platform presents 2021 statistics for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. However, for Scotland, we display data from 2011 due to a delay in their census (an update is on the horizon).

It's essential to understand that the census data might encompass numbers from nearby streets and postcodes, making the figures indicative of the broader vicinity rather than a particular street or set of houses. To ensure residents' privacy, each postcode group is designed to have a minimum of 100 residents (50 in Scotland's case), especially since certain postcodes might correspond to very confined spaces, even individual buildings at times.

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Housing Types

The area containing Hermitage Road, Hitchin consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Be aware that the numbers might encompass nearby streets. Refer to the Summary tab for a detailed explanation and a map indicating the covered area.

  1. Detached (2)

  2. Semi-Detached (9)

  3. Terraced (25)

  4. Flat (Purpose-Built) (91)

  5. Flat (Converted) (3)

  6. Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses (3)

  7. Residence in Commercial Building (14)

Housing Tenure

The area containing Hermitage Road, Hitchin contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 56% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 20%.

  1. Owned Outright (10)

  2. Owned with Mortgage (29)

  3. Shared Ownership (0)

  4. Rented: From Council (0)

  5. Rented: Other Social (26)

  6. Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents (78)

  7. Rented: Other (4)

  8. Rent Free (0)

Housing Occupancy

This data provides the total count of usual residents in each household. It doesn't account for under- or over-occupancy.

  1. One Person (64)

  2. Two People (56)

  3. Three People (22)

  4. Four People (1)

  5. Five People (3)

  6. Six People (2)

  7. Seven People (0)

  8. 8+ People (0)

Housing Composition

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

  1. 1 Person Household (64)

  2. Family Household (69)

  3. Other Household (12)

Housing Deprivation

For the 2021 census, household deprivation was assessed based on four criteria: employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

  1. Not Deprived (99)

  2. Deprived In One Dimension (40)

  3. Deprived In Two Dimensions (7)

  4. Deprived In Three Dimensions (1)

  5. Deprived In Four Dimensions (0)

Gender

Across the entirety of the UK, the gender distribution is nearly even, with 49% being male and 51% female. This address in Hitchin constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 46% male.

  1. Male (123)

  2. Female (145)

Age Groups

Across the entirety of the UK, the median age stands at 40. Typically, urban centers have a higher density of individuals aged 18-30, while suburbs often have more young children and adults between 30-50. Rural areas and smaller towns tend to attract older workers and retirees. In contrast, many economically disadvantaged areas don't show a dominant age group, a situation influenced by residents' circumstances limiting their choices on where to retire, start families, or spend their youth.

  1. 0-4 (13)

  2. 5-9 (11)

  3. 10-14 (15)

  4. 15-19 (7)

  5. 20-24 (19)

  6. 25-29 (55)

  7. 30-34 (43)

  8. 35-39 (30)

  9. 40-44 (21)

  10. 45-49 (19)

  11. 50-54 (9)

  12. 55-59 (6)

  13. 60-64 (4)

  14. 65-69 (4)

  15. 70-74 (1)

  16. 75-79 (2)

  17. 80-84 (6)

  18. 85+ (2)

Relationship Status

Statistics regarding relationship status exclude individuals under 16 and family members between 16-18 who are in full-time education. With the enactment of the Civil Partnership Act in 2019, the 2021/2022 census data no longer separates same-sex relationships as a distinct category. Civil partnerships are now integrated into the general categories, such as Married, Divorced, and the like.

  1. Single (141)

  2. Married (49)

  3. Separated (7)

  4. Divorced (23)

  5. Widowed (4)

Health

This area is fit as a fiddle, with over 92% of the population reporting themselves as being in Good or Very Good health at this address.

  1. Very Good (141)

  2. Good (105)

  3. Fair (17)

  4. Bad (5)

  5. Very Bad (1)

Education & Qualifications

The qualification categories align with current naming conventions. Previous Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs are incorporated into the GCSE statistics, while former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) are classified as A Levels.

  1. Degree or Similar e.g. professional qualification (149)

  2. Apprenticeship (3)

  3. HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels (33)

  4. 5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels (19)

  5. 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent (7)

  6. No GCSEs or Equivalent (16)

Ethnic Group

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 82.2% white, with this area being 76% white.

