Socio-economic statistics for Northwood, Kent

Socio-economic statistics for Northwood, Kent

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

Northwood 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 Thanet.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
Thanet 5.8% -0.9%
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 Northwood 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 Northwood.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 49.04%
In Part-Time Work 31.57%
Unemployed 5.61%
68.43% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Northwood

Northwood Age Distribution Statistics

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

How many residents own or rent their home in Northwood and Thanet

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Northwood either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 61.81 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 38.19 of Northwood residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Northwood (Thanet) 61.81% 38.19%
Thanet 61.35% 38.65%
South East 65.66% 34.34%
England 61.31% 38.69%

Northwood has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.

Northwood compared to other wards in Thanet

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Birchington North 85.66% 14.34%
2 Kingsgate 85.4% 14.6%
3 Cliffsend and Pegwell 79.18% 20.82%
4 Cliftonville East 78.98% 21.02%
5 Bradstowe 77.46% 22.54%
6 Birchington South 75.63% 24.37%
7 St Peters (Thanet) 74.47% 25.53%
8 Thanet Villages 73.91% 26.09%
9 Nethercourt 73.6% 26.4%
10 Viking (Thanet) 73.56% 26.44%
11 Garlinge 68.66% 31.34%
12 Westbrook (Thanet) 65.4% 34.6%
13 Beacon Road 65.29% 34.71%
14 Sir Moses Montefiore 64.85% 35.15%
15 Northwood (Thanet) 61.81% 38.19%
16 Westgate-on-Sea 61.24% 38.76%
17 Salmestone 57.9% 42.1%
18 Dane Valley (Thanet) 51.91% 48.09%
19 Central Harbour 49.85% 50.15%
20 Eastcliff (Thanet) 43.03% 56.97%
21 Newington (Thanet) 42.28% 57.72%
22 Cliftonville West 33.39% 66.61%
23 Margate Central 26.92% 73.08%
Northwood is ranked 15 out of 23 wards in Thanet for the percentage of home owners.

Northwood Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Northwood 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 Northwood to the national average for England.
Level Northwood England
No Qualifications 27.29% 18.08%
Level 1 13.86% 9.69%
Level 2 14.86% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 6.72% 5.32%
Level 3 16.2% 16.92%
Level 4 17.99% 33.92%

Northwood Health Statistics

Northwood 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
Northwood (Thanet) 39.14% 34.75% 17.08% 6.82% 2.21%
Thanet 41.97% 35.04% 15.75% 5.56% 1.67%
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 Thanet changed since 2011?

Thanet residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.18% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 40.72% 35.11% 16.68% 5.8% 1.7%
2021 41.97% 35.04% 15.75% 5.56% 1.67%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

Northwood & Thanet 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 Northwood in the Thanet local area district.

Northwood has a lower rate of immigrants than Thanet, the South East region and England as a whole.
Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Northwood (Thanet) 93.51% 6.49%
Thanet 90.24% 9.76%
South East 84.24% 15.76%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Northwood compared to other wards in Thanet

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 Cliftonville West 76.13% 23.87%
2 Margate Central 80.59% 19.41%
3 Eastcliff 86.76% 13.24%
4 Central Harbour 88.73% 11.27%
5 Salmestone 88.88% 11.12%
6 Westbrook 89.02% 10.98%
7 Kingsgate 90.68% 9.32%
8 Viking 90.7% 9.3%
9 Dane Valley 91.17% 8.83%
10 Bradstowe 91.67% 8.33%
11 Cliftonville East 92.05% 7.95%
12 Newington 92.25% 7.75%
13 St Peters 92.44% 7.56%
14 Sir Moses Montefiore 93.01% 6.99%
15 Beacon Road 93.09% 6.91%
16 Westgate-on-Sea 93.28% 6.72%
17 Nethercourt 93.34% 6.66%
18 Cliffsend and Pegwell 93.4% 6.6%
19 Northwood 93.51% 6.49%
20 Birchington North 93.67% 6.33%
21 Birchington South 94.33% 5.67%
22 Garlinge 94.5% 5.5%
23 Thanet Villages 94.6% 5.4%
'; Northwood is ranked 19 out of 23 wards in Thanet for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

What are the occupations of the residents of Northwood?

The largest employment sector in Northwood is Caring, leisure & Other Services. The smallest employment sector is Administrative & Secretarial.
Sector Proportion
Caring, leisure & Other Services 14.17%
Elementary Occupations 13.66%
Skilled Trades 12.1%
Professional Occupations 11.01%
Associate Professional & Technical 10.47%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 9.38%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 9.3%
Administrative & Secretarial 8.1%

What is the population of Northwood and Thanet?

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

Ward Population
Beacon Road 4803
Birchington North 3802
Birchington South 6436
Bradstowe 4214
Central Harbour 8470
Cliffsend and Pegwell 4672
Cliftonville East 6319
Cliftonville West 10867
Dane Valley 7954
Eastcliff 8375
Garlinge 4726
Kingsgate 2247
Margate Central 6214
Nethercourt 4745
Newington 5478
Northwood 6701
Salmestone 5862
Sir Moses Montefiore 5217
St Peters 6953
Thanet Villages 7726
Viking 7494
Westbrook 4375
Westgate-on-Sea 7808
Thanet Total 141458



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

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