Socio-economic statistics for Bekesbourne, Kent

Socio-economic statistics for Bekesbourne, Kent

We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Bekesbourne in Canterbury 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 Bekesbourne older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Bekesbourne and Canterbury? Is Bekesbourne an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.

Bekesbourne Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Little Stour & Adisham.
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

How many residents own or rent their home in Bekesbourne and Canterbury

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Bekesbourne either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 72.53 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 27.47 of Bekesbourne residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Little Stour & Adisham 72.53% 27.47%
Canterbury 64.76% 35.24%
South East 65.66% 34.34%
England 61.31% 38.69%

Bekesbourne has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.

Bekesbourne compared to other wards in Canterbury

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Seasalter 84.19% 15.81%
2 Chestfield 83.95% 16.05%
3 Herne & Broomfield 80.95% 19.05%
4 Nailbourne 80.69% 19.31%
5 Reculver 80.09% 19.91%
6 Beltinge 78.96% 21.04%
7 Tankerton 77.67% 22.33%
8 West Bay 76.69% 23.31%
9 Swalecliffe 76.06% 23.94%
10 Blean Forest 75.63% 24.37%
11 Sturry 73.73% 26.27%
12 Little Stour & Adisham 72.53% 27.47%
13 Greenhill (Canterbury) 72.11% 27.9%
14 Gorrell 66.01% 33.99%
15 Heron 60.74% 39.26%
16 Wincheap 51.33% 48.67%
17 St Stephen's (Canterbury) 38.77% 61.23%
18 Westgate (Canterbury) 38.54% 61.46%
19 Northgate (Canterbury) 28.25% 71.75%
Bekesbourne is ranked 12 out of 19 wards in Canterbury for the percentage of home owners.

Bekesbourne 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 Canterbury.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
Canterbury 3.3% -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
The 2021 census had data on people who were economically active (seeking work) yet unemployed on Census day (Sunday March 21st 2021). These statitics do cover Bekesbourne on a ward level. However, it has to be noted that the Census day was during the height of the Covid19 pandemic and therefore are not reflective of normal levels of unemployment. For example, between March 2020 and June 2020 people claiming Universal Credit doubled in most areas of the United Kingdom and then steadily declined up to the day of the Census and beyond. This data also contains the proportion of people in part-time work (working between 1-35 hours per week), which maybe an indicator of under employment in Bekesbourne.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 54.6%
In Part-Time Work 30.53%
Unemployed 3.87%
69.47% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Bekesbourne

Bekesbourne Health Statistics

Little Stour & Adisham 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
Little Stour & Adisham 51.14% 32.07% 12.45% 3.46% 0.88%
Canterbury 47.03% 34.68% 13.19% 3.95% 1.15%
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

How has the health of residents in Canterbury changed since 2011?

Canterbury residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.26% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 46.82% 34.63% 13.37% 4.06% 1.12%
2021 47.03% 34.68% 13.19% 3.95% 1.15%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

Bekesbourne Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Bekesbourne 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

In this first table we have compared Bekesbourne to the national average for England.
Level Little Stour & Adisham England
No Qualifications 13.01% 18.08%
Level 1 8.38% 9.69%
Level 2 12.78% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 5.17% 5.32%
Level 3 16.25% 16.92%
Level 4 41.72% 33.92%

Bekesbourne & Canterbury 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 Bekesbourne in the Canterbury local area district.

Bekesbourne has a lower rate of immigrants than Canterbury, the South East region and England as a whole.
Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Little Stour & Adisham 91.23% 8.77%
Canterbury 87.1% 12.9%
South East 84.24% 15.76%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Bekesbourne compared to other wards in Canterbury

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 Westgate 72.13% 27.87%
2 Northgate 75.44% 24.56%
3 Wincheap 78.55% 21.45%
4 Blean Forest 78.66% 21.34%
5 St Stephen's 78.73% 21.27%
6 Sturry 89.73% 10.27%
7 Little Stour & Adisham 91.23% 8.77%
8 Tankerton 91.64% 8.36%
9 Nailbourne 92.04% 7.96%
10 Gorrell 92.54% 7.46%
11 Heron 92.79% 7.21%
12 Chestfield 94.28% 5.72%
13 Seasalter 94.82% 5.18%
14 Swalecliffe 95.15% 4.85%
15 West Bay 95.23% 4.77%
16 Herne & Broomfield 95.35% 4.65%
17 Reculver 95.55% 4.45%
18 Beltinge 95.58% 4.42%
19 Greenhill 95.95% 4.05%
'; Bekesbourne is ranked 7 out of 19 wards in Canterbury for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

What are the occupations of the residents of Bekesbourne?

The largest employment sector in Bekesbourne is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector Proportion
Professional Occupations 25.57%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 15.47%
Associate Professional & Technical 14.01%
Skilled Trades 11.41%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 9.38%
Administrative & Secretarial 8.85%
Elementary Occupations 6.61%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 3.7%

What is the population of Bekesbourne and Canterbury?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Canterbury including Bekesbourne. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

Ward Population
Barton 14274
Beltinge 6564
Blean Forest 11131
Chartham & Stone Street 7785
Chestfield 7056
Gorrell 10994
Greenhill 4227
Herne & Broomfield 9854
Heron 13671
Little Stour & Adisham 4421
Nailbourne 4095
Northgate 8496
Reculver 4341
Seasalter 8108
St Stephen's 10670
Sturry 8234
Swalecliffe 4122
Tankerton 3717
West Bay 4243
Westgate 10712
Wincheap 10047
Canterbury Total 166762



Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.

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