Socio-economic statistics for Poling Corner, West Sussex

Socio-economic statistics for Poling Corner, West Sussex

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

Poling Corner 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 Arun.
AreaUnemployedYearly Change
Arun3.2%-0.3%
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 Poling Corner 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 Poling Corner.
Economic StatusProportion
In Employment51.18%
In Part-Time Work33.28%
Unemployed2.95%
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
66.72% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Poling Corner

Poling Corner Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Poling Corner 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 Poling Corner to the national average for England.
LevelArundel & WalbertonEngland
No Qualifications14.91%18.08%
Level 18.87%9.69%
Level 214.99%13.32%
Apprenticeship5.02%5.32%
Level 316.52%16.92%
Level 437.15%33.92%
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)

How many residents own or rent their home in Poling Corner and Arun

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Poling Corner either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 74.38 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 25.62 of Poling Corner residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
AreaOwnedRented
Arundel & Walberton74.38%25.62%
Arun71.25%28.75%
South East65.66%34.34%
England61.31%38.69%
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)

Poling Corner has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.

Poling Corner compared to other wards in Arun

#WardOwnedRented
1Pagham87.03%12.97%
2Aldwick East86.84%13.16%
3Ferring86.49%13.51%
4Felpham East83.2%16.8%
5East Preston81.34%18.66%
6Rustington West80.64%19.36%
7Middleton-on-Sea80.25%19.75%
8Aldwick West79.81%20.19%
9Angmering & Findon78.79%21.21%
10Felpham West78.44%21.56%
11Barnham77.89%22.11%
12Yapton75.27%24.73%
13Arundel & Walberton74.38%25.62%
14Rustington East74.33%25.67%
15Beach72.86%27.14%
16Brookfield (Arun)69.74%30.26%
17Bersted68.84%31.16%
18Courtwick with Toddington59.39%40.61%
19Orchard58.71%41.29%
20Pevensey53.52%46.48%
21River (Arun)52.29%47.71%
22Hotham48.64%51.36%
23Marine (Arun)42.61%57.39%
Poling Corner is ranked 13 out of 23 wards in Arun for the percentage of home owners.
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)

Poling Corner Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Arundel & Walberton.
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
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)

Poling Corner Health Statistics

Arundel & Walberton 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.
AreaVGGFBVB
Arundel & Walberton48.32%34.75%12.29%3.69%0.95%
Arun43.19%36.57%14.81%4.31%1.12%
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
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)

How has the health of residents in Arun changed since 2011?

Arun residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.01% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
YearVGGFBVB
201141.98%36.77%15.58%4.42%1.25%
202143.19%36.57%14.81%4.31%1.12%
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 Poling Corner?

The largest employment sector in Poling Corner is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
SectorProportion
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials19.1%
Professional Occupations19.07%
Associate Professional & Technical15.57%
Skilled Trades12.65%
Caring, leisure & Other Services8.65%
Administrative & Secretarial8.52%
Elementary Occupations7.81%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives3.21%

Poling Corner & Arun 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 Poling Corner in the Arun local area district.

Poling Corner has a lower rate of immigrants than Arun, the South East region and England as a whole.
AreaBorn in UKBorn outside UK
Arundel & Walberton91.35%8.65%
Arun89.28%10.72%
South East84.24%15.76%
England82.65%17.35%
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)

Poling Corner compared to other wards in Arun

#WardBorn in UKBorn outside UK
1Marine71.79%28.21%
2Hotham78.15%21.85%
3Orchard78.82%21.18%
4River83.88%16.12%
5Pevensey83.92%16.08%
6Bersted86.68%13.32%
7Courtwick with Toddington88.34%11.66%
8Aldwick East90.62%9.38%
9Beach91.07%8.93%
10Arundel & Walberton91.35%8.65%
11Rustington East92.3%7.7%
12Felpham West92.5%7.5%
13Yapton92.65%7.35%
14Brookfield92.68%7.32%
15Ferring92.85%7.15%
16Barnham92.9%7.1%
17Pagham93.18%6.82%
18Aldwick West93.25%6.75%
19Middleton-on-Sea93.49%6.51%
20East Preston93.56%6.44%
21Angmering & Findon93.58%6.42%
22Rustington West93.78%6.22%
23Felpham East94.47%5.53%
';Poling Corner is ranked 10 out of 23 wards in Arun for the number of residents born outside of the UK.
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)

What is the population of Poling Corner and Arun?

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

WardPopulation
Aldwick East5253
Aldwick West6355
Angmering & Findon9430
Arundel & Walberton8106
Barnham8755
Beach4627
Bersted9756
Brookfield6195
Courtwick with Toddington10602
East Preston8547
Felpham East7192
Felpham West4464
Ferring4592
Hotham6905
Marine7533
Middleton-on-Sea4945
Orchard6913
Pagham6027
Pevensey5743
River9265
Rustington East5324
Rustington West8093
Yapton6501
Arun Total161123

Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)


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


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