We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for North End in Portsmouth 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 North End older than the national average or younger? What is the population of North End and Portsmouth? Is North End an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
North End Health Statistics
Fratton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fratton | 46.24% | 35.75% | 13.06% | 3.97% | 0.98% |
| Portsmouth | 47.36% | 34.83% | 12.86% | 3.85% | 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 Portsmouth changed since 2011?
Portsmouth residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 0.34% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 47.69% | 34.84% | 12.42% | 3.9% | 1.15% |
| 2021 | 47.36% | 34.83% | 12.86% | 3.85% | 1.11% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of North End?
The largest employment sector in North End is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Elementary Occupations | 14.88% |
| Professional Occupations | 13.31% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 13.04% |
| Skilled Trades | 12.08% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 10.68% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 10.42% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.51% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 7.49% |
North End Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education North End 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 | Fratton | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 18.74% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 11.51% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 15.27% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.25% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 19.79% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 26.24% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
North End Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Fratton.| 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)
North End 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 Portsmouth.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 4.6% | -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
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|---|
| In Employment | 60.7% |
| In Part-Time Work | 26.63% |
| Unemployed | 6.09% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in North End and Portsmouth
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in North End either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 46.87 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 53.13 of North End residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Fratton | 46.87% | 53.13% |
| Portsmouth | 52.26% | 47.74% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
North End has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.
North End compared to other wards in Portsmouth
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drayton and Farlington | 82.61% | 17.39% |
| 2 | Copnor | 75.08% | 24.92% |
| 3 | Baffins | 70.95% | 29.05% |
| 4 | Milton (Portsmouth) | 61.76% | 38.24% |
| 5 | Cosham | 61.17% | 38.83% |
| 6 | Hilsea | 61.04% | 38.96% |
| 7 | Eastney and Craneswater | 54.9% | 45.1% |
| 8 | Paulsgrove | 53.05% | 46.95% |
| 9 | Central Southsea | 47.43% | 52.57% |
| 10 | Fratton | 46.87% | 53.13% |
| 11 | Nelson (Portsmouth) | 46.36% | 53.64% |
| 12 | St Jude | 42.46% | 57.54% |
| 13 | St Thomas (Portsmouth) | 33.58% | 66.42% |
| 14 | Charles Dickens | 13.78% | 86.22% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
North End & Portsmouth 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 North End in the Portsmouth local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Fratton | 77.67% | 22.33% |
| Portsmouth | 83.06% | 16.94% |
| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
North End compared to other wards in Portsmouth
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charles Dickens | 74.73% | 25.27% |
| 2 | St Thomas | 74.81% | 25.19% |
| 3 | St Jude | 76.14% | 23.86% |
| 4 | Fratton | 77.67% | 22.33% |
| 5 | Central Southsea | 79% | 21% |
| 6 | Eastney and Craneswater | 81.33% | 18.67% |
| 7 | Nelson | 81.43% | 18.57% |
| 8 | Milton | 85.36% | 14.64% |
| 9 | Hilsea | 86.22% | 13.78% |
| 10 | Cosham | 87.33% | 12.67% |
| 11 | Copnor | 89.53% | 10.47% |
| 12 | Paulsgrove | 90.46% | 9.54% |
| 13 | Baffins | 91.02% | 8.98% |
| 14 | Drayton and Farlington | 92.97% | 7.03% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of North End and Portsmouth?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Portsmouth including North End. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Baffins | 15061 |
| Central Southsea | 16789 |
| Charles Dickens | 24370 |
| Copnor | 13418 |
| Cosham | 14670 |
| Drayton and Farlington | 13314 |
| Eastney and Craneswater | 13721 |
| Fratton | 15747 |
| Hilsea | 13543 |
| Milton | 14295 |
| Nelson | 15110 |
| Paulsgrove | 14142 |
| St Jude | 12842 |
| St Thomas | 17670 |
| Portsmouth Total | 214692 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
