Is Itchen in Eastleigh 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 Itchen older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Itchen and Eastleigh? What is the claimant count in Itchen and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Itchen & Eastleigh 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 Itchen in the Eastleigh local area district.
Itchen has a lower rate of immigrants than Eastleigh, the South East region and England as a whole.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Bishopstoke | 93.78% | 6.22% |
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| Eastleigh | 90.67% | 9.33% |
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| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Itchen compared to other wards in Eastleigh
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Eastleigh Central | 83.94% | 16.06% |
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| 2 | Eastleigh South | 87.62% | 12.38% |
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| 3 | Hiltingbury | 87.7% | 12.3% |
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| 4 | Chandler's Ford | 89.06% | 10.94% |
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| 5 | West End South | 89.67% | 10.33% |
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| 6 | Eastleigh North | 90.14% | 9.86% |
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| 7 | Bursledon & Hound North | 90.78% | 9.22% |
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| 8 | Hedge End North | 91.37% | 8.63% |
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| 9 | West End North | 92.37% | 7.63% |
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| 10 | Hamble & Netley | 92.82% | 7.18% |
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| 11 | Botley | 93.37% | 6.63% |
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| 12 | Bishopstoke | 93.78% | 6.22% |
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| 13 | Hedge End South | 93.97% | 6.03% |
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| 14 | Fair Oak & Horton Heath | 94.2% | 5.8% |
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';Itchen is ranked 12 out of 14 wards in Eastleigh for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Itchen Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Bishopstoke.| 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 are the occupations of the residents of Itchen?
The largest employment sector in Itchen is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 21.46% |
| Skilled Trades | 12.74% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 12.62% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 11.9% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.98% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 9.86% |
| Elementary Occupations | 7.95% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 5.73% |
Itchen Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Itchen 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 Itchen to the national average for England.
| Level | Bishopstoke | England |
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| No Qualifications | 15.46% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 10.56% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.48% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.71% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 18.89% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 30.28% | 33.92% |
Itchen Health Statistics
Bishopstoke 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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| Bishopstoke | 47.01% | 36.51% | 12.19% | 3.37% | 0.92% |
| Eastleigh | 49.82% | 34.74% | 11.65% | 3% | 0.79% |
| 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 Eastleigh changed since 2011?
Eastleigh residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.09% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 49.17% | 35.3% | 11.61% | 3.05% | 0.87% |
| 2021 | 49.82% | 34.74% | 11.65% | 3% | 0.79% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
How many residents own or rent their home in Itchen and Eastleigh
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Itchen either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 74.02 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 25.98 of Itchen residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Bishopstoke | 74.02% | 25.98% |
| Eastleigh | 70.96% | 29.04% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Itchen has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Itchen compared to other wards in Eastleigh
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Hiltingbury | 87.11% | 12.89% |
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| 2 | Hedge End South | 81.79% | 18.21% |
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| 3 | Fair Oak & Horton Heath | 81.27% | 18.73% |
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| 4 | Chandler's Ford | 80.14% | 19.86% |
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| 5 | West End South | 77.9% | 22.1% |
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| 6 | West End North | 74.44% | 25.56% |
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| 7 | Bishopstoke | 74.02% | 25.98% |
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| 8 | Botley | 71.7% | 28.3% |
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| 9 | Hedge End North | 70.48% | 29.52% |
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| 10 | Eastleigh North | 67.73% | 32.27% |
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| 11 | Bursledon & Hound North | 65.79% | 34.21% |
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| 12 | Hamble & Netley | 64.54% | 35.46% |
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| 13 | Eastleigh Central | 53.41% | 46.59% |
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| 14 | Eastleigh South | 49.51% | 50.49% |
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Itchen is ranked 7 out of 14 wards in Eastleigh for the percentage of home owners.Itchen 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 Eastleigh.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Eastleigh | 2% | -0.1% |
| 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 | 59.32% |
| In Part-Time Work | 29.71% |
| Unemployed | 3.09% |
What is the population of Itchen and Eastleigh?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Eastleigh including Itchen. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Bishopstoke | 10837 |
| Botley | 6132 |
| Bursledon & Hound North | 9179 |
| Chandler's Ford | 10686 |
| Eastleigh Central | 11812 |
| Eastleigh North | 10062 |
| Eastleigh South | 10859 |
| Fair Oak & Horton Heath | 10600 |
| Hamble & Netley | 10223 |
| Hedge End North | 11137 |
| Hedge End South | 11278 |
| Hiltingbury | 10798 |
| West End North | 5847 |
| West End South | 6070 |
| Eastleigh Total | 135520 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
