We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Isle of Thanet in Thanet 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 Isle of Thanet older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Isle of Thanet and Thanet? Is Isle of Thanet an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Isle of Thanet Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Isle of Thanet 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 | Northwood | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 27.29% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 13.86% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.86% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.72% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 16.2% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 17.99% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Isle of Thanet Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Northwood.| 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 are the occupations of the residents of Isle of Thanet?
The largest employment sector in Isle of Thanet is Caring, leisure & Other Services. The smallest employment sector is Administrative & Secretarial.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 14.17% |
| Elementary Occupations | 13.66% |
| Skilled Trades | 12.1% |
| Professional Occupations | 11.01% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 10.47% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 9.38% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 9.3% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.1% |
Isle of Thanet & Thanet 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 Isle of Thanet in the Thanet local area district.
Isle of Thanet has a lower rate of immigrants than Thanet, the South East region and England as a whole.| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Northwood (Thanet) | 93.51% | 6.49% |
| Thanet | 90.24% | 9.76% |
| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Isle of Thanet compared to other wards in Thanet
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cliftonville West | 76.13% | 23.87% |
| 2 | Margate Central | 80.59% | 19.41% |
| 3 | Eastcliff | 86.76% | 13.24% |
| 4 | Central Harbour | 88.73% | 11.27% |
| 5 | Salmestone | 88.88% | 11.12% |
| 6 | Westbrook | 89.02% | 10.98% |
| 7 | Kingsgate | 90.68% | 9.32% |
| 8 | Viking | 90.7% | 9.3% |
| 9 | Dane Valley | 91.17% | 8.83% |
| 10 | Bradstowe | 91.67% | 8.33% |
| 11 | Cliftonville East | 92.05% | 7.95% |
| 12 | Newington | 92.25% | 7.75% |
| 13 | St Peters | 92.44% | 7.56% |
| 14 | Sir Moses Montefiore | 93.01% | 6.99% |
| 15 | Beacon Road | 93.09% | 6.91% |
| 16 | Westgate-on-Sea | 93.28% | 6.72% |
| 17 | Nethercourt | 93.34% | 6.66% |
| 18 | Cliffsend and Pegwell | 93.4% | 6.6% |
| 19 | Northwood | 93.51% | 6.49% |
| 20 | Birchington North | 93.67% | 6.33% |
| 21 | Birchington South | 94.33% | 5.67% |
| 22 | Garlinge | 94.5% | 5.5% |
| 23 | Thanet Villages | 94.6% | 5.4% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Isle of Thanet and Thanet
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Isle of Thanet either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 61.81 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 38.19 of Isle of Thanet residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Northwood (Thanet) | 61.81% | 38.19% |
| Thanet | 61.35% | 38.65% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Isle of Thanet has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Isle of Thanet compared to other wards in Thanet
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birchington North | 85.66% | 14.34% |
| 2 | Kingsgate | 85.4% | 14.6% |
| 3 | Cliffsend and Pegwell | 79.18% | 20.82% |
| 4 | Cliftonville East | 78.98% | 21.02% |
| 5 | Bradstowe | 77.46% | 22.54% |
| 6 | Birchington South | 75.63% | 24.37% |
| 7 | St Peters (Thanet) | 74.47% | 25.53% |
| 8 | Thanet Villages | 73.91% | 26.09% |
| 9 | Nethercourt | 73.6% | 26.4% |
| 10 | Viking (Thanet) | 73.56% | 26.44% |
| 11 | Garlinge | 68.66% | 31.34% |
| 12 | Westbrook (Thanet) | 65.4% | 34.6% |
| 13 | Beacon Road | 65.29% | 34.71% |
| 14 | Sir Moses Montefiore | 64.85% | 35.15% |
| 15 | Northwood (Thanet) | 61.81% | 38.19% |
| 16 | Westgate-on-Sea | 61.24% | 38.76% |
| 17 | Salmestone | 57.9% | 42.1% |
| 18 | Dane Valley (Thanet) | 51.91% | 48.09% |
| 19 | Central Harbour | 49.85% | 50.15% |
| 20 | Eastcliff (Thanet) | 43.03% | 56.97% |
| 21 | Newington (Thanet) | 42.28% | 57.72% |
| 22 | Cliftonville West | 33.39% | 66.61% |
| 23 | Margate Central | 26.92% | 73.08% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Isle of Thanet Health Statistics
Northwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood (Thanet) | 39.14% | 34.75% | 17.08% | 6.82% | 2.21% |
| Thanet | 41.97% | 35.04% | 15.75% | 5.56% | 1.67% |
| 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 Thanet changed since 2011?
Thanet residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.18% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 40.72% | 35.11% | 16.68% | 5.8% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | 41.97% | 35.04% | 15.75% | 5.56% | 1.67% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Isle of Thanet 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 Thanet.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Thanet | 5.8% | -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 | 49.04% |
| In Part-Time Work | 31.57% |
| Unemployed | 5.61% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Isle of Thanet and Thanet?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Thanet including Isle of Thanet. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Beacon Road | 4803 |
| Birchington North | 3802 |
| Birchington South | 6436 |
| Bradstowe | 4214 |
| Central Harbour | 8470 |
| Cliffsend and Pegwell | 4672 |
| Cliftonville East | 6319 |
| Cliftonville West | 10867 |
| Dane Valley | 7954 |
| Eastcliff | 8375 |
| Garlinge | 4726 |
| Kingsgate | 2247 |
| Margate Central | 6214 |
| Nethercourt | 4745 |
| Newington | 5478 |
| Northwood | 6701 |
| Salmestone | 5862 |
| Sir Moses Montefiore | 5217 |
| St Peters | 6953 |
| Thanet Villages | 7726 |
| Viking | 7494 |
| Westbrook | 4375 |
| Westgate-on-Sea | 7808 |
| Thanet Total | 141458 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
