Is Forest of Bere in Havant 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 Forest of Bere older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Forest of Bere and Havant? What is the claimant count in Forest of Bere and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Forest of Bere 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 Havant.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Havant | 3.5% | -0.4% |
| 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 | 57% |
| In Part-Time Work | 28.77% |
| Unemployed | 2.98% |
Forest of Bere Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Cowplain.| 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 | |
Forest of Bere & Havant 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 Forest of Bere in the Havant local area district.
Forest of Bere has a lower rate of immigrants than Havant, the South East region and England as a whole.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Cowplain | 94.43% | 5.57% |
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| Havant | 93.56% | 6.44% |
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| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Forest of Bere compared to other wards in Havant
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | St Faith's | 91.62% | 8.38% |
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| 2 | Stakes | 91.86% | 8.14% |
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| 3 | Emsworth | 92.68% | 7.32% |
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| 4 | Hayling West | 93.16% | 6.84% |
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| 5 | Bedhampton | 93.2% | 6.8% |
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| 6 | Waterloo | 93.39% | 6.61% |
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| 7 | Hart Plain | 93.88% | 6.12% |
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| 8 | Purbrook | 94% | 6% |
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| 9 | Hayling East | 94.01% | 5.99% |
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| 10 | Barncroft | 94.01% | 5.99% |
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| 11 | Cowplain | 94.43% | 5.57% |
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| 12 | Battins | 94.69% | 5.31% |
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| 13 | Warren Park | 95.14% | 4.86% |
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| 14 | Bondfields | 95.27% | 4.73% |
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';Forest of Bere is ranked 11 out of 14 wards in Havant for the number of residents born outside of the UK.How many residents own or rent their home in Forest of Bere and Havant
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Forest of Bere either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 82.04 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 17.96 of Forest of Bere residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Cowplain | 82.04% | 17.96% |
| Havant | 67.92% | 32.08% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Forest of Bere has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Forest of Bere compared to other wards in Havant
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Cowplain | 82.04% | 17.96% |
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| 2 | Purbrook | 79.3% | 20.7% |
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| 3 | Hayling West | 78.06% | 21.94% |
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| 4 | Bedhampton | 77.16% | 22.84% |
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| 5 | Hayling East | 75.7% | 24.3% |
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| 6 | Emsworth | 74.89% | 25.11% |
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| 7 | Waterloo (Havant) | 71.95% | 28.05% |
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| 8 | St Faith's | 70.9% | 29.1% |
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| 9 | Hart Plain | 68.49% | 31.51% |
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| 10 | Stakes | 59.16% | 40.84% |
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| 11 | Barncroft | 58.29% | 41.71% |
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| 12 | Bondfields | 47.25% | 52.75% |
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| 13 | Battins | 43.4% | 56.6% |
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| 14 | Warren Park | 37.32% | 62.68% |
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Forest of Bere is ranked 1 out of 14 wards in Havant for the percentage of home owners.Forest of Bere Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Forest of Bere 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 Forest of Bere to the national average for England.
| Level | Cowplain | England |
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| No Qualifications | 16.25% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 10.76% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 15.19% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.85% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 19.64% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 27.27% | 33.92% |
Forest of Bere Health Statistics
Cowplain has a lower proportion of residents (very_good_pc-$ward_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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| Cowplain | 47.33% | 35.3% | 13.59% | 3.01% | 0.77% |
| Havant | 44.3% | 35.57% | 14.51% | 4.38% | 1.24% |
| 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 Havant changed since 2011?
Havant residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 0.3% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 44.31% | 35.86% | 14.24% | 4.29% | 1.31% |
| 2021 | 44.3% | 35.57% | 14.51% | 4.38% | 1.24% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What are the occupations of the residents of Forest of Bere?
The largest employment sector in Forest of Bere is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 17.24% |
| Skilled Trades | 14.43% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 13.63% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 12.94% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.91% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 9.88% |
| Elementary Occupations | 7.63% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 5.87% |
What is the population of Forest of Bere and Havant?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Havant including Forest of Bere. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Barncroft | 7003 |
| Battins | 7264 |
| Bedhampton | 9056 |
| Bondfields | 7008 |
| Cowplain | 9413 |
| Emsworth | 10110 |
| Hart Plain | 10214 |
| Hayling East | 9293 |
| Hayling West | 8529 |
| Purbrook | 9557 |
| St Faith's | 10172 |
| Stakes | 10512 |
| Warren Park | 8007 |
| Waterloo | 10201 |
| Havant Total | 126339 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
