Socio-economic statistics for The Close, West Sussex

Socio-economic statistics for The Close, West Sussex

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.

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.
AreaUnemployedYearly Change
Chichester2.9%-0.3%
South East2.9%-0.3%
England3.8%-0.3%
UK3.7%-0.3%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
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 The Close 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 The Close.
Economic StatusProportion
In Employment41.42%
In Part-Time Work26.02%
Unemployed4.49%
73.98% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in The Close

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.

AreaBorn in UKBorn outside UK
Chichester Central82.55%17.45%
Chichester89.93%10.07%
South East84.24%15.76%
England82.65%17.35%

The Close compared to other wards in Chichester

#WardBorn in UKBorn outside UK
1Chichester Central82.55%17.45%
2Chichester East83.61%16.39%
3Chichester North86.85%13.15%
4Chichester South86.9%13.1%
5North Mundham & Tangmere87.05%12.95%
6Fernhurst89.38%10.62%
7Southbourne89.89%10.11%
8Fittleworth90.05%9.95%
9Midhurst90.12%9.88%
10Chichester West90.16%9.84%
11Easebourne90.48%9.52%
12Harting90.95%9.05%
13Harbour Villages90.96%9.04%
14Goodwood91.58%8.42%
15Selsey South91.68%8.32%
16Loxwood91.82%8.18%
17Petworth92.11%7.89%
18Sidlesham with Selsey North92.72%7.28%
19The Witterings93.2%6.8%
20Lavant93.33%6.67%
21Westbourne93.94%6.06%
';The Close is ranked 1 out of 21 wards in Chichester for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

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 BandProportion
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 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.
LevelChichester CentralEngland
No Qualifications12.4%18.08%
Level 16.53%9.69%
Level 210.72%13.32%
Apprenticeship3.85%5.32%
Level 325.95%16.92%
Level 438.31%33.92%

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.
AreaVGGFBVB
Chichester Central43.91%37.22%13.41%4.06%1.4%
Chichester49.04%34.27%12.39%3.37%0.94%
South East49.98%34.01%11.77%3.31%0.93%
England48.49%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.
YearVGGFBVB
201147.64%34.95%13.09%3.36%0.96%
202149.04%34.27%12.39%3.37%0.94%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

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.
SectorProportion
Professional Occupations24.32%
Associate Professional & Technical14.72%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials14.56%
Elementary Occupations12.16%
Skilled Trades7.69%
Administrative & Secretarial7.53%
Caring, leisure & Other Services6.95%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives3.72%

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.
AreaOwnedRented
Chichester Central45.55%54.45%
Chichester65.36%34.64%
South East65.66%34.34%
England61.31%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

#WardOwnedRented
1Selsey South77.68%22.32%
2Loxwood76.36%23.65%
3Fernhurst74.43%25.57%
4Harbour Villages73.99%26.01%
5Fittleworth73.71%26.29%
6Sidlesham with Selsey North73.59%26.41%
7The Witterings72.45%27.55%
8Harting71.64%28.36%
9Lavant69.55%30.45%
10Southbourne68.55%31.46%
11Westbourne (Chichester)67.93%32.07%
12Easebourne66.42%33.58%
13Chichester North63.22%36.78%
14Chichester West62.3%37.7%
15Midhurst61.8%38.2%
16North Mundham & Tangmere59.93%40.07%
17Goodwood57.26%42.74%
18Petworth53.98%46.02%
19Chichester South52.16%47.84%
20Chichester Central45.55%54.45%
21Chichester East37.68%62.32%
The Close is ranked 20 out of 21 wards in Chichester for the percentage of home owners.

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.

WardPopulation
Chichester Central3035
Chichester East7115
Chichester North5512
Chichester South6634
Chichester West6897
Easebourne2880
Fernhurst6752
Fittleworth3108
Goodwood3266
Harbour Villages11181
Harting3637
Lavant3345
Loxwood7142
Midhurst7294
North Mundham & Tangmere7718
Petworth3605
Selsey South6107
Sidlesham with Selsey North5802
Southbourne7256
The Witterings10003
Westbourne3219
Chichester Total121508



Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.