Is Rotherfield in Wealden 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 Rotherfield older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Rotherfield and Wealden? What is the claimant count in Rotherfield and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Rotherfield 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 Wealden.Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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Wealden | 2.1% | -0.4% |
South East | 2.9% | -0.3% |
England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
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 Rotherfield 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 Rotherfield.Economic Status | Proportion |
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In Employment | 55.87% |
In Part-Time Work | 32.75% |
Unemployed | 3.01% |
67.25% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in RotherfieldRotherfield & Wealden 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 Rotherfield in the Wealden local area district.
Rotherfield has a lower rate of immigrants than Wealden, the South East region and England as a whole.
Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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Hadlow Down & Rotherfield | 92.57% | 7.43% |
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Wealden | 92.41% | 7.59% |
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South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
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England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Rotherfield compared to other wards in Wealden
# | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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1 | Forest Row | 83.3% | 16.7% |
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2 | Crowborough South East | 87.8% | 12.2% |
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3 | Hartfield | 88.95% | 11.05% |
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4 | Arlington | 89.71% | 10.29% |
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5 | Frant & Wadhurst | 89.76% | 10.24% |
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6 | Mayfield & Five Ashes | 90.42% | 9.58% |
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7 | Crowborough Central | 90.64% | 9.36% |
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8 | Uckfield East | 90.88% | 9.12% |
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9 | South Downs | 91.33% | 8.67% |
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10 | Danehill & Fletching | 91.46% | 8.54% |
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11 | Maresfield | 91.86% | 8.14% |
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12 | Heathfield North | 92% | 8% |
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13 | Withyham | 92.02% | 7.98% |
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14 | Crowborough Jarvis Brook | 92.17% | 7.83% |
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15 | Crowborough St Johns | 92.23% | 7.77% |
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16 | Crowborough North | 92.27% | 7.73% |
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17 | Uckfield New Town | 92.33% | 7.67% |
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18 | Buxted | 92.39% | 7.61% |
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19 | Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron | 92.51% | 7.49% |
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20 | Hadlow Down & Rotherfield | 92.57% | 7.43% |
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21 | Crowborough South West | 92.65% | 7.35% |
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22 | Polegate Central | 92.72% | 7.28% |
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23 | Heathfield South | 92.87% | 7.13% |
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24 | Framfield & Cross-in-Hand | 92.91% | 7.09% |
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25 | Uckfield Ridgewood & Little Horsted | 93.09% | 6.91% |
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26 | Stone Cross | 93.1% | 6.9% |
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27 | Polegate North | 93.28% | 6.72% |
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28 | Hailsham East | 93.4% | 6.6% |
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29 | Upper Willingdon | 93.42% | 6.58% |
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30 | Hailsham Central | 93.43% | 6.57% |
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31 | Uckfield North | 93.52% | 6.48% |
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32 | Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill | 93.74% | 6.26% |
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33 | Hellingly | 93.93% | 6.07% |
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34 | Horam & Punnetts Town | 94.35% | 5.65% |
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35 | Lower Willingdon | 94.42% | 5.58% |
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36 | Pevensey Bay | 94.57% | 5.43% |
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37 | Hailsham West | 94.57% | 5.43% |
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38 | Hailsham South | 94.83% | 5.17% |
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39 | Hailsham North | 95.02% | 4.98% |
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40 | Hailsham North West | 95.24% | 4.76% |
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41 | Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels | 95.44% | 4.56% |
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';Rotherfield is ranked 20 out of 41 wards in Wealden for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Rotherfield Health Statistics
Hadlow Down & Rotherfield has more residents (=round( $ward_health->very_good_pc-$country_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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Hadlow Down & Rotherfield | 51.54% | 33.38% | 11.61% | 2.76% | 0.71% |
Wealden | 48.22% | 34.74% | 12.62% | 3.51% | 0.91% |
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 Wealden changed since 2011?
Wealden residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.44% between the 2011 and 2021 census.Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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2011 | 47.59% | 34.93% | 13.03% | 3.49% | 0.96% |
2021 | 48.22% | 34.74% | 12.62% | 3.51% | 0.91% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Rotherfield Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Hadlow Down & Rotherfield.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 Rotherfield?
The largest employment sector in Rotherfield is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.Sector | Proportion |
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Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 24.57% |
Professional Occupations | 20.79% |
Associate Professional & Technical | 14.97% |
Skilled Trades | 11.39% |
Administrative & Secretarial | 9.79% |
Caring, leisure & Other Services | 6.53% |
Elementary Occupations | 4.8% |
Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 2.37% |
Rotherfield Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Rotherfield 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 Rotherfield to the national average for England.
