Is Portslade Village in Adur 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 Portslade Village older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Portslade Village and Adur? What is the claimant count in Portslade Village and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Portslade Village Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Hillside.| 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 | |
What are the occupations of the residents of Portslade Village?
The largest employment sector in Portslade Village is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|
| Professional Occupations | 16.97% |
| Skilled Trades | 13.93% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 13.89% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 12.18% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 10.52% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.19% |
| Elementary Occupations | 9.1% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 6.35% |
Portslade Village 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 Adur.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|
| Adur | 2.8% | -0.4% |
| South East | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|
| In Employment | 56.1% |
| In Part-Time Work | 32.45% |
| Unemployed | 3.95% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Portslade Village and Adur
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Portslade Village either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 77.92 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 22.08 of Portslade Village residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Hillside (Adur) | 77.92% | 22.08% |
| Adur | 72.03% | 27.97% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Portslade Village has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Portslade Village compared to other wards in Adur
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Buckingham | 87.51% | 12.49% |
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| 2 | St Nicolas (Adur) | 82.3% | 17.7% |
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| 3 | Manor (Adur) | 82.25% | 17.75% |
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| 4 | Cokeham | 78.24% | 21.76% |
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| 5 | Hillside (Adur) | 77.92% | 22.08% |
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| 6 | Widewater | 74.86% | 25.14% |
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| 7 | Marine (Adur) | 74.8% | 25.2% |
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| 8 | Peverel | 72.88% | 27.12% |
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| 9 | Southwick Green | 71.12% | 28.88% |
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| 10 | Churchill (Adur) | 69.63% | 30.37% |
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| 11 | Mash Barn | 62.65% | 37.35% |
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| 12 | Southlands | 60.1% | 39.9% |
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| 13 | Eastbrook | 59.51% | 40.49% |
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| 14 | St Mary's (Adur) | 58.56% | 41.44% |
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Portslade Village is ranked 5 out of 14 wards in Adur for the percentage of home owners.Portslade Village Health Statistics
Hillside 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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| Hillside (Adur) | 47.03% | 34.11% | 12.86% | 4.53% | 1.47% |
| Adur | 45.35% | 34.97% | 14.11% | 4.34% | 1.23% |
| 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 Adur changed since 2011?
Adur residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.08% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 42.67% | 36.57% | 15.01% | 4.51% | 1.25% |
| 2021 | 45.35% | 34.97% | 14.11% | 4.34% | 1.23% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Portslade Village Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Portslade Village 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 Portslade Village to the national average for England.
| Level | Hillside | England |
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| No Qualifications | 22.61% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 12.53% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 15.48% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.29% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.27% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 22.34% | 33.92% |
Portslade Village & Adur 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 Portslade Village in the Adur local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Hillside (Adur) | 91.06% | 8.94% |
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| Adur | 91.88% | 8.12% |
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| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Portslade Village compared to other wards in Adur
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Eastbrook | 88.4% | 11.6% |
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| 2 | Southwick Green | 91.05% | 8.95% |
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| 3 | Hillside | 91.06% | 8.94% |
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| 4 | Marine | 91.29% | 8.71% |
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| 5 | St Mary's | 91.31% | 8.69% |
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| 6 | Churchill | 91.5% | 8.5% |
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| 7 | Widewater | 91.55% | 8.45% |
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| 8 | St Nicolas | 91.61% | 8.39% |
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| 9 | Southlands | 92.24% | 7.76% |
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| 10 | Mash Barn | 93.01% | 6.99% |
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| 11 | Manor | 93.03% | 6.97% |
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| 12 | Buckingham | 93.26% | 6.74% |
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| 13 | Peverel | 93.54% | 6.46% |
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| 14 | Cokeham | 94.34% | 5.66% |
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';Portslade Village is ranked 3 out of 14 wards in Adur for the number of residents born outside of the UK.What is the population of Portslade Village and Adur?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Adur including Portslade Village. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Buckingham | 4003 |
| Churchill | 4486 |
| Cokeham | 4542 |
| Eastbrook | 4800 |
| Hillside | 4336 |
| Manor | 4459 |
| Marine | 4730 |
| Mash Barn | 4395 |
| Peverel | 4245 |
| Southlands | 4349 |
| Southwick Green | 4529 |
| St Mary's | 5236 |
| St Nicolas | 3984 |
| Widewater | 6093 |
| Adur Total | 64187 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
