Is Hopton on Sea in Great Yarmouth a nice place to live or is it a bit 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 Hopton on Sea older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Hopton on Sea and Great Yarmouth? What is the claimant count in Hopton on Sea and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Hopton on Sea Health Statistics
Bradwell South and Hopton 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 |
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| Bradwell South and Hopton | 44.53% | 34.17% | 15.56% | 4.7% | 1.05% |
| Great Yarmouth | 40.19% | 35.92% | 16.64% | 5.62% | 1.62% |
| 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
How has the health of residents in Great Yarmouth changed since 2011?
Great Yarmouth residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 0.2% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 40.3% | 36.01% | 16.58% | 5.48% | 1.63% |
| 2021 | 40.19% | 35.92% | 16.64% | 5.62% | 1.62% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
How many residents own or rent their home in Hopton on Sea and Great Yarmouth
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Hopton on Sea either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 76.99 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 23.01 of Hopton on Sea residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Bradwell South and Hopton | 76.99% | 23.01% |
| Great Yarmouth | 61.77% | 38.23% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Hopton on Sea has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Hopton on Sea compared to other wards in Great Yarmouth
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Bradwell North | 83.16% | 16.84% |
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| 2 | Ormesby (Great Yarmouth) | 83.13% | 16.87% |
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| 3 | Lothingland (Great Yarmouth) | 82.27% | 17.73% |
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| 4 | Caister North | 80.93% | 19.07% |
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| 5 | East Flegg | 79.94% | 20.06% |
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| 6 | West Flegg | 79.39% | 20.61% |
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| 7 | Fleggburgh | 78.78% | 21.22% |
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| 8 | Bradwell South and Hopton | 76.99% | 23.01% |
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| 9 | Caister South | 73.18% | 26.82% |
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| 10 | Gorleston | 70.32% | 29.68% |
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| 11 | St Andrews (Great Yarmouth) | 59.57% | 40.43% |
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| 12 | Yarmouth North | 59.36% | 40.64% |
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| 13 | Magdalen | 50.37% | 49.63% |
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| 14 | Claydon | 48.47% | 51.53% |
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| 15 | Southtown and Cobholm | 44.16% | 55.84% |
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| 16 | Central and Northgate | 34.69% | 65.31% |
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| 17 | Nelson (Great Yarmouth) | 25.93% | 74.07% |
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Hopton on Sea is ranked 8 out of 17 wards in Great Yarmouth for the percentage of home owners.Hopton on Sea Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Bradwell South and Hopton.| Age Band | Proportion |
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| 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 | |
Hopton on Sea & Great Yarmouth 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 Hopton on Sea in the Great Yarmouth local area district.
Hopton on Sea has a lower rate of immigrants than Great Yarmouth, the East of England region and England as a whole.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Bradwell South and Hopton | 95.73% | 4.27% |
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| Great Yarmouth | 90.23% | 9.77% |
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| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Hopton on Sea compared to other wards in Great Yarmouth
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Nelson | 71.15% | 28.85% |
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| 2 | Central and Northgate | 77% | 23% |
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| 3 | Southtown and Cobholm | 82.81% | 17.19% |
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| 4 | Gorleston | 89.96% | 10.04% |
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| 5 | Magdalen | 90.77% | 9.23% |
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| 6 | Yarmouth North | 91.12% | 8.88% |
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| 7 | St Andrews | 92.37% | 7.63% |
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| 8 | Claydon | 94.65% | 5.35% |
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| 9 | Caister South | 95.69% | 4.31% |
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| 10 | Fleggburgh | 95.7% | 4.3% |
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| 11 | Bradwell South and Hopton | 95.73% | 4.27% |
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| 12 | Bradwell North | 96.16% | 3.84% |
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| 13 | Ormesby | 96.24% | 3.76% |
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| 14 | Caister North | 96.39% | 3.61% |
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| 15 | East Flegg | 96.77% | 3.23% |
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| 16 | Lothingland | 96.87% | 3.13% |
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| 17 | West Flegg | 97.37% | 2.63% |
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';Hopton on Sea is ranked 11 out of 17 wards in Great Yarmouth for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Hopton on Sea Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Hopton on Sea 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 Hopton on Sea to the national average for England.
| Level | Bradwell South and Hopton | England |
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| No Qualifications | 23% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 11.12% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 16.57% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.78% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 18.93% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 19.8% | 33.92% |
Hopton on Sea 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 Great Yarmouth.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Great Yarmouth | 5.1% | -0.6% |
| East of England | 3% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 52.64% |
| In Part-Time Work | 30.84% |
| Unemployed | 4.48% |
What are the occupations of the residents of Hopton on Sea?
The largest employment sector in Hopton on Sea is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 14.54% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 13.2% |
| Skilled Trades | 12.68% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 11.58% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 11.09% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 11.03% |
| Elementary Occupations | 10.5% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 7.08% |
What is the population of Hopton on Sea and Great Yarmouth?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Great Yarmouth including Hopton on Sea. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Bradwell North | 6355 |
| Bradwell South and Hopton | 7307 |
| Caister North | 4382 |
| Caister South | 4592 |
| Central and Northgate | 8853 |
| Claydon | 7605 |
| East Flegg | 4809 |
| Fleggburgh | 2525 |
| Gorleston | 5249 |
| Lothingland | 5222 |
| Magdalen | 7530 |
| Nelson | 9608 |
| Ormesby | 4313 |
| Southtown and Cobholm | 5931 |
| St Andrews | 5304 |
| West Flegg | 5039 |
| Yarmouth North | 4574 |
| Great Yarmouth Total | 99198 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