Level | Hadlow Down & Rotherfield | England |
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No Qualifications | 10.3% | 18.08% |
Level 1 | 8.49% | 9.69% |
Level 2 | 14.89% | 13.32% |
Apprenticeship | 4.92% | 5.32% |
Level 3 | 16.99% | 16.92% |
Level 4 | 41.6% | 33.92% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Rotherfield and Wealden
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Rotherfield either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 82.92 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 17.08 of Rotherfield residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. Area | Owned | Rented |
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Hadlow Down & Rotherfield | 82.92% | 17.08% |
Wealden | 76.97% | 23.03% |
South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Rotherfield has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Rotherfield compared to other wards in Wealden
# | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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1 | Lower Willingdon | 88.31% | 11.69% |
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2 | Upper Willingdon | 87.98% | 12.02% |
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3 | Crowborough St Johns | 87.63% | 12.37% |
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4 | Hailsham North | 86.73% | 13.27% |
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5 | Framfield & Cross-in-Hand | 83.35% | 16.65% |
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6 | Hadlow Down & Rotherfield | 82.92% | 17.08% |
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7 | Arlington | 82.81% | 17.19% |
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8 | Heathfield South | 82.51% | 17.49% |
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9 | Horam & Punnetts Town | 81.97% | 18.03% |
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10 | Crowborough South East | 81.92% | 18.08% |
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11 | Maresfield | 81.61% | 18.39% |
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12 | Hailsham South | 81.5% | 18.5% |
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13 | South Downs | 81.21% | 18.79% |
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14 | Stone Cross | 81.21% | 18.79% |
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15 | Crowborough North | 81.19% | 18.81% |
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16 | Danehill & Fletching | 80.67% | 19.33% |
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17 | Pevensey Bay | 80.39% | 19.61% |
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18 | Buxted | 79.82% | 20.18% |
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19 | Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron | 79.37% | 20.63% |
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20 | Withyham | 79.1% | 20.9% |
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21 | Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels | 78.95% | 21.05% |
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22 | Hailsham North West | 78.45% | 21.55% |
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23 | Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill | 78.27% | 21.73% |
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24 | Frant & Wadhurst | 77.29% | 22.71% |
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25 | Mayfield & Five Ashes | 77.22% | 22.78% |
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26 | Polegate Central | 77.06% | 22.94% |
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27 | Hartfield | 76.51% | 23.49% |
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28 | Uckfield Ridgewood & Little Horsted | 76.14% | 23.86% |
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29 | Uckfield New Town | 75.49% | 24.51% |
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30 | Crowborough South West | 75.39% | 24.61% |
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31 | Hellingly | 72.32% | 27.68% |
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32 | Forest Row | 72.26% | 27.74% |
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33 | Crowborough Central | 72.18% | 27.82% |
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34 | Uckfield East | 72.11% | 27.89% |
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35 | Crowborough Jarvis Brook | 71.38% | 28.62% |
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36 | Polegate North | 70.35% | 29.65% |
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37 | Hailsham Central | 69.25% | 30.75% |
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38 | Hailsham West | 67.98% | 32.02% |
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39 | Heathfield North | 67.98% | 32.02% |
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40 | Uckfield North | 64.48% | 35.52% |
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41 | Hailsham East | 51.4% | 48.6% |
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Rotherfield is ranked 6 out of 41 wards in Wealden for the percentage of home owners.What is the population of Rotherfield and Wealden?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Wealden including Rotherfield. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
Ward | Population |
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Arlington | 3513 |
Buxted | 4204 |
Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron | 3536 |
Crowborough Central | 3507 |
Crowborough Jarvis Brook | 3933 |
Crowborough North | 4103 |
Crowborough South East | 4195 |
Crowborough South West | 3049 |
Crowborough St Johns | 3450 |
Danehill & Fletching | 4051 |
Forest Row | 4430 |
Framfield & Cross-in-Hand | 3323 |
Frant & Wadhurst | 6928 |
Hadlow Down & Rotherfield | 3371 |
Hailsham Central | 2607 |
Hailsham East | 4632 |
Hailsham North | 3293 |
Hailsham North West | 3704 |
Hailsham South | 3384 |
Hailsham West | 4227 |
Hartfield | 3368 |
Heathfield North | 3906 |
Heathfield South | 4264 |
Hellingly | 5137 |
Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels | 6973 |
Horam & Punnetts Town | 6743 |
Lower Willingdon | 3338 |
Maresfield | 3838 |
Mayfield & Five Ashes | 3693 |
Pevensey Bay | 2993 |
Polegate Central | 5160 |
Polegate North | 3942 |
Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill | 3629 |
South Downs | 3102 |
Stone Cross | 3537 |
Uckfield East | 3321 |
Uckfield New Town | 6941 |
Uckfield North | 3047 |
Uckfield Ridgewood & Little Horsted | 2030 |
Upper Willingdon | 3179 |
Withyham | 3152 |
Wealden Total | 162733 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.