Is Hampden Park in Eastbourne 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 Hampden Park older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Hampden Park and Eastbourne? What is the claimant count in Hampden Park and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Hampden Park Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Hampden Park 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 Hampden Park to the national average for England.
| Level | Ratton | England |
|---|
| No Qualifications | 17.14% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 10.56% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.52% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.57% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 15.93% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 32.88% | 33.92% |
Hampden Park 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 Eastbourne.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|
| Eastbourne | 4.6% | -0.8% |
| South East | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|
| In Employment | 46.2% |
| In Part-Time Work | 32.73% |
| Unemployed | 3.88% |
Hampden Park Health Statistics
Ratton 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 |
|---|
| Ratton | 42.7% | 35.57% | 15.58% | 4.66% | 1.49% |
| Eastbourne | 43.23% | 35.25% | 15.25% | 4.86% | 1.42% |
| 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 Eastbourne changed since 2011?
Eastbourne residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.01% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 43.07% | 35.4% | 15.34% | 4.74% | 1.45% |
| 2021 | 43.23% | 35.25% | 15.25% | 4.86% | 1.42% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Hampden Park Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Ratton.| 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 | |
How many residents own or rent their home in Hampden Park and Eastbourne
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Hampden Park either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 78.4 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 21.6 of Hampden Park residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Ratton | 78.4% | 21.6% |
| Eastbourne | 59.7% | 40.3% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Hampden Park has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Hampden Park compared to other wards in Eastbourne
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Ratton | 78.4% | 21.6% |
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| 2 | Old Town (Eastbourne) | 73.96% | 26.04% |
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| 3 | St Anthony's | 69.92% | 30.08% |
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| 4 | Sovereign | 68.34% | 31.66% |
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| 5 | Meads | 58.93% | 41.07% |
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| 6 | Langney | 57.09% | 42.91% |
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| 7 | Upperton | 53.51% | 46.49% |
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| 8 | Hampden Park | 48.48% | 51.52% |
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| 9 | Devonshire | 38.85% | 61.15% |
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Hampden Park is ranked 1 out of 9 wards in Eastbourne for the percentage of home owners.Hampden Park & Eastbourne 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 Hampden Park in the Eastbourne local area district.
Hampden Park has a lower rate of immigrants than Eastbourne, the South East region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Ratton | 87.59% | 12.41% |
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| Eastbourne | 84.8% | 15.2% |
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| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Hampden Park compared to other wards in Eastbourne
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Devonshire | 72.23% | 27.77% |
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| 2 | Meads | 78.72% | 21.28% |
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| 3 | Upperton | 80.77% | 19.23% |
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| 4 | Ratton | 87.59% | 12.41% |
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| 5 | Sovereign | 87.79% | 12.21% |
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| 6 | Old Town | 89.37% | 10.63% |
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| 7 | Hampden Park | 89.78% | 10.22% |
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| 8 | St Anthony's | 90.14% | 9.86% |
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| 9 | Langney | 90.88% | 9.12% |
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';Hampden Park is ranked 4 out of 9 wards in Eastbourne for the number of residents born outside of the UK.What are the occupations of the residents of Hampden Park?
The largest employment sector in Hampden Park is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 23.28% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 13.6% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 12.08% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 12.03% |
| Skilled Trades | 10.51% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.06% |
| Elementary Occupations | 8.2% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 4.44% |
What is the population of Hampden Park and Eastbourne?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Eastbourne including Hampden Park. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Devonshire | 14460 |
| Hampden Park | 11019 |
| Langney | 10658 |
| Meads | 11769 |
| Old Town | 11204 |
| Ratton | 9672 |
| Sovereign | 12477 |
| St Anthony's | 11426 |
| Upperton | 10639 |
| Eastbourne Total | 103324 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
