As we emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns in early 2021, the Data & Analytics Service at Essex County Council undertook some analysis to understand the likely financial impact on households in Essex at this time. This analysis looks at the comparisons in households financial standing between 2020 and 2021. This analysis seeks to answer the questions below, showing the...
In February 2022, Essex County Council's Data and Analytics service undertook analysis into gender inequalities in Essex. This work looks into inequalities within: Education Income & Employment Built Environment (Household environments and fuel poverty) Health The analysis shows that within Essex, greater inequality is experienced by women within all aspects of life. The attached presentation provides more detail.
This research explored people’s attitudes and behaviours around food waste, to help inform the design of future campaign activity and interventions aimed at reducing food waste across Essex. An online research community was set up for 15 participants from across Essex to participate over a two-week period in May 2022, and a small virtual focus group was also held. Participants shared...
The first in a series of census 2021 products. This slide pack looks at the initial data released on June 28th 2022 and covers: Population - totals, age & sex breakdowns, and growth rates Households - totals, change since the 2011 census, and average number of people per household Population density - the number of people living...
Click the attachment below to access a video providing an introduction into the structure of Essex's JSNA, and a tutorial on how to access resources from this website.
This analysis evaluates the quality of housing for elderly residents split by tenure type: Owner-occupancy, Private renting, and social renting. Principally, housing quality is assessed in terms of the size, type, and age of the properties. Additionally, housing quality is evaluated in terms of the energy efficiency ratings of individual aspects of a dwelling, as well as the overall EPC rating.
Each year, Essex County Council sets a research topic to some of the best social science undergraduates at the University of Essex. The Challenge Project acts as an alternative to their individual undergraduate dissertation module in their final year. As a group, the students work together to provide the council with evidence which is academically accredited and cutting edge. The report...
Each year, Essex County Council sets a research topic to some of the best social science undergraduates at the University of Essex. The Challenge Project acts as an alternative to their individual undergraduate dissertation module in their final year. As a group, the students work together to provide the council with evidence which is academically accredited and cutting edge. The report...
These reports on Health Behaviours provide an overview of individual actions that have an impact on health outcomes. These include diet, exercise, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, use of drugs as well as risky sexual behaviour. These behaviours have a significant impact on health and wellbeing including length and quality of life.
These reports on Clinical Care provide an overview of accessibility to quality and timely healthcare at primary and secondary level. The reports focus on conditions that are driving inequalities in life expectancy in Essex namely cancer, respiratory diseases, cardiovascular disease and diabetes, and mental health. The are focused reports on preventing premature and avoidable mortality; supporting people with long health conditions;...
