Socio-economic statistics for Broomsgrove, East Sussex

Socio-economic statistics for Broomsgrove, East Sussex

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

What are the occupations of the residents of Broomsgrove?

The largest employment sector in Broomsgrove is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector Proportion
Professional Occupations 17.73%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 14.15%
Associate Professional & Technical 13.94%
Elementary Occupations 11.43%
Skilled Trades 10.92%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 10.83%
Administrative & Secretarial 7.46%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 5.83%

Broomsgrove Health Statistics

Castle has a significantly lower proportion of residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
Area VG G F B VB
Castle (Hastings) 41.46% 35.48% 15.88% 5.47% 1.72%
Hastings 42.2% 35.02% 15.52% 5.52% 1.75%
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 Hastings changed since 2011?

Hastings residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.48% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 40.5% 36.24% 15.82% 5.72% 1.72%
2021 42.2% 35.02% 15.52% 5.52% 1.75%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

Broomsgrove & Hastings 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 Broomsgrove in the Hastings local area district.

Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Castle (Hastings) 80.34% 19.66%
Hastings 88.64% 11.36%
South East 84.24% 15.76%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Broomsgrove compared to other wards in Hastings

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 Central St Leonards 74.59% 25.41%
2 Castle 80.34% 19.66%
3 Gensing 81.85% 18.15%
4 Braybrooke 87.92% 12.08%
5 Maze Hill 88.63% 11.37%
6 Conquest 90.26% 9.74%
7 Silverhill 90.98% 9.02%
8 West St Leonards 91.14% 8.86%
9 Tressell 91.81% 8.19%
10 Wishing Tree 91.97% 8.03%
11 Old Hastings 92.22% 7.78%
12 Hollington 92.67% 7.33%
13 Ashdown 92.7% 7.3%
14 St Helens 92.71% 7.29%
15 Baird 92.72% 7.28%
16 Ore 93.36% 6.64%
'; Broomsgrove is ranked 2 out of 16 wards in Hastings for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

Broomsgrove Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Castle.
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

Broomsgrove 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 Hastings.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
Hastings 5.7% -0.9%
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 Broomsgrove 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 Broomsgrove.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 56%
In Part-Time Work 30.8%
Unemployed 8.25%
69.2% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Broomsgrove

Broomsgrove Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Broomsgrove 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 Broomsgrove to the national average for England.
Level Castle England
No Qualifications 18.09% 18.08%
Level 1 9.63% 9.69%
Level 2 13.9% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 4.04% 5.32%
Level 3 16.97% 16.92%
Level 4 34.76% 33.92%

How many residents own or rent their home in Broomsgrove and Hastings

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Broomsgrove either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 39.91 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 60.09 of Broomsgrove residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Castle (Hastings) 39.91% 60.09%
Hastings 56.58% 43.42%
South East 65.66% 34.34%
England 61.31% 38.69%

Broomsgrove has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.

Broomsgrove compared to other wards in Hastings

# Ward Owned Rented
1 St Helens (Hastings) 78.15% 21.85%
2 Conquest 77.76% 22.24%
3 Ashdown 75.91% 24.09%
4 West St Leonards 68.92% 31.08%
5 Silverhill 67.52% 32.48%
6 Old Hastings 67.32% 32.68%
7 Maze Hill 66.04% 33.96%
8 Braybrooke 61.52% 38.48%
9 Ore 60.05% 39.95%
10 Baird 55.29% 44.71%
11 Wishing Tree 49.26% 50.74%
12 Tressell 48.28% 51.72%
13 Hollington 45.73% 54.27%
14 Gensing 45.4% 54.6%
15 Castle (Hastings) 39.91% 60.09%
16 Central St Leonards 32.79% 67.21%
Broomsgrove is ranked 15 out of 16 wards in Hastings for the percentage of home owners.

What is the population of Broomsgrove and Hastings?

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

Ward Population
Ashdown 5879
Baird 5575
Braybrooke 5627
Castle 7143
Central St Leonards 7706
Conquest 4928
Gensing 6780
Hollington 5732
Maze Hill 5550
Old Hastings 5147
Ore 5697
Silverhill 5716
St Helens 4543
Tressell 5833
West St Leonards 4748
Wishing Tree 5950
Hastings Total 92554



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

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