Is Adisham in Canterbury 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 Adisham older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Adisham and Canterbury? What is the claimant count in Adisham and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Adisham Health Statistics
Little Stour & Adisham 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 |
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| Little Stour & Adisham | 51.14% | 32.07% | 12.45% | 3.46% | 0.88% |
| Canterbury | 47.03% | 34.68% | 13.19% | 3.95% | 1.15% |
| 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 Canterbury changed since 2011?
Canterbury residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.26% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 46.82% | 34.63% | 13.37% | 4.06% | 1.12% |
| 2021 | 47.03% | 34.68% | 13.19% | 3.95% | 1.15% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Adisham Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Adisham 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 Adisham to the national average for England.
| Level | Little Stour & Adisham | England |
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| No Qualifications | 13.01% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 8.38% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 12.78% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.17% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 16.25% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 41.72% | 33.92% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Adisham and Canterbury
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Adisham either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 72.53 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 27.47 of Adisham residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Little Stour & Adisham | 72.53% | 27.47% |
| Canterbury | 64.76% | 35.24% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Adisham has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Adisham compared to other wards in Canterbury
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Seasalter | 84.19% | 15.81% |
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| 2 | Chestfield | 83.95% | 16.05% |
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| 3 | Herne & Broomfield | 80.95% | 19.05% |
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| 4 | Nailbourne | 80.69% | 19.31% |
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| 5 | Reculver | 80.09% | 19.91% |
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| 6 | Beltinge | 78.96% | 21.04% |
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| 7 | Tankerton | 77.67% | 22.33% |
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| 8 | West Bay | 76.69% | 23.31% |
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| 9 | Swalecliffe | 76.06% | 23.94% |
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| 10 | Blean Forest | 75.63% | 24.37% |
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| 11 | Sturry | 73.73% | 26.27% |
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| 12 | Little Stour & Adisham | 72.53% | 27.47% |
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| 13 | Greenhill (Canterbury) | 72.11% | 27.9% |
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| 14 | Gorrell | 66.01% | 33.99% |
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| 15 | Heron | 60.74% | 39.26% |
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| 16 | Wincheap | 51.33% | 48.67% |
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| 17 | St Stephen's (Canterbury) | 38.77% | 61.23% |
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| 18 | Westgate (Canterbury) | 38.54% | 61.46% |
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| 19 | Northgate (Canterbury) | 28.25% | 71.75% |
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Adisham is ranked 12 out of 19 wards in Canterbury for the percentage of home owners.Adisham 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 Canterbury.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Canterbury | 3.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 54.6% |
| In Part-Time Work | 30.53% |
| Unemployed | 3.87% |
Adisham & Canterbury 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 Adisham in the Canterbury local area district.
Adisham has a lower rate of immigrants than Canterbury, the South East region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Little Stour & Adisham | 91.23% | 8.77% |
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| Canterbury | 87.1% | 12.9% |
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| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Adisham compared to other wards in Canterbury
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Westgate | 72.13% | 27.87% |
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| 2 | Northgate | 75.44% | 24.56% |
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| 3 | Wincheap | 78.55% | 21.45% |
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| 4 | Blean Forest | 78.66% | 21.34% |
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| 5 | St Stephen's | 78.73% | 21.27% |
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| 6 | Sturry | 89.73% | 10.27% |
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| 7 | Little Stour & Adisham | 91.23% | 8.77% |
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| 8 | Tankerton | 91.64% | 8.36% |
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| 9 | Nailbourne | 92.04% | 7.96% |
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| 10 | Gorrell | 92.54% | 7.46% |
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| 11 | Heron | 92.79% | 7.21% |
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| 12 | Chestfield | 94.28% | 5.72% |
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| 13 | Seasalter | 94.82% | 5.18% |
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| 14 | Swalecliffe | 95.15% | 4.85% |
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| 15 | West Bay | 95.23% | 4.77% |
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| 16 | Herne & Broomfield | 95.35% | 4.65% |
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| 17 | Reculver | 95.55% | 4.45% |
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| 18 | Beltinge | 95.58% | 4.42% |
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| 19 | Greenhill | 95.95% | 4.05% |
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';Adisham is ranked 7 out of 19 wards in Canterbury for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Adisham Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Little Stour & Adisham.| 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 | |
What are the occupations of the residents of Adisham?
The largest employment sector in Adisham is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 25.57% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 15.47% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 14.01% |
| Skilled Trades | 11.41% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 9.38% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.85% |
| Elementary Occupations | 6.61% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 3.7% |
What is the population of Adisham and Canterbury?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Canterbury including Adisham. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Barton | 14274 |
| Beltinge | 6564 |
| Blean Forest | 11131 |
| Chartham & Stone Street | 7785 |
| Chestfield | 7056 |
| Gorrell | 10994 |
| Greenhill | 4227 |
| Herne & Broomfield | 9854 |
| Heron | 13671 |
| Little Stour & Adisham | 4421 |
| Nailbourne | 4095 |
| Northgate | 8496 |
| Reculver | 4341 |
| Seasalter | 8108 |
| St Stephen's | 10670 |
| Sturry | 8234 |
| Swalecliffe | 4122 |
| Tankerton | 3717 |
| West Bay | 4243 |
| Westgate | 10712 |
| Wincheap | 10047 |
| Canterbury Total | 166762 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
