We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Guestling Green 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 Guestling Green older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Guestling Green and Hastings? Is Guestling Green an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Guestling Green & 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 Guestling Green in the Hastings local area district.
Guestling Green has a lower rate of immigrants than Hastings, the South East region and England as a whole.| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Ore | 93.36% | 6.64% |
| Hastings | 88.64% | 11.36% |
| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Guestling Green 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% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Guestling Green 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
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|---|
| In Employment | 53.68% |
| In Part-Time Work | 33.53% |
| Unemployed | 4.85% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Guestling Green Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Guestling Green 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 | Ore | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 21.85% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 12.42% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 16.11% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.02% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 18.01% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 23.59% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Guestling Green and Hastings
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Guestling Green either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 60.05 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 39.95 of Guestling Green residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Ore | 60.05% | 39.95% |
| Hastings | 56.58% | 43.42% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Guestling Green has a lower level of home ownership than than the national average.
Guestling Green 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% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Guestling Green?
The largest employment sector in Guestling Green is Caring, leisure & Other Services. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 15.89% |
| Skilled Trades | 13.9% |
| Professional Occupations | 13.69% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 11.38% |
| Elementary Occupations | 10.76% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 10.43% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.4% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 6.62% |
Guestling Green Health Statistics
Ore 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ore | 43.11% | 35.33% | 14.97% | 5.13% | 1.47% |
| 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
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
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
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Guestling Green Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Ore.| 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 Guestling Green and Hastings?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Hastings including Guestling Green. 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 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
