We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Downside in Eastbourne 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 Downside older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Downside and Eastbourne? Is Downside an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
What are the occupations of the residents of Downside?
The largest employment sector in Downside is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Professional Occupations | 25.45% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 13.81% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 13.23% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 11.08% |
| Skilled Trades | 9.18% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.84% |
| Elementary Occupations | 7.15% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 3.97% |
Downside Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Downside 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 | Old Town | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 12.11% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 9.6% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.64% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.37% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 38.91% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Downside Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Old Town.| 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)
Downside & Eastbourne 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 Downside in the Eastbourne local area district.
Downside has a lower rate of immigrants than Eastbourne, the South East region and England as a whole.| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Old Town (Eastbourne) | 89.37% | 10.63% |
| Eastbourne | 84.8% | 15.2% |
| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Downside compared to other wards in Eastbourne
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Devonshire | 72.23% | 27.77% |
| 2 | Meads | 78.72% | 21.28% |
| 3 | Upperton | 80.77% | 19.23% |
| 4 | Ratton | 87.59% | 12.41% |
| 5 | Sovereign | 87.79% | 12.21% |
| 6 | Old Town | 89.37% | 10.63% |
| 7 | Hampden Park | 89.78% | 10.22% |
| 8 | St Anthony's | 90.14% | 9.86% |
| 9 | Langney | 90.88% | 9.12% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Downside 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 Eastbourne.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Eastbourne | 4.6% | -0.8% |
| 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 | 33.42% |
| Unemployed | 4.33% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Downside Health Statistics
Old Town has more residents (very_good_pc-$country_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town (Eastbourne) | 50.95% | 33.02% | 11.46% | 3.58% | 0.99% |
| Eastbourne | 43.23% | 35.25% | 15.25% | 4.86% | 1.42% |
| 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 Eastbourne changed since 2011?
Eastbourne residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.01% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 43.07% | 35.4% | 15.34% | 4.74% | 1.45% |
| 2021 | 43.23% | 35.25% | 15.25% | 4.86% | 1.42% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Downside and Eastbourne
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Downside either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 73.96 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 26.04 of Downside residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Old Town (Eastbourne) | 73.96% | 26.04% |
| Eastbourne | 59.7% | 40.3% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Downside has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Downside compared to other wards in Eastbourne
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ratton | 78.4% | 21.6% |
| 2 | Old Town (Eastbourne) | 73.96% | 26.04% |
| 3 | St Anthony's | 69.92% | 30.08% |
| 4 | Sovereign | 68.34% | 31.66% |
| 5 | Meads | 58.93% | 41.07% |
| 6 | Langney | 57.09% | 42.91% |
| 7 | Upperton | 53.51% | 46.49% |
| 8 | Hampden Park | 48.48% | 51.52% |
| 9 | Devonshire | 38.85% | 61.15% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Downside and Eastbourne?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Eastbourne including Downside. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Devonshire | 14460 |
| Hampden Park | 11019 |
| Langney | 10658 |
| Meads | 11769 |
| Old Town | 11204 |
| Ratton | 9672 |
| Sovereign | 12477 |
| St Anthony's | 11426 |
| Upperton | 10639 |
| Eastbourne Total | 103324 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
