Is New House in Gravesham 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 House older than the national average or younger? What is the population of New House and Gravesham? What is the claimant count in New House and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.New House Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education New House 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 House to the national average for England.
| Level | Painters Ash | England |
|---|
| No Qualifications | 24.08% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 12.36% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 15.57% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.37% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.14% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 20.75% | 33.92% |
New House 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 Gravesham.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Gravesham | 4.3% | -0.2% |
| South East | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|
| In Employment | 53.79% |
| In Part-Time Work | 26.27% |
| Unemployed | 4.34% |
What are the occupations of the residents of New House?
The largest employment sector in New House is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Caring, leisure & Other Services.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|
| Professional Occupations | 14.8% |
| Skilled Trades | 13.12% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 12.23% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 11.57% |
| Elementary Occupations | 10.98% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 10.75% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 9.81% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 8.96% |
New House & Gravesham 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 House in the Gravesham local area district.
New House has a lower rate of immigrants than Gravesham, the South East region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Painters Ash | 87.19% | 12.81% |
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| Gravesham | 80.76% | 19.24% |
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| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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New House compared to other wards in Gravesham
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Pelham | 65.3% | 34.7% |
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| 2 | Riverside | 66.67% | 33.33% |
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| 3 | Central | 71.33% | 28.67% |
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| 4 | Northfleet North | 72.7% | 27.3% |
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| 5 | Northfleet South | 75.04% | 24.96% |
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| 6 | Woodlands | 82.78% | 17.22% |
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| 7 | Westcourt | 82.88% | 17.12% |
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| 8 | Whitehill | 83.73% | 16.27% |
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| 9 | Coldharbour | 84.34% | 15.66% |
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| 10 | Singlewell | 84.51% | 15.49% |
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| 11 | Painters Ash | 87.19% | 12.81% |
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| 12 | Riverview | 88.34% | 11.66% |
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| 13 | Chalk | 89.84% | 10.16% |
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| 14 | Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown | 92.29% | 7.71% |
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| 15 | Higham | 93.26% | 6.74% |
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| 16 | Istead Rise | 93.73% | 6.27% |
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| 17 | Meopham North | 93.95% | 6.05% |
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| 18 | Meopham South and Vigo | 94.65% | 5.35% |
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';New House is ranked 11 out of 18 wards in Gravesham for the number of residents born outside of the UK.How many residents own or rent their home in New House and Gravesham
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in New House either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 75.87 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 24.13 of New House residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Painters Ash | 75.87% | 24.13% |
| Gravesham | 62.22% | 37.78% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
New House has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
New House compared to other wards in Gravesham
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Istead Rise | 91.76% | 8.24% |
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| 2 | Meopham South and Vigo | 90.63% | 9.37% |
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| 3 | Riverview | 89.33% | 10.67% |
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| 4 | Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown | 82.56% | 17.44% |
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| 5 | Meopham North | 82.42% | 17.58% |
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| 6 | Higham (Gravesham) | 80.86% | 19.14% |
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| 7 | Chalk | 80.4% | 19.6% |
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| 8 | Painters Ash | 75.87% | 24.13% |
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| 9 | Woodlands (Gravesham) | 73.22% | 26.78% |
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| 10 | Whitehill | 68.82% | 31.18% |
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| 11 | Central (Gravesham) | 56.25% | 43.75% |
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| 12 | Northfleet South | 55.28% | 44.72% |
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| 13 | Westcourt | 53.64% | 46.36% |
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| 14 | Singlewell | 52.77% | 47.23% |
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| 15 | Coldharbour | 47.83% | 52.17% |
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| 16 | Riverside (Gravesham) | 43.22% | 56.78% |
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| 17 | Pelham | 43.06% | 56.94% |
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| 18 | Northfleet North | 40.98% | 59.02% |
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New House is ranked 8 out of 18 wards in Gravesham for the percentage of home owners.New House Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Painters Ash.| 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 House Health Statistics
Painters Ash 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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| Painters Ash | 45.17% | 35.26% | 14.01% | 4.28% | 1.28% |
| Gravesham | 48.66% | 34.07% | 12.43% | 3.82% | 1.02% |
| 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 Gravesham changed since 2011?
Gravesham residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.26% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 46.5% | 34.97% | 13.4% | 4.03% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | 48.66% | 34.07% | 12.43% | 3.82% | 1.02% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What is the population of New House and Gravesham?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Gravesham including New House. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Central | 7139 |
| Chalk | 2181 |
| Coldharbour | 4979 |
| Higham | 3850 |
| Istead Rise | 3363 |
| Meopham North | 4373 |
| Meopham South and Vigo | 4325 |
| Northfleet North | 8810 |
| Northfleet South | 8945 |
| Painters Ash | 5454 |
| Pelham | 8171 |
| Riverside | 10124 |
| Riverview | 4268 |
| Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown | 4239 |
| Singlewell | 8203 |
| Westcourt | 7033 |
| Whitehill | 4477 |
| Woodlands | 6956 |
| Gravesham Total | 106890 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
