Is Findon Valley in Worthing 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 Findon Valley older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Findon Valley and Worthing? What is the claimant count in Findon Valley and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Findon Valley Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Offington.| 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 | |
Findon Valley 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 Worthing.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Worthing | 3% | -0.4% |
| South East | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|
| In Employment | 53.62% |
| In Part-Time Work | 32.99% |
| Unemployed | 3.26% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Findon Valley and Worthing
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Findon Valley either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 89.41 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 10.59 of Findon Valley residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Offington | 89.41% | 10.59% |
| Worthing | 67.5% | 32.5% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Findon Valley has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Findon Valley compared to other wards in Worthing
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Offington | 89.41% | 10.59% |
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| 2 | Goring (Worthing) | 82.36% | 17.64% |
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| 3 | Salvington | 79.56% | 20.44% |
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| 4 | Marine (Worthing) | 75.14% | 24.86% |
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| 5 | Durrington (Worthing) | 72.85% | 27.15% |
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| 6 | Broadwater (Worthing) | 72.72% | 27.28% |
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| 7 | Tarring | 71.75% | 28.25% |
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| 8 | Gaisford | 69.95% | 30.05% |
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| 9 | Castle (Worthing) | 68.21% | 31.79% |
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| 10 | Northbrook | 60.57% | 39.43% |
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| 11 | Selden | 59.86% | 40.14% |
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| 12 | Heene | 48.75% | 51.25% |
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| 13 | Central (Worthing) | 42.82% | 57.18% |
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Findon Valley is ranked 1 out of 13 wards in Worthing for the percentage of home owners.Findon Valley Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Findon Valley 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 Findon Valley to the national average for England.
| Level | Offington | England |
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| No Qualifications | 13.48% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 9.64% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 15.81% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.98% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 18.62% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 33.82% | 33.92% |
Findon Valley & Worthing 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 Findon Valley in the Worthing local area district.
Findon Valley has a lower rate of immigrants than Worthing, the South East region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Offington | 92.87% | 7.13% |
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| Worthing | 87.89% | 12.11% |
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| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Findon Valley compared to other wards in Worthing
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Central | 78.19% | 21.81% |
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| 2 | Heene | 81.86% | 18.14% |
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| 3 | Selden | 82.76% | 17.24% |
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| 4 | Gaisford | 87.1% | 12.9% |
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| 5 | Marine | 88.32% | 11.68% |
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| 6 | Castle | 88.54% | 11.46% |
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| 7 | Northbrook | 89.78% | 10.22% |
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| 8 | Broadwater | 89.96% | 10.04% |
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| 9 | Tarring | 90.41% | 9.59% |
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| 10 | Goring | 91.61% | 8.39% |
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| 11 | Salvington | 92.38% | 7.62% |
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| 12 | Offington | 92.87% | 7.13% |
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| 13 | Durrington | 92.89% | 7.11% |
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';Findon Valley is ranked 12 out of 13 wards in Worthing for the number of residents born outside of the UK.What are the occupations of the residents of Findon Valley?
The largest employment sector in Findon Valley is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 22.29% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 18.05% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 14.38% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 12.45% |
| Skilled Trades | 9.95% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 8.37% |
| Elementary Occupations | 4.59% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 3.59% |
Findon Valley Health Statistics
Offington 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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| Offington | 49.44% | 34.72% | 11.93% | 2.91% | 0.99% |
| Worthing | 45.27% | 35.64% | 13.85% | 4.07% | 1.17% |
| 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 Worthing changed since 2011?
Worthing residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.59% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 44.22% | 36.1% | 14.41% | 4.16% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | 45.27% | 35.64% | 13.85% | 4.07% | 1.17% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What is the population of Findon Valley and Worthing?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Worthing including Findon Valley. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Broadwater | 9375 |
| Castle | 9121 |
| Central | 10752 |
| Durrington | 5833 |
| Gaisford | 9661 |
| Goring | 8107 |
| Heene | 8555 |
| Marine | 8202 |
| Northbrook | 6977 |
| Offington | 7938 |
| Salvington | 8983 |
| Selden | 8651 |
| Tarring | 8572 |
| Worthing Total | 110727 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
