Lee Ground, Hampshire

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

What are the occupations of the residents of Lee Ground?

The largest employment sector in Lee Ground is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector Proportion
Professional Occupations 22.95%
Associate Professional & Technical 17.14%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 15.49%
Administrative & Secretarial 9.37%
Skilled Trades 9.09%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 8.32%
Elementary Occupations 6.12%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 4.27%

Lee Ground 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 Fareham.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
Fareham 1.7% -0.2%
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 Lee Ground 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 Lee Ground.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 57.5%
In Part-Time Work 28.18%
Unemployed 2.44%
71.82% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Lee Ground

Lee Ground Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Lee Ground 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 Lee Ground to the national average for England.
Level Titchfield England
No Qualifications 12.34% 18.08%
Level 1 8.68% 9.69%
Level 2 14.46% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 6.18% 5.32%
Level 3 18.66% 16.92%
Level 4 37.39% 33.92%

Lee Ground Age Distribution Statistics

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

Lee Ground & Fareham 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 Lee Ground in the Fareham local area district.

Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Titchfield 92.87% 7.13%
Fareham 93.21% 6.79%
South East 84.24% 15.76%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Lee Ground compared to other wards in Fareham

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 Fareham East 91.21% 8.79%
2 Fareham South 92.2% 7.8%
3 Sarisbury 92.31% 7.69%
4 Park Gate 92.6% 7.4%
5 Fareham West 92.78% 7.22%
6 Stubbington 92.86% 7.14%
7 Titchfield 92.87% 7.13%
8 Locks Heath 93.07% 6.93%
9 Fareham North 93.34% 6.66%
10 Warsash 93.36% 6.64%
11 Fareham North-West 93.54% 6.46%
12 Titchfield Common 93.61% 6.39%
13 Hill Head 94.49% 5.51%
14 Portchester West 94.7% 5.3%
15 Portchester East 94.81% 5.19%
'; Lee Ground is ranked 7 out of 15 wards in Fareham for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

How many residents own or rent their home in Lee Ground and Fareham

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Lee Ground either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 76.85 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 23.15 of Lee Ground residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Titchfield 76.85% 23.15%
Fareham 78.52% 21.48%
South East 65.66% 34.34%
England 61.31% 38.69%

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

Lee Ground compared to other wards in Fareham

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Locks Heath 86.74% 13.26%
2 Portchester West 84.21% 15.79%
3 Portchester East 83.82% 16.18%
4 Hill Head 83.22% 16.78%
5 Warsash 83.06% 16.94%
6 Fareham West 82.19% 17.81%
7 Stubbington 82.1% 17.9%
8 Sarisbury 82.04% 17.96%
9 Fareham North 80.95% 19.05%
10 Titchfield 76.85% 23.15%
11 Titchfield Common 75.72% 24.28%
12 Fareham East 73.88% 26.12%
13 Park Gate 71.65% 28.35%
14 Fareham North-West 69.52% 30.48%
15 Fareham South 62.96% 37.04%
Lee Ground is ranked 10 out of 15 wards in Fareham for the percentage of home owners.

Lee Ground Health Statistics

Titchfield 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
Titchfield 51.2% 33.45% 11.7% 2.94% 0.71%
Fareham 48.19% 35.38% 12.39% 3.23% 0.8%
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 Fareham changed since 2011?

Fareham residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 0.19% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 48.55% 35.21% 12.22% 3.13% 0.9%
2021 48.19% 35.38% 12.39% 3.23% 0.8%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

What is the population of Lee Ground and Fareham?

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

Ward Population
Fareham East 7868
Fareham North 7660
Fareham North-West 7457
Fareham South 7662
Fareham West 6558
Hill Head 7299
Locks Heath 7024
Park Gate 9352
Portchester East 11092
Portchester West 6998
Sarisbury 7929
Stubbington 6951
Titchfield 7514
Titchfield Common 7839
Warsash 7135
Fareham Total 116338



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

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