Is Little Mongeham in Dover 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 Little Mongeham older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Little Mongeham and Dover? What is the claimant count in Little Mongeham and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Little Mongeham 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 Dover.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Dover | 3.9% | -0.4% |
| South East | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 51.17% |
| In Part-Time Work | 30% |
| Unemployed | 4.59% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Little Mongeham and Dover
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Little Mongeham either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 74.41 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 25.59 of Little Mongeham residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Eastry Rural | 74.41% | 25.59% |
| Dover | 66.22% | 33.78% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Little Mongeham has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Little Mongeham compared to other wards in Dover
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Dover Downs & River | 87.93% | 12.07% |
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| 2 | Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne | 84.77% | 15.23% |
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| 3 | Maxton & Elms Vale | 78.88% | 21.12% |
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| 4 | Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe | 77.31% | 22.69% |
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| 5 | Whitfield (Dover) | 76.72% | 23.28% |
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| 6 | Walmer | 74.57% | 25.43% |
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| 7 | Eastry Rural | 74.41% | 25.59% |
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| 8 | Little Stour & Ashstone | 72.9% | 27.1% |
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| 9 | Sandwich | 71.49% | 28.51% |
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| 10 | Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell | 70.86% | 29.14% |
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| 11 | Middle Deal | 67.77% | 32.23% |
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| 12 | Mill Hill (Dover) | 65.79% | 34.21% |
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| 13 | North Deal | 65.06% | 34.94% |
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| 14 | Buckland (Dover) | 54.23% | 45.77% |
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| 15 | Town & Castle | 40.25% | 59.75% |
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| 16 | Tower Hamlets | 38.69% | 61.31% |
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| 17 | St Radigunds | 38.1% | 61.9% |
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Little Mongeham is ranked 7 out of 17 wards in Dover for the percentage of home owners.Little Mongeham Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Eastry Rural.| 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 | |
Little Mongeham Health Statistics
Eastry Rural 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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| Eastry Rural | 44.51% | 34.24% | 15.31% | 4.61% | 1.33% |
| Dover | 44.2% | 34.97% | 14.63% | 4.82% | 1.37% |
| 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 Dover changed since 2011?
Dover residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.45% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 43.37% | 35.35% | 14.99% | 4.96% | 1.33% |
| 2021 | 44.2% | 34.97% | 14.63% | 4.82% | 1.37% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Little Mongeham & Dover 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 Little Mongeham in the Dover local area district.
Little Mongeham has a lower rate of immigrants than Dover, the South East region and England as a whole.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Eastry Rural | 94.59% | 5.41% |
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| Dover | 91.55% | 8.45% |
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| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Little Mongeham compared to other wards in Dover
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Town & Castle | 82.23% | 17.77% |
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| 2 | Tower Hamlets | 86.42% | 13.58% |
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| 3 | St Radigunds | 86.82% | 13.18% |
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| 4 | Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe | 87.65% | 12.35% |
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| 5 | Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell | 91.13% | 8.87% |
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| 6 | Buckland | 91.68% | 8.32% |
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| 7 | Walmer | 92.51% | 7.49% |
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| 8 | North Deal | 92.63% | 7.37% |
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| 9 | Sandwich | 92.97% | 7.03% |
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| 10 | Whitfield | 93.38% | 6.62% |
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| 11 | Little Stour & Ashstone | 93.75% | 6.25% |
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| 12 | Maxton & Elms Vale | 93.93% | 6.07% |
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| 13 | Eastry Rural | 94.59% | 5.41% |
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| 14 | Mill Hill | 94.85% | 5.15% |
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| 15 | Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne | 95.01% | 4.99% |
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| 16 | Dover Downs & River | 95.11% | 4.89% |
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| 17 | Middle Deal | 95.26% | 4.74% |
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';Little Mongeham is ranked 13 out of 17 wards in Dover for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Little Mongeham Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Little Mongeham 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 Little Mongeham to the national average for England.
| Level | Eastry Rural | England |
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| No Qualifications | 17.99% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 9.19% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.61% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 18.1% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 31.17% | 33.92% |
What are the occupations of the residents of Little Mongeham?
The largest employment sector in Little Mongeham is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Elementary Occupations.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 17.28% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 15.94% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 15.09% |
| Skilled Trades | 13.18% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 11.1% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.8% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 6.78% |
| Elementary Occupations | 6.68% |
What is the population of Little Mongeham and Dover?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Dover including Little Mongeham. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne | 3206 |
| Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell | 11081 |
| Buckland | 7836 |
| Dover Downs & River | 6847 |
| Eastry Rural | 6861 |
| Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe | 7514 |
| Little Stour & Ashstone | 7278 |
| Maxton & Elms Vale | 3984 |
| Middle Deal | 7156 |
| Mill Hill | 7959 |
| North Deal | 7744 |
| Sandwich | 6619 |
| St Radigunds | 7339 |
| Tower Hamlets | 4824 |
| Town & Castle | 8993 |
| Walmer | 6885 |
| Whitfield | 6388 |
| Dover Total | 118514 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
