We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for South Wonston in Winchester from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of South Wonston older than the national average or younger? What is the population of South Wonston and Winchester? Is South Wonston an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
South Wonston Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education South Wonston residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;
- Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
- Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
- Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
- Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd
| Level | The Worthys | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 8.65% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 7.28% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 11.04% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.12% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.17% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 49.59% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in South Wonston and Winchester
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in South Wonston either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 63.85 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 36.15 of South Wonston residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| The Worthys | 63.85% | 36.15% |
| Winchester | 65.59% | 34.41% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
South Wonston has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
South Wonston compared to other wards in Winchester
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Meon Valley | 79.54% | 20.46% |
| 2 | Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery | 78.43% | 21.57% |
| 3 | Wonston and Micheldever | 74.97% | 25.03% |
| 4 | Colden Common and Twyford | 74.91% | 25.09% |
| 5 | Denmead | 73.11% | 26.89% |
| 6 | Bishop's Waltham | 72.39% | 27.61% |
| 7 | St Barnabas | 72.19% | 27.81% |
| 8 | Alresford and Itchen Valley | 71.96% | 28.04% |
| 9 | Whiteley and Shedfield | 71.83% | 28.17% |
| 10 | Upper Meon Valley | 70.12% | 29.88% |
| 11 | The Worthys | 63.85% | 36.15% |
| 12 | St Paul (Winchester) | 63.21% | 36.79% |
| 13 | Southwick and Wickham | 56.66% | 43.34% |
| 14 | St Michael (Winchester) | 47.19% | 52.81% |
| 15 | St Bartholomew (Winchester) | 44.52% | 55.48% |
| 16 | St Luke (Winchester) | 30.83% | 69.17% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
South Wonston Unemployment Statistics
Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of Winchester.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Winchester | 2% | 0% |
| South East | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|---|
| In Employment | 63.66% |
| In Part-Time Work | 25.77% |
| Unemployed | 3.15% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of South Wonston?
The largest employment sector in South Wonston is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Professional Occupations | 27.7% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 18.15% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 17.87% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.27% |
| Skilled Trades | 7.38% |
| Elementary Occupations | 6.38% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 6.36% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 2.69% |
South Wonston Health Statistics
The Worthys has significantly more residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Worthys | 56.19% | 32.26% | 8.75% | 2.29% | 0.51% |
| Winchester | 53.24% | 32.95% | 10.39% | 2.72% | 0.71% |
| South East | 49.98% | 34.01% | 11.77% | 3.31% | 0.93% |
| England | 48.49% | 33.71% | 12.65% | 3.98% | 1.17% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How has the health of residents in Winchester changed since 2011?
Winchester residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.21% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 53.2% | 32.78% | 10.6% | 2.69% | 0.74% |
| 2021 | 53.24% | 32.95% | 10.39% | 2.72% | 0.71% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
South Wonston & Winchester Immigration Statistics
We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for South Wonston in the Winchester local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| The Worthys | 87.64% | 12.36% |
| Winchester | 89.04% | 10.96% |
| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
South Wonston compared to other wards in Winchester
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Michael | 81.5% | 18.5% |
| 2 | St Bartholomew | 83.05% | 16.95% |
| 3 | St Paul | 84.87% | 15.13% |
| 4 | St Barnabas | 85.77% | 14.23% |
| 5 | Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery | 87.14% | 12.86% |
| 6 | St Luke | 87.51% | 12.49% |
| 7 | The Worthys | 87.64% | 12.36% |
| 8 | Whiteley and Shedfield | 90.09% | 9.91% |
| 9 | Wonston and Micheldever | 90.32% | 9.68% |
| 10 | Colden Common and Twyford | 91.19% | 8.81% |
| 11 | Upper Meon Valley | 91.37% | 8.63% |
| 12 | Alresford and Itchen Valley | 91.75% | 8.25% |
| 13 | Southwick and Wickham | 92.44% | 7.56% |
| 14 | Denmead | 93.52% | 6.48% |
| 15 | Bishop's Waltham | 94.6% | 5.4% |
| 16 | Central Meon Valley | 94.66% | 5.34% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
South Wonston Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in The Worthys.| Age Band | Proportion |
|---|---|
| 4 & under |  |
| 5 - 9 years | |
| 10 - 15 years | |
| 16 - 19 years | |
| 20 - 24 years | |
| 25 - 34 years | |
| 35 - 49 years | |
| 50 - 64 years | |
| 65 - 74 years | |
| 75 - 84 years | |
| 85 years & over | |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of South Wonston and Winchester?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Winchester including South Wonston. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Alresford and Itchen Valley | 8646 |
| Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery | 8299 |
| Bishop's Waltham | 7715 |
| Central Meon Valley | 9329 |
| Colden Common and Twyford | 5712 |
| Denmead | 7633 |
| Southwick and Wickham | 7668 |
| St Barnabas | 9288 |
| St Bartholomew | 10094 |
| St Luke | 6441 |
| St Michael | 9293 |
| St Paul | 9637 |
| The Worthys | 6579 |
| Upper Meon Valley | 5628 |
| Whiteley and Shedfield | 6459 |
| Wonston and Micheldever | 7504 |
| Winchester Total | 125925 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
