We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Pitsea in Basildon 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 Pitsea older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Pitsea and Basildon? Is Pitsea an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
What are the occupations of the residents of Pitsea?
The largest employment sector in Pitsea is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Elementary Occupations | 15.25% |
| Skilled Trades | 12.92% |
| Professional Occupations | 11.91% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 11.17% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 10.63% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.87% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 9.56% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 7.65% |
Pitsea Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Pitsea 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 | Vange | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 25.84% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 15.31% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 16.79% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.81% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 14.98% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 19.34% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Pitsea Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Vange.| 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)
Pitsea Health Statistics
Vange 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vange | 44.45% | 35.38% | 13.36% | 5.24% | 1.57% |
| Basildon | 48.47% | 34.22% | 12.27% | 3.85% | 1.18% |
| East | 48.28% | 34.64% | 12.5% | 3.58% | 1% |
| 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 Basildon changed since 2011?
Basildon residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.49% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 46.25% | 34.95% | 13.26% | 4.21% | 1.32% |
| 2021 | 48.47% | 34.22% | 12.27% | 3.85% | 1.18% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Pitsea & Basildon 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 Pitsea in the Basildon local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Vange | 86.17% | 13.83% |
| Basildon | 88.19% | 11.81% |
| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Pitsea compared to other wards in Basildon
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Martin's | 76.59% | 23.41% |
| 2 | Nethermayne | 78.55% | 21.45% |
| 3 | Lee Chapel North | 83.17% | 16.83% |
| 4 | Vange | 86.17% | 13.83% |
| 5 | Fryerns | 86.64% | 13.36% |
| 6 | Pitsea North West | 87.2% | 12.8% |
| 7 | Pitsea South East | 87.32% | 12.68% |
| 8 | Laindon Park | 88.73% | 11.27% |
| 9 | Langdon Hills | 90.04% | 9.96% |
| 10 | Billericay East | 91.45% | 8.55% |
| 11 | Billericay West | 92.91% | 7.09% |
| 12 | Crouch | 93.08% | 6.92% |
| 13 | Burstead | 93.43% | 6.57% |
| 14 | Wickford Castledon | 93.66% | 6.34% |
| 15 | Wickford North | 93.77% | 6.23% |
| 16 | Wickford Park | 93.95% | 6.05% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Pitsea 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 Basildon.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Basildon | 3.4% | -0.5% |
| East of England | 3% | -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 | 55.64% |
| In Part-Time Work | 26.32% |
| Unemployed | 7.58% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Pitsea and Basildon
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Pitsea either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 41.28 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 58.72 of Pitsea residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Vange | 41.28% | 58.72% |
| Basildon | 63.25% | 36.75% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Pitsea has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.
Pitsea compared to other wards in Basildon
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burstead | 85.32% | 14.68% |
| 2 | Wickford Castledon | 81.59% | 18.41% |
| 3 | Billericay East | 80.89% | 19.11% |
| 4 | Billericay West | 79.33% | 20.67% |
| 5 | Langdon Hills | 77.4% | 22.6% |
| 6 | Wickford North | 77.09% | 22.91% |
| 7 | Crouch | 74.08% | 25.92% |
| 8 | Wickford Park | 71.6% | 28.4% |
| 9 | Laindon Park | 58.42% | 41.58% |
| 10 | Nethermayne | 57.37% | 42.63% |
| 11 | Pitsea South East | 55.59% | 44.41% |
| 12 | Fryerns | 53.12% | 46.88% |
| 13 | Pitsea North West | 46.6% | 53.4% |
| 14 | Lee Chapel North | 44.13% | 55.87% |
| 15 | St Martin's (Basildon) | 43.99% | 56.01% |
| 16 | Vange | 41.28% | 58.72% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Pitsea and Basildon?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Basildon including Pitsea. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Billericay East | 12224 |
| Billericay West | 11865 |
| Burstead | 10837 |
| Crouch | 9058 |
| Fryerns | 15076 |
| Laindon Park | 13120 |
| Langdon Hills | 9249 |
| Lee Chapel North | 14806 |
| Nethermayne | 14113 |
| Pitsea North West | 13233 |
| Pitsea South East | 12268 |
| St Martin's | 10020 |
| Vange | 10721 |
| Wickford Castledon | 7643 |
| Wickford North | 13147 |
| Wickford Park | 10178 |
| Basildon Total | 187558 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
