Is The Close in Chichester 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 The Close older than the national average or younger? What is the population of The Close and Chichester? What is the claimant count in The Close and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.What are the occupations of the residents of The Close?
The largest employment sector in The Close is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 24.32% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 14.72% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 14.56% |
| Elementary Occupations | 12.16% |
| Skilled Trades | 7.69% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 7.53% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 6.95% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 3.72% |
The Close Health Statistics
Chichester Central 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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| Chichester Central | 43.91% | 37.22% | 13.41% | 4.06% | 1.4% |
| Chichester | 49.04% | 34.27% | 12.39% | 3.37% | 0.94% |
| 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 Chichester changed since 2011?
Chichester residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.72% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 47.64% | 34.95% | 13.09% | 3.36% | 0.96% |
| 2021 | 49.04% | 34.27% | 12.39% | 3.37% | 0.94% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
The Close Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Chichester Central.| 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 | |
The Close & Chichester 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 The Close in the Chichester local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Chichester Central | 82.55% | 17.45% |
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| Chichester | 89.93% | 10.07% |
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| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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The Close compared to other wards in Chichester
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Chichester Central | 82.55% | 17.45% |
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| 2 | Chichester East | 83.61% | 16.39% |
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| 3 | Chichester North | 86.85% | 13.15% |
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| 4 | Chichester South | 86.9% | 13.1% |
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| 5 | North Mundham & Tangmere | 87.05% | 12.95% |
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| 6 | Fernhurst | 89.38% | 10.62% |
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| 7 | Southbourne | 89.89% | 10.11% |
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| 8 | Fittleworth | 90.05% | 9.95% |
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| 9 | Midhurst | 90.12% | 9.88% |
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| 10 | Chichester West | 90.16% | 9.84% |
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| 11 | Easebourne | 90.48% | 9.52% |
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| 12 | Harting | 90.95% | 9.05% |
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| 13 | Harbour Villages | 90.96% | 9.04% |
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| 14 | Goodwood | 91.58% | 8.42% |
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| 15 | Selsey South | 91.68% | 8.32% |
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| 16 | Loxwood | 91.82% | 8.18% |
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| 17 | Petworth | 92.11% | 7.89% |
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| 18 | Sidlesham with Selsey North | 92.72% | 7.28% |
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| 19 | The Witterings | 93.2% | 6.8% |
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| 20 | Lavant | 93.33% | 6.67% |
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| 21 | Westbourne | 93.94% | 6.06% |
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';The Close is ranked 1 out of 21 wards in Chichester for the number of residents born outside of the UK.How many residents own or rent their home in The Close and Chichester
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in The Close either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 45.55 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 54.45 of The Close residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Chichester Central | 45.55% | 54.45% |
| Chichester | 65.36% | 34.64% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
The Close has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.
The Close compared to other wards in Chichester
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Selsey South | 77.68% | 22.32% |
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| 2 | Loxwood | 76.36% | 23.65% |
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| 3 | Fernhurst | 74.43% | 25.57% |
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| 4 | Harbour Villages | 73.99% | 26.01% |
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| 5 | Fittleworth | 73.71% | 26.29% |
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| 6 | Sidlesham with Selsey North | 73.59% | 26.41% |
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| 7 | The Witterings | 72.45% | 27.55% |
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| 8 | Harting | 71.64% | 28.36% |
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| 9 | Lavant | 69.55% | 30.45% |
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| 10 | Southbourne | 68.55% | 31.46% |
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| 11 | Westbourne (Chichester) | 67.93% | 32.07% |
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| 12 | Easebourne | 66.42% | 33.58% |
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| 13 | Chichester North | 63.22% | 36.78% |
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| 14 | Chichester West | 62.3% | 37.7% |
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| 15 | Midhurst | 61.8% | 38.2% |
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| 16 | North Mundham & Tangmere | 59.93% | 40.07% |
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| 17 | Goodwood | 57.26% | 42.74% |
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| 18 | Petworth | 53.98% | 46.02% |
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| 19 | Chichester South | 52.16% | 47.84% |
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| 20 | Chichester Central | 45.55% | 54.45% |
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| 21 | Chichester East | 37.68% | 62.32% |
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The Close is ranked 20 out of 21 wards in Chichester for the percentage of home owners.The Close Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education The Close 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 The Close to the national average for England.
| Level | Chichester Central | England |
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| No Qualifications | 12.4% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 6.53% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 10.72% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.85% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 25.95% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 38.31% | 33.92% |
The Close 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 Chichester.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Chichester | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 41.42% |
| In Part-Time Work | 26.02% |
| Unemployed | 4.49% |
What is the population of The Close and Chichester?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Chichester including The Close. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Chichester Central | 3035 |
| Chichester East | 7115 |
| Chichester North | 5512 |
| Chichester South | 6634 |
| Chichester West | 6897 |
| Easebourne | 2880 |
| Fernhurst | 6752 |
| Fittleworth | 3108 |
| Goodwood | 3266 |
| Harbour Villages | 11181 |
| Harting | 3637 |
| Lavant | 3345 |
| Loxwood | 7142 |
| Midhurst | 7294 |
| North Mundham & Tangmere | 7718 |
| Petworth | 3605 |
| Selsey South | 6107 |
| Sidlesham with Selsey North | 5802 |
| Southbourne | 7256 |
| The Witterings | 10003 |
| Westbourne | 3219 |
| Chichester Total | 121508 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
