Demography
| 2001 UK census | Navenby | North Kesteven | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,666 | 94,024 | 49,138,831 |
| Long term illness | 19.2% | 17.8% | 18.2% |
| Unemployed | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Aged 75+ | 11.4% | 8.3% | 7.6% |
| Average age | 43.6 | 40.8 | 38.6 |
| Ethnic white | 98.9% | 98.9% | 90.9% |
| Christian | 85.2% | 82.4% | 71.8% |
| Married or re-married | 64.0% | 61.4% | 50.9% |
| Good health | 68.7% | 69.6% | 68.6% |
| Living alone | 24.5% | 24.8% | 30.0% |
| Owner occupied | 83.7% | 77.1% | 68.9% |
| Degree+ education | 21% | 16.2% | 19.8% |
| Providing unpaid care | 10.3% | 10.2% | 10.0% |
| Two+ cars | 38.6% | 36.3% | 29.4% |
The United Kingdom Census 2001 found Navenby had 861 households and a population of 1,666, of which 792 were male and 874 female. This figure shows a population growth of more than 70% in the past 30 years, mainly due to on-going house-building projects.
The 2001 census revealed there were only three second homes in the village, but that many villagers commuted each day to work. The great majority of properties are owner-occupied, with just over 100 rented from the council or private landlords. Most of the houses (over 500) are classified as detached, the average number of rooms per property is 6.0 and the average household size is 2.3.
Ethnic diversity is minimal in Navenby. Statistics for 2001 show that of 707 households questioned, 703 were classed as white. Of those 707 households, 104 were pensioners living alone, 176 were couples without children, 27 were lone parents and 153 couples with dependent children. 343 of the households had at least one vehicle. Sickness rates were surprising high – with 237 households reporting one or more people with limiting long-term illness. A total of 82% call themselves Christians.
People aged between 25 and 44 represent the majority of Navenby residents, with 451 recorded in 2001. This is closely followed by people aged 45–64 (442) and children aged 5–15 (221). Children aged under 4 (69) and people aged 16–24 (115) are in the minority. Almost 200 people (190) over the age of 75 were living in Navenby in 2001. The mean age of Navenby's population is 43.5 and the median age is 43.5. In 1851, 136 babies in every 1,000 died in their first year. This figure dropped to 107 per 1,000 in 1911 and three per 1,000 by 2001.
The people of Navenby enjoy a high employment rate, although most work outside the village. Almost 600 commute each day, with the average journey to work being 12.5 miles (20.18 km). The 2001 census revealed that of 1,186 people questioned aged 16–74, 722 were economically active, with men working an average of 44.8 hours each week and women an average of 31.2. The service industry was the largest sector of the local economy, employing 67% of all workers, compared to 1841 when 48% worked in agriculture. Manufacturing work was carried out by 178 people in 2001 and 565 were in the service industries. Of these workers, 371 were classed as managerial and professional. In 1841, just 16.6% of male workers had middle class jobs, but the 2001 census showed this figure had increased to 47.9%.
Those with few or no qualifications numbered 597 in 2001, while 328 had higher diplomas, degrees or further degrees. In contrast, about 53% of children aged 5–14 went to school in 1851, but today 58% of those aged 16–17 stay on at school.
| Year | 1801 | 1811 | 1821 | 1831 | 1851 | 1871 | 1901 | 1911 | 1921 | 1951 | 1971 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 479 | 542 | 625 | 778 | 1,057 | 1,000 | 779 | 796 | 824 | 851 | 938 | 1,666 |
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