Socio-economic statistics for Ashburnham Forge, East Sussex

Socio-economic statistics for Ashburnham Forge, East Sussex

Is Ashburnham Forge in Rother 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 Ashburnham Forge older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Ashburnham Forge and Rother? What is the claimant count in Ashburnham Forge and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.

Ashburnham Forge 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 Rother.
AreaUnemployedYearly Change
Rother3.4%-0.4%
South East2.9%-0.3%
England3.8%-0.3%
UK3.7%-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 Ashburnham Forge 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 Ashburnham Forge.
Economic StatusProportion
In Employment51.04%
In Part-Time Work35.8%
Unemployed3.93%
64.2% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Ashburnham Forge

Ashburnham Forge Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Ashburnham Forge 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 Ashburnham Forge to the national average for England.
LevelCatsfield & CrowhurstEngland
No Qualifications15.61%18.08%
Level 18.02%9.69%
Level 214.57%13.32%
Apprenticeship5.08%5.32%
Level 315.71%16.92%
Level 438.4%33.92%

Ashburnham Forge Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Catsfield & Crowhurst.
Age BandProportion
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

How many residents own or rent their home in Ashburnham Forge and Rother

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Ashburnham Forge either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 75.96 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 24.04 of Ashburnham Forge residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
AreaOwnedRented
Catsfield & Crowhurst75.96%24.04%
Rother72.69%27.31%
South East65.66%34.34%
England61.31%38.69%

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

Ashburnham Forge compared to other wards in Rother

#WardOwnedRented
1Bexhill St Marks86.56%13.44%
2Bexhill Collington86.1%13.9%
3Bexhill Kewhurst83.12%16.88%
4Southern Rother81.94%18.06%
5Brede & Udimore80.44%19.56%
6Sedlescombe & Westfield79.2%20.8%
7Burwash & the Weald78.69%21.31%
8Bexhill St Stephens78.13%21.87%
9Northern Rother76.08%23.92%
10Catsfield & Crowhurst75.96%24.04%
11Robertsbridge75.93%24.07%
12Hurst Green & Ticehurst75.51%24.49%
13Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels74.11%25.89%
14North Battle, Netherfield & Whatlington73.45%26.55%
15Bexhill Old Town & Worsham72.82%27.18%
16Eastern Rother70.52%29.48%
17South Battle & Telham69.87%30.13%
18Bexhill Sackville67.57%32.43%
19Rye & Winchelsea62.7%37.3%
20Bexhill Sidley50.59%49.41%
21Bexhill Central48.89%51.11%
Ashburnham Forge is ranked 10 out of 21 wards in Rother for the percentage of home owners.

Ashburnham Forge & Rother 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 Ashburnham Forge in the Rother local area district.

Ashburnham Forge has a lower rate of immigrants than Rother, the South East region and England as a whole.
AreaBorn in UKBorn outside UK
Catsfield & Crowhurst92.91%7.09%
Rother92.45%7.55%
South East84.24%15.76%
England82.65%17.35%

Ashburnham Forge compared to other wards in Rother

#WardBorn in UKBorn outside UK
1Bexhill Central87.12%12.88%
2Bexhill Sackville88.03%11.97%
3Robertsbridge88.76%11.24%
4Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels91.14%8.86%
5Southern Rother91.88%8.12%
6Bexhill Old Town & Worsham92.27%7.73%
7Rye & Winchelsea92.55%7.45%
8Bexhill Collington92.63%7.37%
9Hurst Green & Ticehurst92.69%7.31%
10Catsfield & Crowhurst92.91%7.09%
11Burwash & the Weald92.94%7.06%
12Bexhill Kewhurst93.22%6.78%
13North Battle, Netherfield & Whatlington93.49%6.51%
14Bexhill St Stephens93.68%6.32%
15Brede & Udimore93.72%6.28%
16Bexhill St Marks93.78%6.22%
17South Battle & Telham93.78%6.22%
18Northern Rother93.91%6.09%
19Sedlescombe & Westfield94.03%5.97%
20Eastern Rother94.51%5.49%
21Bexhill Sidley94.64%5.36%
';Ashburnham Forge is ranked 10 out of 21 wards in Rother for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

What are the occupations of the residents of Ashburnham Forge?

The largest employment sector in Ashburnham Forge is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
SectorProportion
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials21.77%
Professional Occupations20.4%
Skilled Trades15.37%
Associate Professional & Technical10.8%
Administrative & Secretarial9.42%
Elementary Occupations7.32%
Caring, leisure & Other Services7.23%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives3.11%

Ashburnham Forge Health Statistics

Catsfield & Crowhurst has more residents (very_good_pc-$country_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
AreaVGGFBVB
Catsfield & Crowhurst49.44%33.67%12.45%3.96%0.48%
Rother42.27%36.09%15.64%4.69%1.3%
South East49.98%34.01%11.77%3.31%0.93%
England48.49%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 Rother changed since 2011?

Rother residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.21% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
YearVGGFBVB
201140.55%36.6%16.51%4.93%1.41%
202142.27%36.09%15.64%4.69%1.3%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

What is the population of Ashburnham Forge and Rother?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Rother including Ashburnham Forge. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

WardPopulation
Bexhill Central6029
Bexhill Collington4318
Bexhill Kewhurst4906
Bexhill Old Town & Worsham4392
Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels5302
Bexhill Sackville5222
Bexhill Sidley6144
Bexhill St Marks4666
Bexhill St Stephens5185
Brede & Udimore2124
Burwash & the Weald4746
Catsfield & Crowhurst2670
Eastern Rother5179
Hurst Green & Ticehurst5455
North Battle, Netherfield & Whatlington5445
Northern Rother5036
Robertsbridge2730
Rye & Winchelsea5279
Sedlescombe & Westfield5373
South Battle & Telham2203
Southern Rother4312
Rother Total96716



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