Socio-economic statistics for Fair Oak, Hampshire

Socio-economic statistics for Fair Oak, Hampshire

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

Fair Oak 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.
AreaUnemployedYearly Change
Eastleigh2%-0.1%
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 Fair Oak 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 Fair Oak.
Economic StatusProportion
In Employment64.58%
In Part-Time Work27.42%
Unemployed2.58%
72.58% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Fair Oak

Fair Oak Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Fair Oak & Horton Heath.
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 Fair Oak and Eastleigh

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Fair Oak either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 81.27 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 18.73 of Fair Oak residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
AreaOwnedRented
Fair Oak & Horton Heath81.27%18.73%
Eastleigh70.96%29.04%
South East65.66%34.34%
England61.31%38.69%

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

Fair Oak compared to other wards in Eastleigh

#WardOwnedRented
1Hiltingbury87.11%12.89%
2Hedge End South81.79%18.21%
3Fair Oak & Horton Heath81.27%18.73%
4Chandler's Ford80.14%19.86%
5West End South77.9%22.1%
6West End North74.44%25.56%
7Bishopstoke74.02%25.98%
8Botley71.7%28.3%
9Hedge End North70.48%29.52%
10Eastleigh North67.73%32.27%
11Bursledon & Hound North65.79%34.21%
12Hamble & Netley64.54%35.46%
13Eastleigh Central53.41%46.59%
14Eastleigh South49.51%50.49%
Fair Oak is ranked 3 out of 14 wards in Eastleigh for the percentage of home owners.

What are the occupations of the residents of Fair Oak?

The largest employment sector in Fair Oak is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
SectorProportion
Professional Occupations21.77%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials15.29%
Associate Professional & Technical13.89%
Skilled Trades12.09%
Administrative & Secretarial10.89%
Caring, leisure & Other Services8.29%
Elementary Occupations6.55%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives4.69%

Fair Oak Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Fair Oak 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 Fair Oak to the national average for England.
LevelFair Oak & Horton HeathEngland
No Qualifications11.5%18.08%
Level 110.26%9.69%
Level 215.26%13.32%
Apprenticeship7.32%5.32%
Level 320.43%16.92%
Level 432.89%33.92%

Fair Oak & 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 Fair Oak in the Eastleigh local area district.

Fair Oak has a lower rate of immigrants than Eastleigh, the South East region and England as a whole.
AreaBorn in UKBorn outside UK
Fair Oak & Horton Heath94.2%5.8%
Eastleigh90.67%9.33%
South East84.24%15.76%
England82.65%17.35%

Fair Oak compared to other wards in Eastleigh

#WardBorn in UKBorn outside UK
1Eastleigh Central83.94%16.06%
2Eastleigh South87.62%12.38%
3Hiltingbury87.7%12.3%
4Chandler's Ford89.06%10.94%
5West End South89.67%10.33%
6Eastleigh North90.14%9.86%
7Bursledon & Hound North90.78%9.22%
8Hedge End North91.37%8.63%
9West End North92.37%7.63%
10Hamble & Netley92.82%7.18%
11Botley93.37%6.63%
12Bishopstoke93.78%6.22%
13Hedge End South93.97%6.03%
14Fair Oak & Horton Heath94.2%5.8%
';Fair Oak is ranked 14 out of 14 wards in Eastleigh for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

Fair Oak Health Statistics

Fair Oak & Horton Heath 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
Fair Oak & Horton Heath52.24%34.82%10.35%1.94%0.66%
Eastleigh49.82%34.74%11.65%3%0.79%
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 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.
YearVGGFBVB
201149.17%35.3%11.61%3.05%0.87%
202149.82%34.74%11.65%3%0.79%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

What is the population of Fair Oak and Eastleigh?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Eastleigh including Fair Oak. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

WardPopulation
Bishopstoke10837
Botley6132
Bursledon & Hound North9179
Chandler's Ford10686
Eastleigh Central11812
Eastleigh North10062
Eastleigh South10859
Fair Oak & Horton Heath10600
Hamble & Netley10223
Hedge End North11137
Hedge End South11278
Hiltingbury10798
West End North5847
West End South6070
Eastleigh Total135520



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