East Hertfordshire 2010
Population and their occupations
The population of East Hertfordshire is 135,500 – 84,100 people are of working age and 71,600 are in employment including self employment. The number of young people (16 – 18) not in education, employment or training at the moment is 3.7% (May 2010), the latest unemployment rate is 4.4% (16+) with 2% claiming JSA or NI credits (16 – 59/64 May 2010). There are 2.6 Job Seekers’ Allowance claimants to every unfilled Job Centre Plus vacancy (June 2010) in East Hertfordshire (4.7 for Great Britain).
Source: ONS mid-year population estimates, ONS annual population survey, Jobcentre Plus vacancies - summary analysis Employee jobs by Industry in East Hertfordshire
| Industry | Numbers | % |
| Manufacturing | 7,300 | 12.7 |
| Construction | 2,900 | 5.0 |
| Distribution, hotels & restaurants | 13,200 | 22.8 |
| Transport & communications | 1,900 | 3.3 |
| Finance, IT, other business activities | 16,100 | 27.8 |
| Public admin, education & health | 13,400 | 23.0 |
| Other services | 2,300 | 3.9 |
Employee jobs excludes self-employed, government-supported trainees and HM Forces
Source: ONS annual business inquiry employee analysis Qualifications held by and earnings of local residents in East Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire has a highly qualified workforce, with 74.1% of year 11 students achieving level 2 qualifications at 16. However, 71% of the residents in East Hertfordshire aged 19 – 59/64 have at least a level 2 qualification and this figure continues to increase as student performance improves. Job seekers are competing with other well qualified applicants. 33.1% of East Hertfordshire residents aged 19 – 59/64 have a level 4 (Degree) qualification.
Source: ONS annual population survey The median full time gross weekly wage of East Hertfordshire residents in 2009 was £622.60. The national trend for gender differences in earnings occurs in Hertfordshire with men earning more than women. Young people looking for their first job can expect to receive between £132 and £192 a week. Apprenticeships minimum pay is currently £95 a week.
Source: ONS annual survey of hours and earnings - resident analysis Employment in East Hertfordshire
There are several small employment sites in East Hertfordshire including: Stansted Road, Haslemere Industrial Estate, London Road, Twyford Road, Raynham Road/Dunmow Road Industrial Estate, Woodside Industrial Estate, Caxton Hill/Ware Road, Mead Lane, Hartham Lane/Station Approach, Foxholes West, Mimram Road, Warehams Lane and Windsor Industrial Estate.
In 2008 there were 7,525 Business Units in East Hertfordshire; 90% of them employed less than 10 employees.
The Finance, Business and IT sector with 27% of jobs and the Public Service sector with 23% were the largest sectors in East Hertfordshire and account for over half of all employee jobs in the district.
Some local employers:
| East Hertfordshire District Council | Local Government |
| GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) plc | Pharmaceuticals |
| Hayter Ltd | Lawnmower manufacturers |
| Hertfordshire County Council | Local Government |
| McMullen & Sons Ltd | Brewers |
| Stephen Austin & Sons Ltd | Design and Print |
| Tesco plc | Retail |
| Waitrose Ltd | Retail |
| Which Ltd | Consumer Guides |