  1. White (203)

  2. Mixed Ethnicity (20)

  3. Indian (16)

  4. Pakistani (1)

  5. Bangladeshi (8)

  6. Chinese (7)

  7. Other Asian (4)

  8. Black African (1)

  9. Black Caribbean (1)

  10. Other Black/African/Caribbean (4)

  11. Arab (1)

  12. Other (1)

Country of Birth

During the 2021 census, about 83.4% of the UK's resident population were native-born. The remaining population consisted of 6.9% from European nations, 5.4% from Middle Eastern or Asian regions, 2.6% from African countries, and 1.7% from other parts of the globe.

  1. United Kingdom (189)

  2. European Union (35)

  3. Rest of Europe (6)

  4. Africa (5)

  5. Middle East And Asia (25)

  6. The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) (8)

  7. Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) (1)

Length of Residence

The duration of a person's residence in the UK is determined from their most recent arrival (excluding brief trips or vacations outside the UK). Yet, individuals born in the UK who later emigrated and subsequently returned are still categorized as "Born in the United Kingdom".

  1. Born in The United Kingdom (189)

  2. 10+ Years (25)

  3. 5-10 Years (14)

  4. 2-5 Years (18)

  5. Less Than 2 Years (21)

Passports Held

Keep in mind that a person might possess multiple passports. The data might also encompass individuals residing in nearby locations to SG5 1BT

  1. None (10)

  2. United Kingdom (195)

  3. Republic of Ireland (8)

  4. European Union (24)

  5. Rest of Europe (4)

  6. Middle East or Asia (19)

  7. North America or Caribbean (2)

  8. Central and South America (3)

Religion

In England and Wales, Christians form the largest religious group, encompassing 46.2% of the population. Yet, a significant 37.2% declare they have no religious affiliation, a notable rise from the 25.1% in the 2011 census. Meanwhile, 6.5% identify as Muslim, 1.7% as Hindu, 0.9% as Sikh, 0.5% as Buddhist, 0.5% as Jewish, and 0.6% affiliate with other faiths. The remaining 6% chose not to specify their religious beliefs.

  1. No Religion (129)

  2. Christian (91)

  3. Buddhist (4)

  4. Hindu (12)

  5. Jewish (0)

  6. Muslim (11)

  7. Sikh (1)

  8. Other Religion (0)

  9. Not Stated (19)

Economic Activity

The 2021 census took place during a downturn in economic activity caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Consequently, caution is advised when analyzing data related to labor market involvement.

  1. Full-Time Employee (140)

  2. Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) (14)

  3. Self Employed (No Subordinates) (21)

  4. Self Employed (With Subordinates) (1)

  5. Unemployed (8)

  6. Full-Time Student (with or without job) (11)

  7. Retired (12)

  8. Looking After Home or Family (11)

  9. Long-Term Sick or Disabled (2)

  10. Other (6)

Occupation Group

This information pertains to residents aged 16 and over on census day 2021 who were employed. The categories utilized are derived from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

  1. Managers, Directors and Senior Officials (30)

  2. Professional Occupations (64)

  3. Associate Professional Occupations (36)

  4. Administrative and Secretarial Occupations (9)

  5. Skilled Trades Occupations (13)

  6. Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations (12)

  7. Sales and Customer Service Occupations (7)

  8. Elementary Occupations (8)

Socio-Economic Classification

Classifications are determined using an algorithm developed by the National Statistics Agency, known as the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

  1. Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional (67)

  2. Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional (65)

  3. Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations (19)

  4. Own Account Worker/Small Employer (21)

  5. Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation (7)

  6. Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations (11)

  7. Semi-Routine Occupation (11)

  8. Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed (12)

  9. Full-time Student (12)

Nearest Railway Stations (18)

