Is South Chailey rough? We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics and demographics 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 South Chailey older than the national average or younger? What is the population of South Chailey and Lewes? What is the claimant count in South Chailey and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.
South Chailey has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area. 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 South Chailey in the Lewes local area district.South Chailey 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 Lewes.Area Unemployed Yearly Change Lewes 3.1% -0.6% South East 2.9% -0.3% England 3.8% -0.3% UK 3.7% -0.3% Economic Status Proportion In Employment 59.59% In Part-Time Work 34.31% Unemployed 3.42% How many residents own or rent their home in South Chailey and Lewes
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in South Chailey either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 72.44 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 27.56 of South Chailey residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.Area Owned Rented Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey 72.44% 27.56% Lewes 71.12% 28.88% South East 65.66% 34.34% England 61.31% 38.69% South Chailey compared to other wards in Lewes
South Chailey is ranked 14 out of 21 wards in Lewes for the percentage of home owners.# Ward Owned Rented 1 Seaford West 87.49% 12.51% 2 Seaford East 83.72% 16.28% 3 Ditchling & Westmeston 83.02% 16.98% 4 Newick 78.14% 21.86% 5 Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John 77.93% 22.07% 6 East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs 77.79% 22.21% 7 Newhaven North 77.2% 22.8% 8 Wivelsfield 77.08% 22.92% 9 Kingston 76.26% 23.74% 10 Lewes Priory 74.65% 25.35% 11 Seaford North 74.11% 25.89% 12 Peacehaven North 72.88% 27.12% 13 Seaford South 72.54% 27.46% 14 Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey 72.44% 27.56% 15 Peacehaven East 71.51% 28.49% 16 Peacehaven West 66.49% 33.51% 17 Ouse Valley & Ringmer 65.52% 34.48% 18 Seaford Central 63.39% 36.61% 19 Lewes Bridge 59% 41% 20 Lewes Castle 56.38% 43.62% 21 Newhaven South 54.22% 45.78% South Chailey Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey.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 South Chailey?
The largest employment sector in South Chailey is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.Sector Proportion Professional Occupations 21.71% Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 21.28% Associate Professional & Technical 14.76% Skilled Trades 12.46% Caring, leisure & Other Services 8.63% Administrative & Secretarial 7.61% Elementary Occupations 5.15% Process Plant & Machine Operatives 3.79% South Chailey Health Statistics
Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey has significantly more residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.Area VG G F B VB Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey 53.82% 31.8% 10.95% 2.71% 0.71% Lewes 45.58% 34.77% 14.17% 4.3% 1.19% South East 49.98% 34.01% 11.77% 3.31% 0.93% England 48.49% 33.71% 12.65% 3.98% 1.17% How has the health of residents in Lewes changed since 2011?
Lewes residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 0.01% between the 2011 and 2021 census.Year VG G F B VB 2011 44.84% 35.52% 14.26% 4.17% 1.21% 2021 45.58% 34.77% 14.17% 4.3% 1.19% South Chailey & Lewes Immigration Statistics
Area Born in UK Born outside UK Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey 92.66% 7.34% Lewes 91.15% 8.85% South East 84.24% 15.76% England 82.65% 17.35% South Chailey compared to other wards in Lewes
';South Chailey is ranked 15 out of 21 wards in Lewes for the number of residents born outside of the UK.# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK 1 Peacehaven West 87.69% 12.31% 2 Peacehaven East 88.73% 11.27% 3 Lewes Priory 88.78% 11.22% 4 Newhaven South 89.5% 10.5% 5 East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs 89.6% 10.4% 6 Seaford Central 89.68% 10.32% 7 Lewes Bridge 89.74% 10.26% 8 Peacehaven North 90.2% 9.8% 9 Ditchling & Westmeston 90.73% 9.27% 10 Lewes Castle 91.04% 8.96% 11 Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John 91.27% 8.73% 12 Kingston 91.58% 8.42% 13 Seaford South 91.77% 8.23% 14 Wivelsfield 92.47% 7.53% 15 Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey 92.66% 7.34% 16 Seaford North 93.18% 6.82% 17 Seaford West 93.89% 6.11% 18 Ouse Valley & Ringmer 93.9% 6.1% 19 Newhaven North 94.26% 5.74% 20 Seaford East 94.26% 5.74% 21 Newick 94.44% 5.56% South Chailey Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education South Chailey 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 | Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 11.7% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 8.33% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.69% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.01% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 16.56% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 42.63% | 33.92% |
What is the population of South Chailey and Lewes?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Lewes including South Chailey. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey | 5491 |
| Ditchling & Westmeston | 2475 |
| East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs | 7896 |
| Kingston | 2086 |
| Lewes Bridge | 5173 |
| Lewes Castle | 4332 |
| Lewes Priory | 8332 |
| Newhaven North | 5135 |
| Newhaven South | 8102 |
| Newick | 2570 |
| Ouse Valley & Ringmer | 6656 |
| Peacehaven East | 5504 |
| Peacehaven North | 5089 |
| Peacehaven West | 5020 |
| Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John | 2338 |
| Seaford Central | 5127 |
| Seaford East | 4796 |
| Seaford North | 5328 |
| Seaford South | 4619 |
| Seaford West | 4706 |
| Wivelsfield | 2750 |
| Lewes Total | 103525 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
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