Is Chandler's Ford 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 Chandler's Ford older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Chandler's Ford and Eastleigh? What is the claimant count in Chandler's Ford and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.What are the occupations of the residents of Chandler's Ford?
The largest employment sector in Chandler's Ford is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 24.81% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 14.86% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 12.98% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.98% |
| Skilled Trades | 9.95% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 7.97% |
| Elementary Occupations | 6.62% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 5.11% |
Chandler's Ford 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 |
|---|
| 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 | 58.24% |
| In Part-Time Work | 27.18% |
| Unemployed | 2.86% |
Chandler's Ford Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Chandler's Ford.| 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 | |
Chandler's Ford Health Statistics
Chandler's Ford 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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| Chandler's Ford | 48.81% | 35.5% | 12.35% | 2.63% | 0.72% |
| 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
Chandler's Ford Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Chandler's Ford 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 Chandler's Ford to the national average for England.
| Level | Chandler's Ford | England |
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| No Qualifications | 13.46% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 9.46% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.82% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.47% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 18.09% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 35.85% | 33.92% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Chandler's Ford and Eastleigh
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Chandler's Ford either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 80.14 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 19.86 of Chandler's Ford residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Chandler's Ford | 80.14% | 19.86% |
| Eastleigh | 70.96% | 29.04% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Chandler's Ford has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Chandler's Ford 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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Chandler's Ford is ranked 4 out of 14 wards in Eastleigh for the percentage of home owners.Chandler's Ford & 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 Chandler's Ford in the Eastleigh local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Chandler's Ford | 89.06% | 10.94% |
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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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Chandler's Ford 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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';Chandler's Ford is ranked 4 out of 14 wards in Eastleigh for the number of residents born outside of the UK.What is the population of Chandler's Ford and Eastleigh?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Eastleigh including Chandler's Ford. 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.
