Socio-economic statistics for Langney, East Sussex

Socio-economic statistics for Langney, East Sussex

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

Langney 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.
AreaUnemployedYearly Change
Eastbourne4.6%-0.8%
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 Langney 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 Langney.
Economic StatusProportion
In Employment51.95%
In Part-Time Work31.98%
Unemployed5.9%
68.02% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Langney

How many residents own or rent their home in Langney and Eastbourne

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Langney either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 48.48 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 51.52 of Langney residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
AreaOwnedRented
Hampden Park48.48%51.52%
Eastbourne59.7%40.3%
South East65.66%34.34%
England61.31%38.69%

Langney has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.

Langney compared to other wards in Eastbourne

#WardOwnedRented
1Ratton78.4%21.6%
2Old Town (Eastbourne)73.96%26.04%
3St Anthony's69.92%30.08%
4Sovereign68.34%31.66%
5Meads58.93%41.07%
6Langney57.09%42.91%
7Upperton53.51%46.49%
8Hampden Park48.48%51.52%
9Devonshire38.85%61.15%
Langney is ranked 8 out of 9 wards in Eastbourne for the percentage of home owners.

Langney Age Distribution Statistics

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

Langney Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Langney 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 Langney to the national average for England.
LevelHampden ParkEngland
No Qualifications22.42%18.08%
Level 114.27%9.69%
Level 217.09%13.32%
Apprenticeship6.29%5.32%
Level 317.34%16.92%
Level 419.9%33.92%

What are the occupations of the residents of Langney?

The largest employment sector in Langney is Caring, leisure & Other Services. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.
SectorProportion
Caring, leisure & Other Services15.96%
Elementary Occupations14.26%
Skilled Trades13.14%
Professional Occupations12.04%
Associate Professional & Technical9.42%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives8.6%
Administrative & Secretarial8.34%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials7.66%

Langney & 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 Langney in the Eastbourne local area district.

Langney has a lower rate of immigrants than Eastbourne, the South East region and England as a whole.
AreaBorn in UKBorn outside UK
Hampden Park89.78%10.22%
Eastbourne84.8%15.2%
South East84.24%15.76%
England82.65%17.35%

Langney compared to other wards in Eastbourne

#WardBorn in UKBorn outside UK
1Devonshire72.23%27.77%
2Meads78.72%21.28%
3Upperton80.77%19.23%
4Ratton87.59%12.41%
5Sovereign87.79%12.21%
6Old Town89.37%10.63%
7Hampden Park89.78%10.22%
8St Anthony's90.14%9.86%
9Langney90.88%9.12%
';Langney is ranked 7 out of 9 wards in Eastbourne for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

Langney Health Statistics

Hampden Park has a significantly lower proportion of residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
AreaVGGFBVB
Hampden Park40.23%35.42%16.31%6.23%1.81%
Eastbourne43.23%35.25%15.25%4.86%1.42%
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 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.
YearVGGFBVB
201143.07%35.4%15.34%4.74%1.45%
202143.23%35.25%15.25%4.86%1.42%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

What is the population of Langney and Eastbourne?

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

WardPopulation
Devonshire14460
Hampden Park11019
Langney10658
Meads11769
Old Town11204
Ratton9672
Sovereign12477
St Anthony's11426
Upperton10639
Eastbourne Total103324



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