We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Leigh Park in Havant 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 Leigh Park older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Leigh Park and Havant? Is Leigh Park an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Leigh Park & Havant 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 Leigh Park in the Havant local area district.
Leigh Park has a lower rate of immigrants than Havant, the South East region and England as a whole.
Area |
Born in UK |
Born outside UK |
Barncroft |
94.01% |
5.99% |
Havant |
93.56% |
6.44% |
South East |
84.24% |
15.76% |
England |
82.65% |
17.35% |
Leigh Park compared to other wards in Havant
# |
Ward |
Born in UK |
Born outside UK |
1 |
St Faith's |
91.62% |
8.38% |
2 |
Stakes |
91.86% |
8.14% |
3 |
Emsworth |
92.68% |
7.32% |
4 |
Hayling West |
93.16% |
6.84% |
5 |
Bedhampton |
93.2% |
6.8% |
6 |
Waterloo |
93.39% |
6.61% |
7 |
Hart Plain |
93.88% |
6.12% |
8 |
Purbrook |
94% |
6% |
9 |
Hayling East |
94.01% |
5.99% |
10 |
Barncroft |
94.01% |
5.99% |
11 |
Cowplain |
94.43% |
5.57% |
12 |
Battins |
94.69% |
5.31% |
13 |
Warren Park |
95.14% |
4.86% |
14 |
Bondfields |
95.27% |
4.73% |
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Leigh Park is ranked 10 out of 14 wards in Havant for the number of residents born outside of the UK.
Leigh Park Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Leigh Park 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 Leigh Park to the national average for England.
Level |
Barncroft |
England |
No Qualifications |
26.42% |
18.08% |
Level 1 |
13.12% |
9.69% |
Level 2 |
16.81% |
13.32% |
Apprenticeship |
6.32% |
5.32% |
Level 3 |
18.36% |
16.92% |
Level 4 |
16.47% |
33.92% |
Leigh Park 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 Havant.
Area |
Unemployed |
Yearly Change |
Havant |
3.5% |
-0.4% |
South East |
2.9% |
-0.3% |
England |
3.8% |
-0.3% |
UK |
3.7% |
-0.3% |
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 Leigh Park 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 Leigh Park.
Economic Status |
Proportion |
In Employment |
59.41% |
In Part-Time Work |
27.85% |
Unemployed |
5.04% |
72.15% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Leigh Park
How many residents own or rent their home in Leigh Park and Havant
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Leigh Park either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 58.29 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 41.71 of Leigh Park residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area |
Owned |
Rented |
Barncroft |
58.29% |
41.71% |
Havant |
67.92% |
32.08% |
South East |
65.66% |
34.34% |
England |
61.31% |
38.69% |
Leigh Park has a lower level of home ownership than than the national average.
Leigh Park compared to other wards in Havant
# |
Ward |
Owned |
Rented |
1 |
Cowplain |
82.04% |
17.96% |
2 |
Purbrook |
79.3% |
20.7% |
3 |
Hayling West |
78.06% |
21.94% |
4 |
Bedhampton |
77.16% |
22.84% |
5 |
Hayling East |
75.7% |
24.3% |
6 |
Emsworth |
74.89% |
25.11% |
7 |
Waterloo (Havant) |
71.95% |
28.05% |
8 |
St Faith's |
70.9% |
29.1% |
9 |
Hart Plain |
68.49% |
31.51% |
10 |
Stakes |
59.16% |
40.84% |
11 |
Barncroft |
58.29% |
41.71% |
12 |
Bondfields |
47.25% |
52.75% |
13 |
Battins |
43.4% |
56.6% |
14 |
Warren Park |
37.32% |
62.68% |
Leigh Park is ranked 11 out of 14 wards in Havant for the percentage of home owners.
Leigh Park Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Barncroft.
Age Band |
Proportion |
4 & under |
|
5 - 9 years |
|
10 - 15 years |
|
16 - 19 years |
|
20 - 24 years |
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25 - 34 years |
|
35 - 49 years |
|
50 - 64 years |
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65 - 74 years |
|
75 - 84 years |
|
85 years & over |
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What are the occupations of the residents of Leigh Park?
The largest employment sector in Leigh Park is Skilled Trades. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.
Sector |
Proportion |
Skilled Trades |
15.79% |
Elementary Occupations |
14.51% |
Caring, leisure & Other Services |
14.38% |
Associate Professional & Technical |
10.53% |
Professional Occupations |
10.1% |
Process Plant & Machine Operatives |
9.87% |
Administrative & Secretarial |
7.8% |
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials |
7.43% |
Leigh Park Health Statistics
Barncroft 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 |
Barncroft |
43.85% |
34.79% |
15.26% |
4.85% |
1.25% |
Havant |
44.3% |
35.57% |
14.51% |
4.38% |
1.24% |
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 Havant changed since 2011?
Havant residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 0.3% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year |
VG |
G |
F |
B |
VB |
2011 |
44.31% |
35.86% |
14.24% |
4.29% |
1.31% |
2021 |
44.3% |
35.57% |
14.51% |
4.38% |
1.24% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What is the population of Leigh Park and Havant?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Havant including Leigh Park. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
Ward |
Population |
Barncroft |
7003 |
Battins |
7264 |
Bedhampton |
9056 |
Bondfields |
7008 |
Cowplain |
9413 |
Emsworth |
10110 |
Hart Plain |
10214 |
Hayling East |
9293 |
Hayling West |
8529 |
Purbrook |
9557 |
St Faith's |
10172 |
Stakes |
10512 |
Warren Park |
8007 |
Waterloo |
10201 |
Havant Total |
126339 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
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