Socio-economic statistics for Heathfield, Hampshire

Socio-economic statistics for Heathfield, Hampshire

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

Heathfield 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 Fareham.
AreaUnemployedYearly Change
Fareham1.7%-0.2%
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 Heathfield 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 Heathfield.
Economic StatusProportion
In Employment57.5%
In Part-Time Work28.18%
Unemployed2.44%
71.82% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Heathfield

What are the occupations of the residents of Heathfield?

The largest employment sector in Heathfield is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
SectorProportion
Professional Occupations22.95%
Associate Professional & Technical17.14%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials15.49%
Administrative & Secretarial9.37%
Skilled Trades9.09%
Caring, leisure & Other Services8.32%
Elementary Occupations6.12%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives4.27%

Heathfield Health Statistics

Titchfield 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
Titchfield51.2%33.45%11.7%2.94%0.71%
Fareham48.19%35.38%12.39%3.23%0.8%
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 Fareham changed since 2011?

Fareham residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 0.19% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
YearVGGFBVB
201148.55%35.21%12.22%3.13%0.9%
202148.19%35.38%12.39%3.23%0.8%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

Heathfield Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Heathfield 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 Heathfield to the national average for England.
LevelTitchfieldEngland
No Qualifications12.34%18.08%
Level 18.68%9.69%
Level 214.46%13.32%
Apprenticeship6.18%5.32%
Level 318.66%16.92%
Level 437.39%33.92%

How many residents own or rent their home in Heathfield and Fareham

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Heathfield either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 76.85 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 23.15 of Heathfield residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
AreaOwnedRented
Titchfield76.85%23.15%
Fareham78.52%21.48%
South East65.66%34.34%
England61.31%38.69%

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

Heathfield compared to other wards in Fareham

#WardOwnedRented
1Locks Heath86.74%13.26%
2Portchester West84.21%15.79%
3Portchester East83.82%16.18%
4Hill Head83.22%16.78%
5Warsash83.06%16.94%
6Fareham West82.19%17.81%
7Stubbington82.1%17.9%
8Sarisbury82.04%17.96%
9Fareham North80.95%19.05%
10Titchfield76.85%23.15%
11Titchfield Common75.72%24.28%
12Fareham East73.88%26.12%
13Park Gate71.65%28.35%
14Fareham North-West69.52%30.48%
15Fareham South62.96%37.04%
Heathfield is ranked 10 out of 15 wards in Fareham for the percentage of home owners.

Heathfield & Fareham 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 Heathfield in the Fareham local area district.

AreaBorn in UKBorn outside UK
Titchfield92.87%7.13%
Fareham93.21%6.79%
South East84.24%15.76%
England82.65%17.35%

Heathfield compared to other wards in Fareham

#WardBorn in UKBorn outside UK
1Fareham East91.21%8.79%
2Fareham South92.2%7.8%
3Sarisbury92.31%7.69%
4Park Gate92.6%7.4%
5Fareham West92.78%7.22%
6Stubbington92.86%7.14%
7Titchfield92.87%7.13%
8Locks Heath93.07%6.93%
9Fareham North93.34%6.66%
10Warsash93.36%6.64%
11Fareham North-West93.54%6.46%
12Titchfield Common93.61%6.39%
13Hill Head94.49%5.51%
14Portchester West94.7%5.3%
15Portchester East94.81%5.19%
';Heathfield is ranked 7 out of 15 wards in Fareham for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

Heathfield Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Titchfield.
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

What is the population of Heathfield and Fareham?

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

WardPopulation
Fareham East7868
Fareham North7660
Fareham North-West7457
Fareham South7662
Fareham West6558
Hill Head7299
Locks Heath7024
Park Gate9352
Portchester East11092
Portchester West6998
Sarisbury7929
Stubbington6951
Titchfield7514
Titchfield Common7839
Warsash7135
Fareham Total116338



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