Is Southern Cross 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 Southern Cross older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Southern Cross and Adur? What is the claimant count in Southern Cross and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.What are the occupations of the residents of Southern Cross?
The largest employment sector in Southern Cross is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|
| Professional Occupations | 15.3% |
| Skilled Trades | 13.08% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 12.25% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 11.74% |
| Elementary Occupations | 11.28% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 11.19% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.69% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 7.35% |
Southern Cross Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Southern Cross 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 Southern Cross to the national average for England.
| Level | Eastbrook | England |
|---|
| No Qualifications | 20.53% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 12.26% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 16.11% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.76% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 16.89% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 25.42% | 33.92% |
Southern Cross & 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 Southern Cross in the Adur local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Eastbrook | 88.4% | 11.6% |
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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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Southern Cross 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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';Southern Cross is ranked 1 out of 14 wards in Adur for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Southern Cross Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Eastbrook.| 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 | |
How many residents own or rent their home in Southern Cross and Adur
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Southern Cross either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 59.51 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 40.49 of Southern Cross residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Eastbrook | 59.51% | 40.49% |
| Adur | 72.03% | 27.97% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Southern Cross has a lower level of home ownership than than the national average.
Southern Cross 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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Southern Cross is ranked 13 out of 14 wards in Adur for the percentage of home owners.Southern Cross 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 |
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| In Employment | 55.54% |
| In Part-Time Work | 31.9% |
| Unemployed | 4.48% |
Southern Cross Health Statistics
Eastbrook 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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| Eastbrook | 46.12% | 34.21% | 13.48% | 5.08% | 1.11% |
| 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
What is the population of Southern Cross and Adur?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Adur including Southern Cross. 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.
