Is Sharpthorne in Mid Sussex 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 Sharpthorne older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Sharpthorne and Mid Sussex? What is the claimant count in Sharpthorne and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.
Sharpthorne Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in High Weald.| 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)
Sharpthorne Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Sharpthorne 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 | High Weald | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 10.95% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 7.32% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.9% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.56% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.94% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 43.32% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Sharpthorne?
The largest employment sector in Sharpthorne is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Professional Occupations | 22.48% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 22.4% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 15.03% |
| Skilled Trades | 11% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.21% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 7.41% |
| Elementary Occupations | 5.25% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 3.58% |
Sharpthorne & Mid Sussex 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 Sharpthorne in the Mid Sussex local area district.
Sharpthorne has a lower rate of immigrants than Mid Sussex, the South East region and England as a whole.| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| High Weald | 91.38% | 8.62% |
| Mid Sussex | 88.09% | 11.91% |
| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Sharpthorne compared to other wards in Mid Sussex
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Grinstead Town | 76.62% | 23.38% |
| 2 | Haywards Heath Heath | 79.6% | 20.4% |
| 3 | Burgess Hill Meeds | 80.18% | 19.82% |
| 4 | Haywards Heath Bentswood | 84.25% | 15.75% |
| 5 | Haywards Heath Lucastes | 84.31% | 15.69% |
| 6 | Haywards Heath Ashenground | 84.64% | 15.36% |
| 7 | Haywards Heath Franklands | 86.52% | 13.48% |
| 8 | Ardingly and Balcombe | 88.35% | 11.65% |
| 9 | Cuckfield | 88.37% | 11.64% |
| 10 | East Grinstead Ashplats | 88.7% | 11.3% |
| 11 | Burgess Hill Victoria | 88.81% | 11.19% |
| 12 | East Grinstead Baldwins | 89.07% | 10.93% |
| 13 | East Grinstead Imberhorne | 89.26% | 10.74% |
| 14 | Burgess Hill St Andrews | 89.75% | 10.25% |
| 15 | Lindfield | 89.99% | 10.01% |
| 16 | Copthorne and Worth | 90.06% | 9.94% |
| 17 | Burgess Hill Dunstall | 90.25% | 9.75% |
| 18 | Burgess Hill Leylands | 90.34% | 9.66% |
| 19 | East Grinstead Herontye | 90.54% | 9.46% |
| 20 | Burgess Hill Franklands | 90.82% | 9.18% |
| 21 | Ashurst Wood | 90.92% | 9.08% |
| 22 | Crawley Down and Turners Hill | 91.11% | 8.89% |
| 23 | Bolney | 91.33% | 8.67% |
| 24 | High Weald | 91.38% | 8.62% |
| 25 | Hassocks | 92.3% | 7.7% |
| 26 | Hurstpierpoint and Downs | 92.72% | 7.28% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Sharpthorne Health Statistics
High Weald has significantly more residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Weald | 54.6% | 31.83% | 10.28% | 2.73% | 0.56% |
| Mid Sussex | 52.92% | 33.07% | 10.51% | 2.74% | 0.76% |
| 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 Mid Sussex changed since 2011?
Mid Sussex residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.21% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 51.8% | 33.98% | 10.68% | 2.76% | 0.78% |
| 2021 | 52.92% | 33.07% | 10.51% | 2.74% | 0.76% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Sharpthorne and Mid Sussex
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Sharpthorne either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 78.53 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 21.47 of Sharpthorne residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| High Weald | 78.53% | 21.47% |
| Mid Sussex | 72.63% | 27.37% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Sharpthorne has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Sharpthorne compared to other wards in Mid Sussex
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Grinstead Herontye | 85.13% | 14.87% |
| 2 | East Grinstead Imberhorne | 84.43% | 15.57% |
| 3 | Copthorne and Worth | 83.32% | 16.68% |
| 4 | Burgess Hill Franklands | 83.09% | 16.91% |
| 5 | Ashurst Wood | 81.66% | 18.34% |
| 6 | Lindfield | 80.76% | 19.24% |
| 7 | Crawley Down and Turners Hill | 80.05% | 19.95% |
| 8 | Hassocks | 79.72% | 20.29% |
| 9 | High Weald | 78.53% | 21.47% |
| 10 | Burgess Hill Dunstall | 77.47% | 22.53% |
| 11 | Bolney | 77.37% | 22.63% |
| 12 | Burgess Hill St Andrews | 75.97% | 24.03% |
| 13 | Burgess Hill Leylands | 73.79% | 26.21% |
| 14 | Burgess Hill Victoria | 73.05% | 26.95% |
| 15 | East Grinstead Baldwins | 72.97% | 27.03% |
| 16 | Hurstpierpoint and Downs | 72.66% | 27.34% |
| 17 | Cuckfield | 72.19% | 27.81% |
| 18 | East Grinstead Ashplats | 69.14% | 30.86% |
| 19 | Haywards Heath Lucastes | 69.01% | 30.99% |
| 20 | Haywards Heath Franklands | 66.8% | 33.2% |
| 21 | Ardingly and Balcombe | 64.84% | 35.16% |
| 22 | Burgess Hill Meeds | 63.98% | 36.02% |
| 23 | Haywards Heath Ashenground | 63.97% | 36.03% |
| 24 | Haywards Heath Bentswood | 61.87% | 38.13% |
| 25 | Haywards Heath Heath | 59.19% | 40.81% |
| 26 | East Grinstead Town | 54.96% | 45.04% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Sharpthorne 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 Mid Sussex.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mid Sussex | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 58.26% |
| In Part-Time Work | 31.58% |
| Unemployed | 2.73% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Sharpthorne and Mid Sussex?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Mid Sussex including Sharpthorne. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Ardingly and Balcombe | 6628 |
| Ashurst Wood | 2841 |
| Bolney | 2982 |
| Burgess Hill Dunstall | 5192 |
| Burgess Hill Franklands | 5020 |
| Burgess Hill Leylands | 4624 |
| Burgess Hill Meeds | 5043 |
| Burgess Hill St Andrews | 5950 |
| Burgess Hill Victoria | 6159 |
| Copthorne and Worth | 5125 |
| Crawley Down and Turners Hill | 7719 |
| Cuckfield | 6430 |
| East Grinstead Ashplats | 6019 |
| East Grinstead Baldwins | 5226 |
| East Grinstead Herontye | 4948 |
| East Grinstead Imberhorne | 4734 |
| East Grinstead Town | 5967 |
| Hassocks | 8322 |
| Haywards Heath Ashenground | 5776 |
| Haywards Heath Bentswood | 6490 |
| Haywards Heath Franklands | 5657 |
| Haywards Heath Heath | 6025 |
| Haywards Heath Lucastes | 7195 |
| High Weald | 4865 |
| Hurstpierpoint and Downs | 8926 |
| Lindfield | 8279 |
| Mid Sussex Total | 152142 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
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