Socio-economic statistics for Froxfield Green, Hampshire

Socio-economic statistics for Froxfield Green, Hampshire

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

Froxfield Green 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 East Hampshire.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
East Hampshire 2% -0.1%
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 Froxfield Green 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 Froxfield Green.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 54.5%
In Part-Time Work 32.34%
Unemployed 2.92%
67.66% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Froxfield Green

How many residents own or rent their home in Froxfield Green and East Hampshire

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Froxfield Green either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 72.18 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 27.82 of Froxfield Green residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Froxfield, Sheet & Steep 72.18% 27.82%
East Hampshire 72.97% 27.03%
South East 65.66% 34.34%
England 61.31% 38.69%

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

Froxfield Green compared to other wards in East Hampshire

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Horndean Catherington 90.58% 9.42%
2 Horndean Downs 84.5% 15.5%
3 Horndean Kings & Blendworth 82.79% 17.21%
4 Four Marks & Medstead 82.16% 17.84%
5 Headley 81.35% 18.65%
6 Clanfield 80.34% 19.66%
7 Alton Amery 79.31% 20.69%
8 Bentworth & Froyle 77.48% 22.52%
9 Whitehill Hogmoor & Greatham 77.32% 22.68%
10 Grayshott 75.67% 24.33%
11 Lindford 75.37% 24.63%
12 Rowlands Castle 75.29% 24.71%
13 Petersfield Heath 75.04% 24.96%
14 Binsted, Bentley & Selborne 74.26% 25.74%
15 Liss 74.23% 25.77%
16 Bramshott & Liphook 74.09% 25.91%
17 Alton Ashdell 74.07% 25.93%
18 Froxfield, Sheet & Steep 72.18% 27.82%
19 Alton Holybourne 71.91% 28.09%
20 Ropley, Hawkley & Hangers 71.75% 28.25%
21 Alton Whitedown 71.63% 28.37%
22 Petersfield Bell Hill 71.23% 28.77%
23 Horndean Murray 70.12% 29.88%
24 Buriton & East Meon 69.8% 30.2%
25 Whitehill Chase 64.56% 35.44%
26 Alton Westbrooke 63.14% 36.86%
27 Petersfield St Peter's 63.08% 36.92%
28 Petersfield Causeway 62.12% 37.88%
29 Alton Wooteys 61.46% 38.54%
30 Whitehill Pinewood 57.56% 42.44%
31 Alton Eastbrooke 41.77% 58.23%
Froxfield Green is ranked 18 out of 31 wards in East Hampshire for the percentage of home owners.

Froxfield Green & East Hampshire 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 Froxfield Green in the East Hampshire local area district.

Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Froxfield, Sheet & Steep 89.25% 10.75%
East Hampshire 90.45% 9.55%
South East 84.24% 15.76%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Froxfield Green compared to other wards in East Hampshire

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 Whitehill Pinewood 83.51% 16.49%
2 Whitehill Castle 86.63% 13.37%
3 Petersfield St Peter's 86.96% 13.04%
4 Grayshott 87.82% 12.18%
5 Bramshott & Liphook 88.53% 11.47%
6 Alton Eastbrooke 88.84% 11.16%
7 Whitehill Hogmoor & Greatham 88.9% 11.1%
8 Froxfield, Sheet & Steep 89.25% 10.75%
9 Alton Wooteys 89.54% 10.46%
10 Bentworth & Froyle 89.9% 10.1%
11 Liss 90.21% 9.79%
12 Alton Ashdell 90.29% 9.71%
13 Alton Westbrooke 90.38% 9.62%
14 Binsted, Bentley & Selborne 90.39% 9.61%
15 Alton Whitedown 90.53% 9.47%
16 Alton Holybourne 90.53% 9.47%
17 Headley 90.79% 9.21%
18 Lindford 90.91% 9.09%
19 Petersfield Bell Hill 91.07% 8.93%
20 Petersfield Causeway 91.34% 8.66%
21 Petersfield Heath 91.5% 8.5%
22 Ropley, Hawkley & Hangers 91.74% 8.26%
23 Rowlands Castle 91.91% 8.09%
24 Alton Amery 92.01% 7.99%
25 Four Marks & Medstead 92.06% 7.94%
26 Buriton & East Meon 92.4% 7.6%
27 Horndean Murray 93.95% 6.05%
28 Clanfield 93.95% 6.05%
29 Horndean Kings & Blendworth 94.37% 5.63%
30 Horndean Downs 94.6% 5.4%
31 Horndean Catherington 94.77% 5.23%
'; Froxfield Green is ranked 8 out of 31 wards in East Hampshire for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

Froxfield Green Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Froxfield, Sheet & Steep.
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 Froxfield Green?

The largest employment sector in Froxfield Green is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector Proportion
Professional Occupations 25.69%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 21.54%
Associate Professional & Technical 12.84%
Skilled Trades 10.7%
Administrative & Secretarial 9.23%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 6.96%
Elementary Occupations 4.95%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 3.21%

Froxfield Green Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Froxfield Green 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 Froxfield Green to the national average for England.
Level Froxfield, Sheet & Steep England
No Qualifications 8.81% 18.08%
Level 1 5.69% 9.69%
Level 2 18.04% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 2.31% 5.32%
Level 3 16.36% 16.92%
Level 4 47.12% 33.92%

Froxfield Green Health Statistics

Froxfield, Sheet & Steep has significantly more residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
Area VG G F B VB
Froxfield, Sheet & Steep 58.63% 29.53% 9.59% 1.89% 0.37%
East Hampshire 50.76% 34.31% 11.35% 2.86% 0.72%
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 East Hampshire changed since 2011?

East Hampshire residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 0.09% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 50.46% 34.7% 11.15% 2.89% 0.82%
2021 50.76% 34.31% 11.35% 2.86% 0.72%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

What is the population of Froxfield Green and East Hampshire?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in East Hampshire including Froxfield Green. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

Ward Population
Alton Amery 2294
Alton Ashdell 2415
Alton Eastbrooke 2967
Alton Holybourne 2912
Alton Westbrooke 2474
Alton Whitedown 3110
Alton Wooteys 3377
Bentworth & Froyle 2729
Binsted, Bentley & Selborne 6142
Bramshott & Liphook 9457
Buriton & East Meon 2699
Clanfield 5766
Four Marks & Medstead 8230
Froxfield, Sheet & Steep 3418
Grayshott 2692
Headley 5693
Horndean Catherington 2849
Horndean Downs 2963
Horndean Kings & Blendworth 4880
Horndean Murray 2644
Lindford 2802
Liss 6441
Petersfield Bell Hill 2763
Petersfield Causeway 2962
Petersfield Heath 2881
Petersfield St Peter's 6075
Ropley, Hawkley & Hangers 2824
Rowlands Castle 3029
Whitehill Chase 6537
Whitehill Hogmoor & Greatham 5479
Whitehill Pinewood 2334
East Hampshire Total 123838



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

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