Is Isle of Wight in Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Isle of Wight and Isle of Wight? What is the claimant count in Isle of Wight and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Isle of Wight 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 .| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|
| % | % |
| % | % |
| % | % |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|
| In Employment | 0% |
| In Part-Time Work | 0% |
| Unemployed | 0% |
Isle of Wight Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight to the national average for .
| Level | | |
|---|
| No Qualifications | 0% | 0% |
| Level 1 | 0% | 0% |
| Level 2 | 0% | 0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0% |
| Level 3 | 0% | 0% |
| Level 4 | 0% | 0% |
Isle of Wight & 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 Isle of Wight in the local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 0% | 0% |
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| 0% | 0% |
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| 0% | 0% |
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| 0% | 0% |
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Isle of Wight compared to other wards in
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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';Isle of Wight is ranked out of 0 wards in for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Isle of Wight Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in .| 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 Isle of Wight and
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Isle of Wight either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 0 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 0 of Isle of Wight residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|
| 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% |
Isle of Wight has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Isle of Wight compared to other wards in
Isle of Wight is ranked out of 0 wards in for the percentage of home owners.What are the occupations of the residents of Isle of Wight?
The largest employment sector in Isle of Wight is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Elementary Occupations.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | % |
| Professional Occupations | % |
| Associate Professional & Technical | % |
| Administrative & Secretarial | % |
| Skilled Trades | % |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | % |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | % |
| Elementary Occupations | % |
Isle of Wight Health Statistics
| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What is the population of Isle of Wight and Isle of Wight?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Isle of Wight including Isle of Wight. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Arreton and Newchurch | 3593 |
| Binstead and Fishbourne | 3236 |
| Brading, St Helens and Bembridge | 6979 |
| Carisbrooke | 3463 |
| Central Wight | 3338 |
| Chale, Niton and Whitwell | 2810 |
| Cowes Medina | 4586 |
| Cowes North | 2825 |
| Cowes South and Northwood | 3515 |
| Cowes West and Gurnard | 3970 |
| East Cowes | 4309 |
| Freshwater North | 2470 |
| Freshwater South | 3070 |
| Godshill and Wroxall | 3214 |
| Havenstreet, Ashey and Haylands | 3746 |
| Lake North | 3835 |
| Lake South | 3244 |
| Nettlestone and Seaview | 2688 |
| Newport Central | 3991 |
| Newport East | 4032 |
| Newport North | 3774 |
| Newport South | 3960 |
| Newport West | 3269 |
| Parkhurst | 4681 |
| Ryde East | 3780 |
| Ryde North East | 3772 |
| Ryde North West | 3438 |
| Ryde South | 4620 |
| Ryde West | 3812 |
| Sandown North | 3111 |
| Sandown South | 4139 |
| Shanklin Central | 4018 |
| Shanklin South | 3221 |
| Totland | 2854 |
| Ventnor East | 2914 |
| Ventnor West | 2819 |
| West Wight | 3226 |
| Whippingham and Osborne | 4457 |
| Wootton Bridge | 3517 |
| Isle of Wight Total | 142296 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
