Socio-economic statistics for Itchen, Hampshire

Socio-economic statistics for Itchen, Hampshire

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

Itchen 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 Eastleigh.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
Eastleigh 2% -0.1%
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 Itchen 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 Itchen.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 59.32%
In Part-Time Work 29.71%
Unemployed 3.09%
70.29% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Itchen

How many residents own or rent their home in Itchen and Eastleigh

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Itchen either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 74.02 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 25.98 of Itchen residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Bishopstoke 74.02% 25.98%
Eastleigh 70.96% 29.04%
South East 65.66% 34.34%
England 61.31% 38.69%

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

Itchen compared to other wards in Eastleigh

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Hiltingbury 87.11% 12.89%
2 Hedge End South 81.79% 18.21%
3 Fair Oak & Horton Heath 81.27% 18.73%
4 Chandler's Ford 80.14% 19.86%
5 West End South 77.9% 22.1%
6 West End North 74.44% 25.56%
7 Bishopstoke 74.02% 25.98%
8 Botley 71.7% 28.3%
9 Hedge End North 70.48% 29.52%
10 Eastleigh North 67.73% 32.27%
11 Bursledon & Hound North 65.79% 34.21%
12 Hamble & Netley 64.54% 35.46%
13 Eastleigh Central 53.41% 46.59%
14 Eastleigh South 49.51% 50.49%
Itchen is ranked 7 out of 14 wards in Eastleigh for the percentage of home owners.

Itchen & Eastleigh 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 Itchen in the Eastleigh local area district.

Itchen has a lower rate of immigrants than Eastleigh, the South East region and England as a whole.
Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Bishopstoke 93.78% 6.22%
Eastleigh 90.67% 9.33%
South East 84.24% 15.76%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Itchen compared to other wards in Eastleigh

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 Eastleigh Central 83.94% 16.06%
2 Eastleigh South 87.62% 12.38%
3 Hiltingbury 87.7% 12.3%
4 Chandler's Ford 89.06% 10.94%
5 West End South 89.67% 10.33%
6 Eastleigh North 90.14% 9.86%
7 Bursledon & Hound North 90.78% 9.22%
8 Hedge End North 91.37% 8.63%
9 West End North 92.37% 7.63%
10 Hamble & Netley 92.82% 7.18%
11 Botley 93.37% 6.63%
12 Bishopstoke 93.78% 6.22%
13 Hedge End South 93.97% 6.03%
14 Fair Oak & Horton Heath 94.2% 5.8%
'; Itchen is ranked 12 out of 14 wards in Eastleigh for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

Itchen Health Statistics

Bishopstoke has a lower proportion of residents (very_good_pc-$ward_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
Area VG G F B VB
Bishopstoke 47.01% 36.51% 12.19% 3.37% 0.92%
Eastleigh 49.82% 34.74% 11.65% 3% 0.79%
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 Eastleigh changed since 2011?

Eastleigh residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.09% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 49.17% 35.3% 11.61% 3.05% 0.87%
2021 49.82% 34.74% 11.65% 3% 0.79%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

Itchen Age Distribution Statistics

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

Itchen Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Itchen 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 Itchen to the national average for England.
Level Bishopstoke England
No Qualifications 15.46% 18.08%
Level 1 10.56% 9.69%
Level 2 14.48% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 7.71% 5.32%
Level 3 18.89% 16.92%
Level 4 30.28% 33.92%

What are the occupations of the residents of Itchen?

The largest employment sector in Itchen is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector Proportion
Professional Occupations 21.46%
Skilled Trades 12.74%
Associate Professional & Technical 12.62%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 11.9%
Administrative & Secretarial 10.98%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 9.86%
Elementary Occupations 7.95%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 5.73%

What is the population of Itchen and Eastleigh?

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

Ward Population
Bishopstoke 10837
Botley 6132
Bursledon & Hound North 9179
Chandler's Ford 10686
Eastleigh Central 11812
Eastleigh North 10062
Eastleigh South 10859
Fair Oak & Horton Heath 10600
Hamble & Netley 10223
Hedge End North 11137
Hedge End South 11278
Hiltingbury 10798
West End North 5847
West End South 6070
Eastleigh Total 135520



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

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