Is New Brighton in Havant 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 New Brighton older than the national average or younger? What is the population of New Brighton and Havant? What is the claimant count in New Brighton and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.New Brighton 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 Havant.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Havant | 3.5% | -0.4% |
| 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 | 48.88% |
| In Part-Time Work | 31.39% |
| Unemployed | 3.12% |
New Brighton Health Statistics
Emsworth 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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| Emsworth | 46.84% | 35.47% | 13.24% | 3.37% | 1.08% |
| Havant | 44.3% | 35.57% | 14.51% | 4.38% | 1.24% |
| 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 Havant changed since 2011?
Havant residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 0.3% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 44.31% | 35.86% | 14.24% | 4.29% | 1.31% |
| 2021 | 44.3% | 35.57% | 14.51% | 4.38% | 1.24% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
New Brighton & Havant 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 New Brighton in the Havant local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Emsworth | 92.68% | 7.32% |
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| Havant | 93.56% | 6.44% |
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| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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New Brighton compared to other wards in Havant
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | St Faith's | 91.62% | 8.38% |
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| 2 | Stakes | 91.86% | 8.14% |
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| 3 | Emsworth | 92.68% | 7.32% |
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| 4 | Hayling West | 93.16% | 6.84% |
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| 5 | Bedhampton | 93.2% | 6.8% |
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| 6 | Waterloo | 93.39% | 6.61% |
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| 7 | Hart Plain | 93.88% | 6.12% |
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| 8 | Purbrook | 94% | 6% |
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| 9 | Hayling East | 94.01% | 5.99% |
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| 10 | Barncroft | 94.01% | 5.99% |
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| 11 | Cowplain | 94.43% | 5.57% |
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| 12 | Battins | 94.69% | 5.31% |
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| 13 | Warren Park | 95.14% | 4.86% |
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| 14 | Bondfields | 95.27% | 4.73% |
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';New Brighton is ranked 3 out of 14 wards in Havant for the number of residents born outside of the UK.New Brighton Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education New Brighton 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 New Brighton to the national average for England.
| Level | Emsworth | England |
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| No Qualifications | 13.82% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 8.55% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.09% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.49% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 15.23% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 41.47% | 33.92% |
What are the occupations of the residents of New Brighton?
The largest employment sector in New Brighton is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 24.59% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 15.82% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 14.61% |
| Skilled Trades | 10.32% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.75% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 8.36% |
| Elementary Occupations | 6.64% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 3.82% |
New Brighton Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Emsworth.| 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 New Brighton and Havant
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in New Brighton either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 74.89 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 25.11 of New Brighton residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Emsworth | 74.89% | 25.11% |
| Havant | 67.92% | 32.08% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
New Brighton has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
New Brighton compared to other wards in Havant
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Cowplain | 82.04% | 17.96% |
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| 2 | Purbrook | 79.3% | 20.7% |
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| 3 | Hayling West | 78.06% | 21.94% |
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| 4 | Bedhampton | 77.16% | 22.84% |
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| 5 | Hayling East | 75.7% | 24.3% |
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| 6 | Emsworth | 74.89% | 25.11% |
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| 7 | Waterloo (Havant) | 71.95% | 28.05% |
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| 8 | St Faith's | 70.9% | 29.1% |
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| 9 | Hart Plain | 68.49% | 31.51% |
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| 10 | Stakes | 59.16% | 40.84% |
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| 11 | Barncroft | 58.29% | 41.71% |
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| 12 | Bondfields | 47.25% | 52.75% |
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| 13 | Battins | 43.4% | 56.6% |
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| 14 | Warren Park | 37.32% | 62.68% |
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New Brighton is ranked 6 out of 14 wards in Havant for the percentage of home owners.What is the population of New Brighton and Havant?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Havant including New Brighton. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Barncroft | 7003 |
| Battins | 7264 |
| Bedhampton | 9056 |
| Bondfields | 7008 |
| Cowplain | 9413 |
| Emsworth | 10110 |
| Hart Plain | 10214 |
| Hayling East | 9293 |
| Hayling West | 8529 |
| Purbrook | 9557 |
| St Faith's | 10172 |
| Stakes | 10512 |
| Warren Park | 8007 |
| Waterloo | 10201 |
| Havant Total | 126339 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
