We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Southwood in Rushmoor 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 Southwood older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Southwood and Rushmoor? Is Southwood an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
What are the occupations of the residents of Southwood?
The largest employment sector in Southwood is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Professional Occupations | 19.62% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 14.42% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 12.78% |
| Skilled Trades | 10.37% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.35% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 9.9% |
| Elementary Occupations | 9.64% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 5.02% |
Southwood 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 Rushmoor.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Rushmoor | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 64.05% |
| In Part-Time Work | 24.75% |
| Unemployed | 3.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Southwood & Rushmoor 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 Southwood in the Rushmoor local area district.
Southwood has a lower rate of immigrants than Rushmoor, the South East region and England as a whole.| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Cove and Southwood | 84.25% | 15.75% |
| Rushmoor | 76.15% | 23.85% |
| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Southwood compared to other wards in Rushmoor
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wellington | 60.64% | 39.36% |
| 2 | Cherrywood | 64.98% | 35.02% |
| 3 | Manor Park | 65.7% | 34.3% |
| 4 | Rowhill | 75.29% | 24.71% |
| 5 | Empress | 76.14% | 23.86% |
| 6 | West Heath | 77.43% | 22.58% |
| 7 | St Mark's | 78.33% | 21.67% |
| 8 | North Town | 78.57% | 21.43% |
| 9 | Aldershot Park | 81.79% | 18.21% |
| 10 | Cove and Southwood | 84.25% | 15.75% |
| 11 | Knellwood | 84.32% | 15.68% |
| 12 | Fernhill | 85.08% | 14.92% |
| 13 | St John's | 85.99% | 14.01% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Southwood Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Cove and Southwood.| 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)
How many residents own or rent their home in Southwood and Rushmoor
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Southwood either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 70.39 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 29.61 of Southwood residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Cove and Southwood | 70.39% | 29.61% |
| Rushmoor | 60.49% | 39.51% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Southwood has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Southwood compared to other wards in Rushmoor
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knellwood | 78.86% | 21.14% |
| 2 | West Heath (Rushmoor) | 74.66% | 25.34% |
| 3 | Fernhill (Rushmoor) | 72.9% | 27.1% |
| 4 | St John's (Rushmoor) | 71.93% | 28.07% |
| 5 | Cove and Southwood | 70.39% | 29.61% |
| 6 | Rowhill | 64.46% | 35.54% |
| 7 | North Town | 63.68% | 36.32% |
| 8 | Empress | 59.34% | 40.66% |
| 9 | Manor Park (Rushmoor) | 59.24% | 40.76% |
| 10 | Aldershot Park | 54.12% | 45.88% |
| 11 | St Mark's (Rushmoor) | 49.1% | 50.9% |
| 12 | Cherrywood | 48.27% | 51.73% |
| 13 | Wellington (Rushmoor) | 26.1% | 73.9% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Southwood Health Statistics
Cove and Southwood has more residents (very_good_pc-$country_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cove and Southwood | 51.26% | 34.76% | 10.61% | 2.83% | 0.54% |
| Rushmoor | 49.55% | 34.9% | 11.8% | 2.97% | 0.78% |
| 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 Rushmoor changed since 2011?
Rushmoor residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 1.16% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 50.07% | 35.54% | 10.77% | 2.8% | 0.82% |
| 2021 | 49.55% | 34.9% | 11.8% | 2.97% | 0.78% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Southwood Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Southwood 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 | Cove and Southwood | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 15.02% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 11.56% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 16.3% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.95% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 18.2% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 30.58% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Southwood and Rushmoor?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Rushmoor including Southwood. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Aldershot Park | 7540 |
| Cherrywood | 8207 |
| Cove and Southwood | 7102 |
| Empress | 5701 |
| Fernhill | 6660 |
| Knellwood | 7536 |
| Manor Park | 8395 |
| North Town | 6679 |
| Rowhill | 6875 |
| St John's | 6887 |
| St Mark's | 7896 |
| Wellington | 7994 |
| West Heath | 6915 |
| Rushmoor Total | 94387 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
