Is New Cross in South Oxfordshire 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 Cross older than the national average or younger? What is the population of New Cross and South Oxfordshire? What is the claimant count in New Cross and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.What are the occupations of the residents of New Cross?
The largest employment sector in New Cross is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 24.67% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 24.27% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 14.62% |
| Skilled Trades | 9.11% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.2% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 6.74% |
| Elementary Occupations | 4.68% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 3% |
New Cross & South Oxfordshire 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 Cross in the South Oxfordshire local area district.
New Cross has a lower rate of immigrants than South Oxfordshire, the South East region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Sonning Common | 89.15% | 10.85% |
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| South Oxfordshire | 87.29% | 12.71% |
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| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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New Cross compared to other wards in South Oxfordshire
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Didcot West | 80.64% | 19.36% |
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| 2 | Didcot North East | 81.37% | 18.63% |
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| 3 | Henley-on-Thames | 82.2% | 17.8% |
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| 4 | Didcot South | 83.99% | 16.01% |
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| 5 | Sandford & the Wittenhams | 84.53% | 15.47% |
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| 6 | Woodcote & Rotherfield | 84.64% | 15.36% |
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| 7 | Forest Hill & Holton | 84.9% | 15.1% |
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| 8 | Berinsfield | 87.39% | 12.61% |
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| 9 | Wheatley | 88.09% | 11.91% |
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| 10 | Goring | 88.74% | 11.26% |
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| 11 | Sonning Common | 89.15% | 10.85% |
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| 12 | Garsington & Horspath | 89.26% | 10.74% |
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| 13 | Wallingford | 89.35% | 10.65% |
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| 14 | Watlington | 89.36% | 10.64% |
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| 15 | Benson & Crowmarsh | 90.16% | 9.84% |
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| 16 | Kidmore End & Whitchurch | 90.32% | 9.68% |
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| 17 | Haseley Brook | 90.39% | 9.61% |
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| 18 | Thame | 91.01% | 8.99% |
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| 19 | Cholsey | 91.35% | 8.65% |
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| 20 | Chinnor | 92.94% | 7.06% |
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| 21 | Chalgrove | 93.73% | 6.27% |
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';New Cross is ranked 11 out of 21 wards in South Oxfordshire for the number of residents born outside of the UK.New Cross Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Sonning Common.| 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 | |
New Cross Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education New Cross 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 Cross to the national average for England.
| Level | Sonning Common | England |
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| No Qualifications | 10.92% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 7.73% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.4% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.53% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 14.72% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 46.02% | 33.92% |
New Cross 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 South Oxfordshire.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| South Oxfordshire | 1.9% | 0% |
| 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 | 54.12% |
| In Part-Time Work | 30.36% |
| Unemployed | 2.73% |
How many residents own or rent their home in New Cross and South Oxfordshire
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in New Cross either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 76.17 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 23.83 of New Cross residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Sonning Common | 76.17% | 23.83% |
| South Oxfordshire | 70.24% | 29.76% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
New Cross has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
New Cross compared to other wards in South Oxfordshire
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Chalgrove | 80.96% | 19.04% |
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| 2 | Kidmore End & Whitchurch | 80.94% | 19.06% |
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| 3 | Garsington & Horspath | 79.6% | 20.4% |
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| 4 | Chinnor | 78.25% | 21.75% |
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| 5 | Sandford & the Wittenhams | 77.45% | 22.55% |
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| 6 | Woodcote & Rotherfield | 76.75% | 23.25% |
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| 7 | Sonning Common | 76.17% | 23.83% |
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| 8 | Goring (South Oxfordshire) | 76.12% | 23.88% |
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| 9 | Forest Hill & Holton | 75.42% | 24.58% |
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| 10 | Wheatley (South Oxfordshire) | 73.86% | 26.14% |
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| 11 | Cholsey | 72.71% | 27.29% |
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| 12 | Haseley Brook | 71.58% | 28.42% |
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| 13 | Thame | 70.46% | 29.54% |
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| 14 | Watlington (South Oxfordshire) | 70.42% | 29.58% |
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| 15 | Benson & Crowmarsh | 65.95% | 34.05% |
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| 16 | Wallingford | 65.06% | 34.94% |
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| 17 | Berinsfield | 64.91% | 35.09% |
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| 18 | Henley-on-Thames | 64.78% | 35.22% |
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| 19 | Didcot South | 64.71% | 35.29% |
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| 20 | Didcot North East | 63.76% | 36.24% |
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| 21 | Didcot West | 60.28% | 39.72% |
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New Cross is ranked 7 out of 21 wards in South Oxfordshire for the percentage of home owners.New Cross Health Statistics
Sonning Common has significantly more residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| Sonning Common | 54.97% | 31.75% | 10.38% | 2.24% | 0.67% |
| South Oxfordshire | 53.42% | 33% | 10.34% | 2.57% | 0.68% |
| 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 South Oxfordshire changed since 2011?
South Oxfordshire residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.51% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 52.56% | 33.35% | 10.73% | 2.62% | 0.73% |
| 2021 | 53.42% | 33% | 10.34% | 2.57% | 0.68% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What is the population of New Cross and South Oxfordshire?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in South Oxfordshire including New Cross. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Benson & Crowmarsh | 8639 |
| Berinsfield | 4032 |
| Chalgrove | 3345 |
| Chinnor | 8575 |
| Cholsey | 10307 |
| Didcot North East | 10245 |
| Didcot South | 10256 |
| Didcot West | 7777 |
| Forest Hill & Holton | 3597 |
| Garsington & Horspath | 3534 |
| Goring | 3839 |
| Haseley Brook | 4182 |
| Henley-on-Thames | 11927 |
| Kidmore End & Whitchurch | 3870 |
| Sandford & the Wittenhams | 4033 |
| Sonning Common | 7512 |
| Thame | 12747 |
| Wallingford | 8336 |
| Watlington | 3983 |
| Wheatley | 4158 |
| Woodcote & Rotherfield | 8888 |
| South Oxfordshire Total | 143782 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
