We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Lower Rainham in Medway 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 Lower Rainham older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Lower Rainham and Medway? Is Lower Rainham an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Lower Rainham Health Statistics
Twydall 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twydall | 43.24% | 34.4% | 15.38% | 5.24% | 1.74% |
| Medway | 47.48% | 34.58% | 12.83% | 3.99% | 1.11% |
| 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 Medway changed since 2011?
Medway 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 | 45.72% | 36.25% | 13% | 3.94% | 1.09% |
| 2021 | 47.48% | 34.58% | 12.83% | 3.99% | 1.11% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Lower Rainham & Medway 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 Lower Rainham in the Medway local area district.
Lower Rainham has a lower rate of immigrants than Medway, the South East region and England as a whole.| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Twydall | 91.81% | 8.19% |
| Medway | 86.18% | 13.82% |
| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Lower Rainham compared to other wards in Medway
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chatham Central | 74.24% | 25.76% |
| 2 | Gillingham South | 74.37% | 25.63% |
| 3 | River | 75.22% | 24.78% |
| 4 | Gillingham North | 79.27% | 20.73% |
| 5 | Luton and Wayfield | 80.84% | 19.16% |
| 6 | Rochester East | 84.37% | 15.63% |
| 7 | Rochester South and Horsted | 85.35% | 14.65% |
| 8 | Strood North | 86.11% | 13.89% |
| 9 | Watling | 86.24% | 13.76% |
| 10 | Strood South | 86.8% | 13.2% |
| 11 | Rochester West | 87.2% | 12.8% |
| 12 | Princes Park | 90.31% | 9.69% |
| 13 | Hempstead and Wigmore | 90.67% | 9.33% |
| 14 | Walderslade | 91.59% | 8.41% |
| 15 | Twydall | 91.81% | 8.19% |
| 16 | Rainham North | 92.43% | 7.57% |
| 17 | Strood Rural | 92.49% | 7.51% |
| 18 | Lordswood and Capstone | 92.85% | 7.15% |
| 19 | Rainham Central | 92.91% | 7.09% |
| 20 | Rainham South | 92.96% | 7.04% |
| 21 | Peninsula | 93.28% | 6.72% |
| 22 | Cuxton and Halling | 93.69% | 6.31% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Lower Rainham Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Lower Rainham 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 | Twydall | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 23.07% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 13.21% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 16.86% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.92% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.36% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 19.53% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Lower Rainham and Medway
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Lower Rainham either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 65.36 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 34.64 of Lower Rainham residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Twydall | 65.36% | 34.64% |
| Medway | 64.71% | 35.29% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Lower Rainham has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Lower Rainham compared to other wards in Medway
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hempstead and Wigmore | 89.06% | 10.94% |
| 2 | Rainham Central | 84.81% | 15.19% |
| 3 | Cuxton and Halling | 81.53% | 18.47% |
| 4 | Rochester South and Horsted | 77.81% | 22.19% |
| 5 | Peninsula | 77.12% | 22.88% |
| 6 | Watling (Medway) | 77.05% | 22.95% |
| 7 | Rainham South | 76.48% | 23.52% |
| 8 | Strood Rural | 75.92% | 24.08% |
| 9 | Lordswood and Capstone | 73.96% | 26.04% |
| 10 | Rainham North | 72.59% | 27.41% |
| 11 | Walderslade | 72.01% | 27.99% |
| 12 | Princes Park (Medway) | 69.67% | 30.33% |
| 13 | Strood North | 68.54% | 31.46% |
| 14 | Twydall | 65.36% | 34.64% |
| 15 | Strood South | 62.23% | 37.77% |
| 16 | Rochester West | 57.43% | 42.57% |
| 17 | Rochester East | 54.95% | 45.05% |
| 18 | Gillingham South | 50.85% | 49.15% |
| 19 | Luton and Wayfield | 50.57% | 49.43% |
| 20 | Chatham Central | 44.95% | 55.05% |
| 21 | Gillingham North | 43.06% | 56.94% |
| 22 | River (Medway) | 40.79% | 59.21% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Lower Rainham Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Twydall.| 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)
Lower Rainham 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 Medway.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Medway | 3.8% | -0.7% |
| 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 | 55.28% |
| In Part-Time Work | 26.79% |
| Unemployed | 5.28% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Lower Rainham?
The largest employment sector in Lower Rainham is Skilled Trades. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Skilled Trades | 13.48% |
| Professional Occupations | 12.96% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 12.45% |
| Elementary Occupations | 12.4% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 10.92% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.78% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 9.57% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 9.27% |
What is the population of Lower Rainham and Medway?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Medway including Lower Rainham. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Chatham Central | 17547 |
| Cuxton and Halling | 6683 |
| Gillingham North | 19872 |
| Gillingham South | 17932 |
| Hempstead and Wigmore | 7767 |
| Lordswood and Capstone | 9025 |
| Luton and Wayfield | 15402 |
| Peninsula | 14712 |
| Princes Park | 10225 |
| Rainham Central | 12088 |
| Rainham North | 8766 |
| Rainham South | 13388 |
| River | 12100 |
| Rochester East | 10670 |
| Rochester South and Horsted | 13752 |
| Rochester West | 10912 |
| Strood North | 14393 |
| Strood Rural | 15200 |
| Strood South | 16495 |
| Twydall | 13348 |
| Walderslade | 9421 |
| Watling | 9444 |
| Medway Total | 279142 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
