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Living in Poringland

Poringland is a city in the United Kingdom. The employment rate was 59% in March 2021. For Poringland, annual PM2.5 was 5.9 µg/m³ in 2025. In March 2021, Poringland had a population of 7,105. The city covered 2.6 km² in December 2022. Population density was 2,709.3 people per km² in 2021. Gigabit broadband availability was 82.2%. Owner occupation accounted for 78.9% of homes in March 2021.

Higher unemployment than 64% of United Kingdom cities that publish it and cleaner air than 77% of United Kingdom cities that publish it.

Which United Kingdom-wide rules apply when you move to Poringland?

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Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United KingdomNational rates and thresholds that apply in Poringland.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Poringland yet. United Kingdom has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings3,155 count21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Poringland?

The unemployment rate is 3.9 % (January 2023). Source: www.ons.gov.uk16

Unemployment across cities in United KingdomUnemployment in Poringland is 3.9%. Of 1,007 cities with data, 657 have unemployment of 2 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United Kingdom per band24 cities: 0% to under 2%240–2657 cities: 2% to under 4%6572–4Poringland 3.9%265 cities: 4% to under 6%2654–649 cities: 6% to under 8%496–87 cities: 8% to under 10%78–104 cities: 10% to under 12%410–121 city: 16% to under 18%116–18

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Gigabit broadband availability82.21 %Not statedwww.ofcom.org.uk17Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Employment rate58.99 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Superfast broadband availability99.08 %Not statedwww.ofcom.org.uk17Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)4,023 EUR/month31 Dec 2024www.ons.gov.uk15Official
Unemployment rate3.9 %country median 3.4%31 Dec 2023www.ons.gov.uk16Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Poringland. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Jobcentre Plus — Public employment service

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Poringland. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Schools2 count7 Jul 2026DfE Get Information About Schools all establishments extract3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Primary School Count1 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)2Official
School Count1 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)2Official

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesPoringland highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Poringland highlighted14,267Manchester13,099Bristol12,409Liverpool11,700Bradford11,462Leeds11,416Birmingham11,001Leicester9,693Sheffield9,379Cardiff8,836Coventry757Glasgow549Edinburghrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Violent crime per 100,000 residents1,858 per 100,000Apr 2026data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Burglary per 100,000 residents126.7 per 100,000Apr 2026data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport8 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights13Official
Nearest airportNWI3 Aug 2026OurAirports14Official
Distance to nearest airport13 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports14Official

Climate and air quality

Annual NO₂ was 6.28 µg/m³ in 2025. Annual PM10 was 11.5 µg/m³ in 2025.

Is the air quality good in Poringland?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 5.9 µg/m³ (2025) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: official estimated total annual mean background concentration11

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Poringland annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5255.9PM2.5154011.5PM1010406.3NO₂µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United KingdomAnnual PM2.5 in Poringland is 5.9 µg/m³. Of 864 cities with data, 448 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United Kingdom per band1 city: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³13–428 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³284–5203 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³2035–6Poringland 5.9448 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³4486–7174 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³1747–88 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³88–91 city: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³19–101 city: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³113–14

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
NO₂ — annual mean6.28 µg/m³country median 7.12025official estimated total annual mean background concentration9Official
PM10 — annual mean11.47 µg/m³country median 11.32025official estimated total annual mean background concentration10Official
PM2.5 — annual mean5.9 µg/m³country median 6.52025official estimated total annual mean background concentration11Official
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 13.39 · Feb 16.76 · Mar 19.16 · Apr 23.97 · May 24.54 · Jun 28.36 · Jul 30.18 · Aug 30.11 · Sep 27.25 · Oct 25.86 · Nov 18.75 · Dec 13.81 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center6Official
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -6.21 · Feb -6.21 · Mar -4.37 · Apr -3.43 · May -0.2 · Jun 3.98 · Jul 6.88 · Aug 6.5 · Sep 2.76 · Oct -2.01 · Nov -3.54 · Dec -5.62 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center6Official
Average temperature by monthJan 3.96 · Feb 4.14 · Mar 5.84 · Apr 8.63 · May 11.89 · Jun 14.94 · Jul 17.13 · Aug 16.96 · Sep 14.42 · Oct 11.19 · Nov 7.25 · Dec 4.63 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center6Official
Annual PM2.5 over time8 published observations, 2013–2025
Annual PM2.5 in Poringland by year, µg/m³5.38.110.813.620132015201720255.9µg/m³

Annual PM2.5 fell 54.6% between 2013 and 2025, from 13.0 to 5.9.

