We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for New Hythe in Tonbridge and Malling 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 Hythe older than the national average or younger? What is the population of New Hythe and Tonbridge and Malling? Is New Hythe an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
New Hythe 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 Tonbridge and Malling.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge and Malling | 2.1% | -0.1% |
| South East | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|---|
| In Employment | 58.71% |
| In Part-Time Work | 27.46% |
| Unemployed | 2.67% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
New Hythe Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education New Hythe 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
| Level | Larkfield South | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 19.53% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 13.76% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 16.37% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.12% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.47% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 22.47% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
New Hythe Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Larkfield South.| Age Band | Proportion |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
New Hythe & Tonbridge and Malling 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 Hythe in the Tonbridge and Malling local area district.
New Hythe has a lower rate of immigrants than Tonbridge and Malling, the South East region and England as a whole.| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Larkfield South | 93.3% | 6.7% |
| Tonbridge and Malling | 91.04% | 8.96% |
| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
New Hythe compared to other wards in Tonbridge and Malling
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medway | 83.92% | 16.08% |
| 2 | Judd | 84.89% | 15.11% |
| 3 | Vauxhall | 85% | 15% |
| 4 | Castle | 85.29% | 14.71% |
| 5 | Kings Hill | 88% | 12% |
| 6 | Hildenborough | 89.84% | 10.16% |
| 7 | Borough Green and Long Mill | 90.73% | 9.27% |
| 8 | Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted | 90.79% | 9.21% |
| 9 | Trench | 92.06% | 7.94% |
| 10 | Snodland West and Holborough Lakes | 92.24% | 7.76% |
| 11 | Higham | 92.27% | 7.73% |
| 12 | Aylesford South | 92.34% | 7.66% |
| 13 | Larkfield North | 92.82% | 7.18% |
| 14 | Cage Green | 92.85% | 7.15% |
| 15 | Wateringbury | 93.02% | 6.98% |
| 16 | Larkfield South | 93.3% | 6.7% |
| 17 | Downs and Mereworth | 93.32% | 6.68% |
| 18 | Ditton | 93.44% | 6.56% |
| 19 | Aylesford North and Walderslade | 93.47% | 6.53% |
| 20 | Burham and Wouldham | 93.63% | 6.37% |
| 21 | West Malling and Leybourne | 93.75% | 6.25% |
| 22 | East Malling | 93.93% | 6.07% |
| 23 | Snodland East and Ham Hill | 94.69% | 5.31% |
| 24 | Hadlow and East Peckham | 94.72% | 5.28% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in New Hythe and Tonbridge and Malling
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in New Hythe either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 72.72 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 27.28 of New Hythe residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Larkfield South | 72.72% | 27.28% |
| Tonbridge and Malling | 70.01% | 29.99% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
New Hythe has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
New Hythe compared to other wards in Tonbridge and Malling
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hildenborough | 85.37% | 14.63% |
| 2 | Aylesford North and Walderslade | 83.23% | 16.77% |
| 3 | Ditton | 78.77% | 21.23% |
| 4 | Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted | 78.75% | 21.25% |
| 5 | Downs and Mereworth | 77.98% | 22.02% |
| 6 | Kings Hill | 76.95% | 23.05% |
| 7 | Wateringbury | 76.6% | 23.4% |
| 8 | Borough Green and Long Mill | 75.65% | 24.35% |
| 9 | Higham (Tonbridge and Malling) | 75.52% | 24.48% |
| 10 | West Malling and Leybourne | 74.99% | 25.01% |
| 11 | Burham and Wouldham | 74.45% | 25.55% |
| 12 | Cage Green | 73.63% | 26.37% |
| 13 | Larkfield South | 72.72% | 27.28% |
| 14 | Larkfield North | 72.13% | 27.87% |
| 15 | Snodland West and Holborough Lakes | 71.2% | 28.8% |
| 16 | Hadlow and East Peckham | 70.33% | 29.67% |
| 17 | Castle (Tonbridge and Malling) | 69.92% | 30.08% |
| 18 | Aylesford South | 62.99% | 37.01% |
| 19 | Vauxhall (Tonbridge and Malling) | 61.66% | 38.34% |
| 20 | Judd | 59.38% | 40.62% |
| 21 | East Malling | 55.76% | 44.24% |
| 22 | Medway | 54.72% | 45.28% |
| 23 | Snodland East and Ham Hill | 53.89% | 46.11% |
| 24 | Trench | 49.71% | 50.29% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
New Hythe Health Statistics
Larkfield South 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larkfield South | 45.27% | 37.55% | 12.35% | 3.98% | 0.86% |
| Tonbridge and Malling | 51.36% | 33.32% | 11.32% | 3.15% | 0.85% |
| 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
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How has the health of residents in Tonbridge and Malling changed since 2011?
Tonbridge and Malling residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.43% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 49.92% | 34.33% | 11.81% | 3.09% | 0.86% |
| 2021 | 51.36% | 33.32% | 11.32% | 3.15% | 0.85% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of New Hythe?
The largest employment sector in New Hythe is Associate Professional & Technical. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Associate Professional & Technical | 14.47% |
| Professional Occupations | 14.14% |
| Skilled Trades | 14% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 11.55% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.7% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 9.67% |
| Elementary Occupations | 9.1% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 8.02% |
What is the population of New Hythe and Tonbridge and Malling?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Tonbridge and Malling including New Hythe. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Aylesford North and Walderslade | 6269 |
| Aylesford South | 5127 |
| Borough Green and Long Mill | 7852 |
| Burham and Wouldham | 3427 |
| Cage Green | 4589 |
| Castle | 5047 |
| Ditton | 5276 |
| Downs and Mereworth | 4812 |
| East Malling | 5581 |
| Hadlow and East Peckham | 7238 |
| Higham | 4783 |
| Hildenborough | 5146 |
| Judd | 5578 |
| Kings Hill | 9697 |
| Larkfield North | 5038 |
| Larkfield South | 4081 |
| Medway | 7354 |
| Snodland East and Ham Hill | 5308 |
| Snodland West and Holborough Lakes | 6518 |
| Trench | 4884 |
| Vauxhall | 5368 |
| Wateringbury | 2035 |
| West Malling and Leybourne | 6916 |
| Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted | 4647 |
| Tonbridge and Malling Total | 132571 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
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