Hitchin
Distance - 0.6 miles
Letchworth Garden City
Distance - 2.9 miles
Stevenage
Distance - 4.4 miles
Baldock
Distance - 4.8 miles
Arlesey
Distance - 5.3 miles
Knebworth
Distance - 6.9 miles
Luton Airport Parkway
Distance - 7.4 miles
Luton
Distance - 7.5 miles
Leagrave
Distance - 8.4 miles
Ashwell & Morden
Distance - 9 miles
Watton-at-Stone
Distance - 9.3 miles
Biggleswade
Distance - 9.4 miles
Harlington (Bedfordshire)
Distance - 9.4 miles
Welwyn North
Distance - 9.4 miles
Harpenden
Distance - 9.9 miles
Flitwick
Distance - 11 miles
Welwyn Garden City
Distance - 11 miles
Sandy
Distance - 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools (10)

Highbury Infant School and Nursery
Distance - 530 yards
Rating - 3 / 5 stars
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
Distance - 650 yards
Rating - 3 / 5 stars
Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School
Distance - 810 yards
Rating - 4 / 5 stars
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
Distance - 820 yards
Rating - 4 / 5 stars
Whitehill Junior School
Distance - 0.7 miles
Rating - 3 / 5 stars
William Ransom Primary School
Distance - 0.7 miles
Rating - 4 / 5 stars
Oughton Primary and Nursery School
Distance - 0.8 miles
Rating - 3 / 5 stars
Strathmore Infant and Nursery School
Distance - 0.8 miles
Rating - 3 / 5 stars
Our Lady Catholic Primary School
Distance - 1 mile
Rating - 3 / 5 stars
Mary Exton Primary School
Distance - 1.1 miles
Rating - 3 / 5 stars

Nearest Secondary Schools (10)

Hitchin Boys' School
Distance - 280 yards
Rating - 4 / 5 stars
Hitchin Girls' School
Distance - 530 yards
Rating - 4 / 5 stars
The Priory School
Distance - 0.9 miles
Rating - 3 / 5 stars
The Highfield School
Distance - 2 miles
Rating - 3 / 5 stars
Fearnhill School
Distance - 2.2 miles
Rating - 3 / 5 stars
St Francis College
Distance - 2.4 miles
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School
Distance - 3.4 miles
Rating - 3 / 5 stars
The Thomas Alleyne Academy
Distance - 3.8 miles
Rating - 3 / 5 stars
Barclay Academy
Distance - 3.9 miles
Rating - 3 / 5 stars
The Knights Templar School
Distance - 4.5 miles
Rating - 3 / 5 stars

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices (10)

Hertfordshire Special Allocation Scheme
Distance - 120 yards
Bancroft Medical Centre - Orford Lodge
Distance - 130 yards
The Portmill Surgery
Distance - 140 yards
Bancroft Medical Centre
Distance - 250 yards
Regal Chambers Surgery
Distance - 400 yards
The Sollershott Surgery
Distance - 2.6 miles
The Nevells Road Surgery
Distance - 2.9 miles
The Garden City Surgery
Distance - 3 miles
The Birchwood and Sollershott Surgeries
Distance - 3.1 miles
The Symonds Green Health Centre
Distance - 3.4 miles

Nearest Dentists (10)

The Vernon Dental Practice
Distance - 90 yards
Cranfield Dental Care
Distance - 150 yards
Orthoclinique Hitchin
Distance - 150 yards
Hitchin Dental
Distance - 200 yards
No 1 High Street Dental Practice
Distance - 300 yards
Bucklersbury Dental Studio
Distance - 460 yards
Old Park Dental Practice
Distance - 480 yards
Tilehouse Dental Clinic
Distance - 520 yards
Hitchin Dental Practice
Distance - 530 yards
Letchworth Dental Surgery
Distance - 2.9 miles

Nearest Hospitals (4)

Pinehill Hospital
Distance - 0.6 miles
Cygnet Hospital Stevenage
Distance - 3 miles
Lister Hospital
Distance - 3.2 miles
Luton and Dunstable Hospital
Distance - 9.3 miles

Nearest Opticians (10)

Allders Opticians
Distance - < 50 yards
Vision Care
Distance - 160 yards
Boots-Hitchin
Distance - 230 yards
Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Hitchin
Distance - 230 yards
Shephard & Akay Optometrists
Distance - 240 yards
David Stern Opticians
Distance - 2.8 miles
Allders Opticians
Distance - 2.8 miles
Boots-Letchworth
Distance - 2.9 miles
Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Letchworth
Distance - 2.9 miles
Vision Care
Distance - 2.9 miles

Broadband information

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