Socio-economic statistics for Earl Soham, Suffolk

Socio-economic statistics for Earl Soham, Suffolk

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

Earl Soham & East Suffolk 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 Earl Soham in the East Suffolk local area district.

Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Framlingham 93.76% 6.24%
East Suffolk 94.04% 5.96%
East 85.09% 14.91%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Earl Soham compared to other wards in East Suffolk

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 Eastern Felixstowe 90.6% 9.4%
2 Kesgrave 91.38% 8.62%
3 Western Felixstowe 91.73% 8.27%
4 Rushmere St Andrew 91.92% 8.08%
5 Deben 91.95% 8.05%
6 Martlesham & Purdis Farm 92.06% 7.94%
7 Rendlesham & Orford 92.42% 7.58%
8 Woodbridge 92.51% 7.49%
9 Harbour & Normanston 93.05% 6.95%
10 Bungay & Wainford 93.39% 6.61%
11 Aldeburgh & Leiston 93.66% 6.34%
12 Framlingham 93.76% 6.24%
13 Melton 94.03% 5.97%
14 Saxmundham 94.07% 5.93%
15 Kirkley & Pakefield 94.13% 5.87%
16 Orwell & Villages 94.29% 5.71%
17 Southwold 94.3% 5.7%
18 Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton 94.81% 5.19%
19 Carlford & Fynn Valley 95.01% 4.99%
20 Kelsale & Yoxford 95.17% 4.83%
21 Wickham Market 95.2% 4.8%
22 Lothingland 95.63% 4.37%
23 Halesworth & Blything 95.9% 4.1%
24 Beccles & Worlingham 95.98% 4.02%
25 Carlton & Whitton 96.42% 3.58%
26 Gunton & St Margarets 96.48% 3.52%
27 Oulton Broad 96.49% 3.51%
28 Kessingland 96.86% 3.14%
29 Carlton Colville 96.88% 3.12%
'; Earl Soham is ranked 12 out of 29 wards in East Suffolk for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

Earl Soham Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Earl Soham 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 Earl Soham to the national average for England.
Level Framlingham England
No Qualifications 14.75% 18.08%
Level 1 8.94% 9.69%
Level 2 14.07% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 5.09% 5.32%
Level 3 16.84% 16.92%
Level 4 37.96% 33.92%

How many residents own or rent their home in Earl Soham and East Suffolk

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Earl Soham either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 71.11 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 28.89 of Earl Soham residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Framlingham 71.11% 28.89%
East Suffolk 68.88% 31.12%
East 65.23% 34.77%
England 61.31% 38.69%

Earl Soham has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.

Earl Soham compared to other wards in East Suffolk

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Rushmere St Andrew 92.42% 7.58%
2 Carlford & Fynn Valley 80.59% 19.41%
3 Martlesham & Purdis Farm 80.3% 19.7%
4 Carlton Colville 78.08% 21.92%
5 Orwell & Villages 77.17% 22.83%
6 Kesgrave 76.68% 23.32%
7 Oulton Broad 76.65% 23.35%
8 Lothingland (East Suffolk) 76.54% 23.46%
9 Southwold 71.98% 28.02%
10 Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton 71.66% 28.34%
11 Melton 71.45% 28.55%
12 Eastern Felixstowe 71.26% 28.74%
13 Framlingham 71.11% 28.89%
14 Kessingland 70.93% 29.07%
15 Carlton & Whitton 70.43% 29.57%
16 Halesworth & Blything 70.23% 29.77%
17 Kelsale & Yoxford 70.19% 29.81%
18 Rendlesham & Orford 69.83% 30.17%
19 Wickham Market 69.07% 30.93%
20 Deben 68.73% 31.27%
21 Bungay & Wainford 68.13% 31.87%
22 Beccles & Worlingham 67.82% 32.18%
23 Woodbridge 67.76% 32.24%
24 Gunton & St Margarets 67.19% 32.81%
25 Aldeburgh & Leiston 66.59% 33.41%
26 Kirkley & Pakefield 59.96% 40.04%
27 Saxmundham 59.27% 40.73%
28 Western Felixstowe 57.16% 42.84%
29 Harbour & Normanston 43.31% 56.69%
Earl Soham is ranked 13 out of 29 wards in East Suffolk for the percentage of home owners.

What are the occupations of the residents of Earl Soham?

The largest employment sector in Earl Soham is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector Proportion
Professional Occupations 19.83%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 17.88%
Associate Professional & Technical 13.65%
Skilled Trades 13.57%
Administrative & Secretarial 9.04%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 8.28%
Elementary Occupations 7.93%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 4.08%

Earl Soham Health Statistics

Framlingham 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
Framlingham 49.46% 34.16% 12.22% 3.33% 0.83%
East Suffolk 43.33% 35.97% 14.98% 4.53% 1.2%
East 48.28% 34.64% 12.5% 3.58% 1%
England 48.49% 33.71% 12.65% 3.98% 1.17%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

Earl Soham Age Distribution Statistics

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

Earl Soham 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 East Suffolk.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
East Suffolk 2.7% -0.5%
East of England 3% -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 Earl Soham 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 Earl Soham.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 52.15%
In Part-Time Work 33.58%
Unemployed 3%
66.42% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Earl Soham

What is the population of Earl Soham and East Suffolk?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in East Suffolk including Earl Soham. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

Ward Population
East Suffolk Total 0



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

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