Socio-economic statistics for New Brighton, Hampshire

Socio-economic statistics for New Brighton, Hampshire

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

New Brighton 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%
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 New Brighton 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 New Brighton.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 48.88%
In Part-Time Work 31.39%
Unemployed 3.12%
68.61% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in New Brighton

How many residents own or rent their home in New Brighton and Havant

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in New Brighton either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 74.89 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 25.11 of New Brighton residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Emsworth 74.89% 25.11%
Havant 67.92% 32.08%
South East 65.66% 34.34%
England 61.31% 38.69%

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

New Brighton 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%
New Brighton is ranked 6 out of 14 wards in Havant for the percentage of home owners.

New Brighton Age Distribution Statistics

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

What are the occupations of the residents of New Brighton?

The largest employment sector in New Brighton is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector Proportion
Professional Occupations 24.59%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 15.82%
Associate Professional & Technical 14.61%
Skilled Trades 10.32%
Administrative & Secretarial 9.75%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 8.36%
Elementary Occupations 6.64%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 3.82%

New Brighton & 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 New Brighton in the Havant local area district.

Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Emsworth 92.68% 7.32%
Havant 93.56% 6.44%
South East 84.24% 15.76%
England 82.65% 17.35%

New Brighton 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%
'; New Brighton is ranked 3 out of 14 wards in Havant for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

New Brighton Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education New Brighton 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 New Brighton to the national average for England.
Level Emsworth England
No Qualifications 13.82% 18.08%
Level 1 8.55% 9.69%
Level 2 13.09% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 5.49% 5.32%
Level 3 15.23% 16.92%
Level 4 41.47% 33.92%

New Brighton Health Statistics

Emsworth 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
Emsworth 46.84% 35.47% 13.24% 3.37% 1.08%
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 New Brighton and Havant?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Havant including New Brighton. 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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