Cities of a similar size in United Kingdom

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United Kingdom cities
Gwersyllt7,110 residentsKiveton Park7,100 residentsWales7,100 residentsBalsall Common7,095 residentsFeatherstone7,095 residentsSheringham7,090 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Poringland?

The published population was 7,105 people in March 2021. Source: Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.5

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Poringland residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport94%Foreign residents 6%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area2.62 km²Dec 2022ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
City area2.62 km²Dec 2022Exact 2022 Built Up Area polygon area for BUA22CD in EPSG:27700, converted from square metres to km2.4Official
Foreign residents425 people21 Mar 2021Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts.5Official
GP practices per 10,000 residents2.81 per 10,000 people7 Jul 2026NHS ODS GP Practices report + ONSPD Live postcode coordinates7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Schools per 10,000 residents2.81 per 10,000 people7 Jul 2026DfE Get Information About Schools all establishments extract3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Population density2,709 people/km²21 Mar 2021www.ons.gov.uk5Official · built-up-area figure
Population7,105 people21 Mar 2021Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.5Official

Is Poringland a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker52%strong on work, weak on safety · range 41–63%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 50–70%
Student39%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 29–49%
Family43%strong on family, weak on safety · range 32–54%
Retirement51%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 38–64%
Foreign residents425 people21 Mar 2021Official source · Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts.
Population7,105 people21 Mar 2021Official source · Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.
Dwellings3,155 count21 Mar 2021Official source · ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
Gigabit broadband availability82.21 %Not statedIndependent source · www.ofcom.org.uk
Employment rate58.99 %21 Mar 2021Official source · ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
Superfast broadband availability99.08 %Not statedIndependent source · www.ofcom.org.uk
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Owner-occupied homes78.92 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
GP practices2 count7 Jul 2026NHS ODS GP Practices report + ONSPD Live postcode coordinates7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Residents born abroad6 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Median age45 years21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Universities0 count3 Aug 2026Office for Students8Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Poringland under the national coverage rules.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Common questions

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How many people live in Poringland?

The published population was 7,105 people in March 2021. Source: Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales..

Is the air quality good in Poringland?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 5.9 µg/m³ (2025) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: official estimated total annual mean background concentration.

What is the unemployment rate in Poringland?

The unemployment rate is 3.9 % (January 2023). Source: www.ons.gov.uk.

What is the typical salary around Poringland?

The median gross salary is 4,023 EUR/month. Source: www.ons.gov.uk.

How many foreign residents live in Poringland?

425 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts..

Is Poringland a good place to live?

Poringland may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Poringland, United Kingdom: salary, jobs, safety, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/uk/poringland/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary data.police.uk · checked 2026-07-07
  2. Department for Education (GIAS) get-information-schools.service.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-03
  3. DfE Get Information About Schools all establishments extract get-information-schools.service.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-07
  4. Exact 2022 Built Up Area polygon area for BUA22CD in EPSG:27700, converted from square metres to km2. services1.arcgis.com · checked 2026-07-15
  5. Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts. ons.gov.uk · checked 2021-03-21
  6. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. NHS ODS GP Practices report + ONSPD Live postcode coordinates digital.nhs.uk · checked 2026-07-07
  8. Office for Students officeforstudents.org.uk · checked 2026-08-03
  9. official estimated total annual mean background concentration uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-15
  10. official estimated total annual mean background concentration uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-15
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  1. official estimated total annual mean background concentration uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-15
  2. ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-05
  3. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. www.ons.gov.uk ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-27
  6. www.ons.gov.uk ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-26
  7. www.ofcom.org.uk ofcom.org.uk · checked 2026-07-15

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