Is Hicks Forstal in Canterbury 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 Hicks Forstal older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Hicks Forstal and Canterbury? What is the claimant count in Hicks Forstal and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Hicks Forstal Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Hicks Forstal 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 Hicks Forstal to the national average for England.
| Level | Sturry | England |
|---|
| No Qualifications | 20.7% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 9.91% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.86% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.22% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 15.92% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 30.64% | 33.92% |
Hicks Forstal 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 Canterbury.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Canterbury | 3.3% | -0.3% |
| South East | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|
| In Employment | 55.06% |
| In Part-Time Work | 29.42% |
| Unemployed | 4.31% |
What are the occupations of the residents of Hicks Forstal?
The largest employment sector in Hicks Forstal is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 18.46% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 12.21% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 12.1% |
| Skilled Trades | 12.08% |
| Elementary Occupations | 11.28% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 10.78% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.4% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 7.15% |
Hicks Forstal & Canterbury 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 Hicks Forstal in the Canterbury local area district.
Hicks Forstal has a lower rate of immigrants than Canterbury, the South East region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Sturry | 89.73% | 10.27% |
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| Canterbury | 87.1% | 12.9% |
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| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Hicks Forstal compared to other wards in Canterbury
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Westgate | 72.13% | 27.87% |
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| 2 | Northgate | 75.44% | 24.56% |
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| 3 | Wincheap | 78.55% | 21.45% |
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| 4 | Blean Forest | 78.66% | 21.34% |
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| 5 | St Stephen's | 78.73% | 21.27% |
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| 6 | Sturry | 89.73% | 10.27% |
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| 7 | Little Stour & Adisham | 91.23% | 8.77% |
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| 8 | Tankerton | 91.64% | 8.36% |
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| 9 | Nailbourne | 92.04% | 7.96% |
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| 10 | Gorrell | 92.54% | 7.46% |
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| 11 | Heron | 92.79% | 7.21% |
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| 12 | Chestfield | 94.28% | 5.72% |
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| 13 | Seasalter | 94.82% | 5.18% |
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| 14 | Swalecliffe | 95.15% | 4.85% |
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| 15 | West Bay | 95.23% | 4.77% |
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| 16 | Herne & Broomfield | 95.35% | 4.65% |
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| 17 | Reculver | 95.55% | 4.45% |
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| 18 | Beltinge | 95.58% | 4.42% |
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| 19 | Greenhill | 95.95% | 4.05% |
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';Hicks Forstal is ranked 6 out of 19 wards in Canterbury for the number of residents born outside of the UK.How many residents own or rent their home in Hicks Forstal and Canterbury
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Hicks Forstal either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 73.73 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 26.27 of Hicks Forstal residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Sturry | 73.73% | 26.27% |
| Canterbury | 64.76% | 35.24% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Hicks Forstal has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Hicks Forstal compared to other wards in Canterbury
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Seasalter | 84.19% | 15.81% |
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| 2 | Chestfield | 83.95% | 16.05% |
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| 3 | Herne & Broomfield | 80.95% | 19.05% |
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| 4 | Nailbourne | 80.69% | 19.31% |
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| 5 | Reculver | 80.09% | 19.91% |
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| 6 | Beltinge | 78.96% | 21.04% |
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| 7 | Tankerton | 77.67% | 22.33% |
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| 8 | West Bay | 76.69% | 23.31% |
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| 9 | Swalecliffe | 76.06% | 23.94% |
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| 10 | Blean Forest | 75.63% | 24.37% |
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| 11 | Sturry | 73.73% | 26.27% |
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| 12 | Little Stour & Adisham | 72.53% | 27.47% |
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| 13 | Greenhill (Canterbury) | 72.11% | 27.9% |
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| 14 | Gorrell | 66.01% | 33.99% |
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| 15 | Heron | 60.74% | 39.26% |
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| 16 | Wincheap | 51.33% | 48.67% |
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| 17 | St Stephen's (Canterbury) | 38.77% | 61.23% |
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| 18 | Westgate (Canterbury) | 38.54% | 61.46% |
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| 19 | Northgate (Canterbury) | 28.25% | 71.75% |
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Hicks Forstal is ranked 11 out of 19 wards in Canterbury for the percentage of home owners.Hicks Forstal Health Statistics
Sturry 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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| Sturry | 46.06% | 34.32% | 13.68% | 4.51% | 1.42% |
| Canterbury | 47.03% | 34.68% | 13.19% | 3.95% | 1.15% |
| 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 Canterbury changed since 2011?
Canterbury residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.26% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 46.82% | 34.63% | 13.37% | 4.06% | 1.12% |
| 2021 | 47.03% | 34.68% | 13.19% | 3.95% | 1.15% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Hicks Forstal Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Sturry.| 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 Hicks Forstal and Canterbury?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Canterbury including Hicks Forstal. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Barton | 14274 |
| Beltinge | 6564 |
| Blean Forest | 11131 |
| Chartham & Stone Street | 7785 |
| Chestfield | 7056 |
| Gorrell | 10994 |
| Greenhill | 4227 |
| Herne & Broomfield | 9854 |
| Heron | 13671 |
| Little Stour & Adisham | 4421 |
| Nailbourne | 4095 |
| Northgate | 8496 |
| Reculver | 4341 |
| Seasalter | 8108 |
| St Stephen's | 10670 |
| Sturry | 8234 |
| Swalecliffe | 4122 |
| Tankerton | 3717 |
| West Bay | 4243 |
| Westgate | 10712 |
| Wincheap | 10047 |
| Canterbury Total | 166762 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
