Is Fox Lane in Rushmoor 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 Fox Lane older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Fox Lane and Rushmoor? What is the claimant count in Fox Lane and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Fox Lane & Rushmoor 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 Fox Lane in the Rushmoor local area district.
Fox Lane has a lower rate of immigrants than Rushmoor, the South East region and England as a whole.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Fernhill (Rushmoor) | 85.08% | 14.92% |
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| Rushmoor | 76.15% | 23.85% |
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| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Fox Lane compared to other wards in Rushmoor
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Wellington | 60.64% | 39.36% |
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| 2 | Cherrywood | 64.98% | 35.02% |
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| 3 | Manor Park | 65.7% | 34.3% |
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| 4 | Rowhill | 75.29% | 24.71% |
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| 5 | Empress | 76.14% | 23.86% |
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| 6 | West Heath | 77.43% | 22.58% |
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| 7 | St Mark's | 78.33% | 21.67% |
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| 8 | North Town | 78.57% | 21.43% |
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| 9 | Aldershot Park | 81.79% | 18.21% |
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| 10 | Cove and Southwood | 84.25% | 15.75% |
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| 11 | Knellwood | 84.32% | 15.68% |
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| 12 | Fernhill | 85.08% | 14.92% |
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| 13 | St John's | 85.99% | 14.01% |
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';Fox Lane is ranked 12 out of 13 wards in Rushmoor for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Fox Lane Health Statistics
Fernhill 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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| Fernhill (Rushmoor) | 47.53% | 35.29% | 12.57% | 3.53% | 1.08% |
| Rushmoor | 49.55% | 34.9% | 11.8% | 2.97% | 0.78% |
| 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 Rushmoor changed since 2011?
Rushmoor residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 1.16% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 50.07% | 35.54% | 10.77% | 2.8% | 0.82% |
| 2021 | 49.55% | 34.9% | 11.8% | 2.97% | 0.78% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Fox Lane Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Fox Lane 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 Fox Lane to the national average for England.
| Level | Fernhill | England |
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| No Qualifications | 18.19% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 12.83% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 16.46% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.63% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.06% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 27.07% | 33.92% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Fox Lane and Rushmoor
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Fox Lane either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 72.9 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 27.1 of Fox Lane residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Fernhill (Rushmoor) | 72.9% | 27.1% |
| Rushmoor | 60.49% | 39.51% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Fox Lane has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Fox Lane compared to other wards in Rushmoor
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Knellwood | 78.86% | 21.14% |
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| 2 | West Heath (Rushmoor) | 74.66% | 25.34% |
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| 3 | Fernhill (Rushmoor) | 72.9% | 27.1% |
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| 4 | St John's (Rushmoor) | 71.93% | 28.07% |
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| 5 | Cove and Southwood | 70.39% | 29.61% |
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| 6 | Rowhill | 64.46% | 35.54% |
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| 7 | North Town | 63.68% | 36.32% |
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| 8 | Empress | 59.34% | 40.66% |
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| 9 | Manor Park (Rushmoor) | 59.24% | 40.76% |
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| 10 | Aldershot Park | 54.12% | 45.88% |
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| 11 | St Mark's (Rushmoor) | 49.1% | 50.9% |
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| 12 | Cherrywood | 48.27% | 51.73% |
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| 13 | Wellington (Rushmoor) | 26.1% | 73.9% |
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Fox Lane is ranked 3 out of 13 wards in Rushmoor for the percentage of home owners.What are the occupations of the residents of Fox Lane?
The largest employment sector in Fox Lane is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 16.36% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 13.74% |
| Skilled Trades | 12.29% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 11.65% |
| Elementary Occupations | 10.95% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 10.87% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.28% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 6.05% |
Fox Lane 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 Rushmoor.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Rushmoor | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 61.86% |
| In Part-Time Work | 24.11% |
| Unemployed | 4.65% |
Fox Lane Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Fernhill.| 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 | |
What is the population of Fox Lane and Rushmoor?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Rushmoor including Fox Lane. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Aldershot Park | 7540 |
| Cherrywood | 8207 |
| Cove and Southwood | 7102 |
| Empress | 5701 |
| Fernhill | 6660 |
| Knellwood | 7536 |
| Manor Park | 8395 |
| North Town | 6679 |
| Rowhill | 6875 |
| St John's | 6887 |
| St Mark's | 7896 |
| Wellington | 7994 |
| West Heath | 6915 |
| Rushmoor Total | 94387 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
