Is Broadoak in Eastleigh 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 Broadoak older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Broadoak and Eastleigh? What is the claimant count in Broadoak and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Broadoak Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Broadoak 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 Broadoak to the national average for England.
| Level | Hedge End South | England |
|---|
| No Qualifications | 15.17% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 10.29% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.92% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.83% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 19.79% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 29.09% | 33.92% |
Broadoak Health Statistics
Hedge End South 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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| Hedge End South | 49.4% | 34.36% | 11.82% | 3.39% | 1.03% |
| Eastleigh | 49.82% | 34.74% | 11.65% | 3% | 0.79% |
| 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 Eastleigh changed since 2011?
Eastleigh residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.09% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 49.17% | 35.3% | 11.61% | 3.05% | 0.87% |
| 2021 | 49.82% | 34.74% | 11.65% | 3% | 0.79% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Broadoak 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 Eastleigh.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Eastleigh | 2% | -0.1% |
| South East | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|
| In Employment | 57.52% |
| In Part-Time Work | 28.93% |
| Unemployed | 2.46% |
Broadoak & Eastleigh 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 Broadoak in the Eastleigh local area district.
Broadoak has a lower rate of immigrants than Eastleigh, the South East region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Hedge End South | 93.97% | 6.03% |
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| Eastleigh | 90.67% | 9.33% |
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| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Broadoak compared to other wards in Eastleigh
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Eastleigh Central | 83.94% | 16.06% |
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| 2 | Eastleigh South | 87.62% | 12.38% |
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| 3 | Hiltingbury | 87.7% | 12.3% |
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| 4 | Chandler's Ford | 89.06% | 10.94% |
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| 5 | West End South | 89.67% | 10.33% |
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| 6 | Eastleigh North | 90.14% | 9.86% |
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| 7 | Bursledon & Hound North | 90.78% | 9.22% |
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| 8 | Hedge End North | 91.37% | 8.63% |
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| 9 | West End North | 92.37% | 7.63% |
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| 10 | Hamble & Netley | 92.82% | 7.18% |
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| 11 | Botley | 93.37% | 6.63% |
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| 12 | Bishopstoke | 93.78% | 6.22% |
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| 13 | Hedge End South | 93.97% | 6.03% |
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| 14 | Fair Oak & Horton Heath | 94.2% | 5.8% |
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';Broadoak is ranked 13 out of 14 wards in Eastleigh for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Broadoak Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Hedge End South.| 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 | |
How many residents own or rent their home in Broadoak and Eastleigh
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Broadoak either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 81.79 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 18.21 of Broadoak residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Hedge End South | 81.79% | 18.21% |
| Eastleigh | 70.96% | 29.04% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Broadoak has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Broadoak compared to other wards in Eastleigh
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Hiltingbury | 87.11% | 12.89% |
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| 2 | Hedge End South | 81.79% | 18.21% |
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| 3 | Fair Oak & Horton Heath | 81.27% | 18.73% |
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| 4 | Chandler's Ford | 80.14% | 19.86% |
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| 5 | West End South | 77.9% | 22.1% |
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| 6 | West End North | 74.44% | 25.56% |
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| 7 | Bishopstoke | 74.02% | 25.98% |
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| 8 | Botley | 71.7% | 28.3% |
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| 9 | Hedge End North | 70.48% | 29.52% |
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| 10 | Eastleigh North | 67.73% | 32.27% |
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| 11 | Bursledon & Hound North | 65.79% | 34.21% |
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| 12 | Hamble & Netley | 64.54% | 35.46% |
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| 13 | Eastleigh Central | 53.41% | 46.59% |
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| 14 | Eastleigh South | 49.51% | 50.49% |
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Broadoak is ranked 2 out of 14 wards in Eastleigh for the percentage of home owners.What are the occupations of the residents of Broadoak?
The largest employment sector in Broadoak is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 18.78% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 15.73% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 14.76% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 11.46% |
| Skilled Trades | 10.92% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 8.1% |
| Elementary Occupations | 6.48% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 5.34% |
What is the population of Broadoak and Eastleigh?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Eastleigh including Broadoak. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Bishopstoke | 10837 |
| Botley | 6132 |
| Bursledon & Hound North | 9179 |
| Chandler's Ford | 10686 |
| Eastleigh Central | 11812 |
| Eastleigh North | 10062 |
| Eastleigh South | 10859 |
| Fair Oak & Horton Heath | 10600 |
| Hamble & Netley | 10223 |
| Hedge End North | 11137 |
| Hedge End South | 11278 |
| Hiltingbury | 10798 |
| West End North | 5847 |
| West End South | 6070 |
| Eastleigh Total | 135520 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
