Is Dungeness in Folkestone and Hythe 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 Dungeness older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Dungeness and Folkestone and Hythe? What is the claimant count in Dungeness and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Dungeness 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 Folkestone and Hythe.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Folkestone and Hythe | 4.1% | -0.8% |
| 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 | 49.33% |
| In Part-Time Work | 29.15% |
| Unemployed | 4.51% |
Dungeness & Folkestone and Hythe 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 Dungeness in the Folkestone and Hythe local area district.
Dungeness has a lower rate of immigrants than Folkestone and Hythe, the South East region and England as a whole.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Walland & Denge Marsh | 96.01% | 3.99% |
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| Folkestone and Hythe | 89.55% | 10.45% |
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| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Dungeness compared to other wards in Folkestone and Hythe
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Folkestone Central | 78.9% | 21.1% |
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| 2 | Cheriton | 82.66% | 17.34% |
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| 3 | Sandgate & West Folkestone | 82.98% | 17.02% |
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| 4 | Folkestone Harbour | 88.25% | 11.75% |
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| 5 | Broadmead | 88.69% | 11.31% |
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| 6 | East Folkestone | 90.31% | 9.69% |
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| 7 | Hythe | 91.12% | 8.88% |
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| 8 | North Downs East | 92.46% | 7.54% |
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| 9 | North Downs West | 93.86% | 6.14% |
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| 10 | Hythe Rural | 94.09% | 5.91% |
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| 11 | New Romney | 95.55% | 4.45% |
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| 12 | Romney Marsh | 95.77% | 4.23% |
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| 13 | Walland & Denge Marsh | 96.01% | 3.99% |
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';Dungeness is ranked 13 out of 13 wards in Folkestone and Hythe for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Dungeness Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Walland & Denge Marsh.| 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 | |
Dungeness Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Dungeness 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 Dungeness to the national average for England.
| Level | Walland & Denge Marsh | England |
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| No Qualifications | 23.26% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 13.64% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 15.28% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.21% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.69% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 19.15% | 33.92% |
What are the occupations of the residents of Dungeness?
The largest employment sector in Dungeness is Skilled Trades. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Skilled Trades | 15.87% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 13.13% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 12.24% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 11.79% |
| Professional Occupations | 11.09% |
| Elementary Occupations | 10.36% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.38% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 9.23% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Dungeness and Folkestone and Hythe
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Dungeness either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 72.94 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 27.06 of Dungeness residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Walland & Denge Marsh | 72.94% | 27.06% |
| Folkestone and Hythe | 65.8% | 34.2% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Dungeness has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Dungeness compared to other wards in Folkestone and Hythe
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | North Downs West | 82.46% | 17.54% |
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| 2 | Romney Marsh | 81.54% | 18.46% |
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| 3 | Hythe Rural | 78.36% | 21.64% |
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| 4 | North Downs East | 76.37% | 23.63% |
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| 5 | New Romney | 75.57% | 24.43% |
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| 6 | Walland & Denge Marsh | 72.94% | 27.06% |
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| 7 | Broadmead | 72.26% | 27.74% |
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| 8 | Hythe | 71.99% | 28.01% |
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| 9 | Sandgate & West Folkestone | 69.07% | 30.93% |
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| 10 | Cheriton | 62.84% | 37.16% |
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| 11 | East Folkestone | 54.28% | 45.72% |
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| 12 | Folkestone Harbour | 46.78% | 53.22% |
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| 13 | Folkestone Central | 37.48% | 62.52% |
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Dungeness is ranked 6 out of 13 wards in Folkestone and Hythe for the percentage of home owners.Dungeness Health Statistics
Walland & Denge Marsh has a significantly lower proportion of residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| Walland & Denge Marsh | 39.89% | 35.01% | 17.7% | 5.72% | 1.68% |
| Folkestone and Hythe | 43.19% | 35.01% | 15.31% | 5.03% | 1.46% |
| 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 Folkestone and Hythe changed since 2011?
Folkestone and Hythe residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 0.13% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 42.21% | 36.12% | 15.25% | 4.93% | 1.49% |
| 2021 | 43.19% | 35.01% | 15.31% | 5.03% | 1.46% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What is the population of Dungeness and Folkestone and Hythe?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Folkestone and Hythe including Dungeness. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Broadmead | 3957 |
| Cheriton | 13530 |
| East Folkestone | 11818 |
| Folkestone Central | 12249 |
| Folkestone Harbour | 6766 |
| Hythe | 11512 |
| Hythe Rural | 6104 |
| New Romney | 7358 |
| North Downs East | 12107 |
| North Downs West | 6633 |
| Romney Marsh | 7344 |
| Sandgate & West Folkestone | 5810 |
| Walland & Denge Marsh | 8132 |
| Folkestone and Hythe Total | 113320 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
