Is Tilgate in Crawley 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 Tilgate older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Tilgate and Crawley? What is the claimant count in Tilgate and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Tilgate Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Tilgate 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 Tilgate to the national average for England.
| Level | Tilgate | England |
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| No Qualifications | 19.5% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 15.62% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 18.04% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.93% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 16.38% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 21.03% | 33.92% |
Tilgate 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 Crawley.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Crawley | 3.8% | -0.6% |
| South East | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|
| In Employment | 59.07% |
| In Part-Time Work | 29.85% |
| Unemployed | 7.49% |
What are the occupations of the residents of Tilgate?
The largest employment sector in Tilgate is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Elementary Occupations | 14.31% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 11.92% |
| Professional Occupations | 11.72% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 11.59% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.51% |
| Skilled Trades | 10.38% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 9.59% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 9.4% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Tilgate and Crawley
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Tilgate either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 58.56 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 41.44 of Tilgate residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Tilgate | 58.56% | 41.44% |
| Crawley | 55.74% | 44.26% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Tilgate has a lower level of home ownership than than the national average.
Tilgate compared to other wards in Crawley
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Pound Hill North & Forge Wood | 74.52% | 25.48% |
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| 2 | Pound Hill South & Worth | 68.68% | 31.32% |
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| 3 | Maidenbower | 68.23% | 31.77% |
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| 4 | Furnace Green | 67.06% | 32.94% |
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| 5 | Gossops Green & North East Broadfield | 65.3% | 34.7% |
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| 6 | Ifield | 59.46% | 40.54% |
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| 7 | Tilgate | 58.56% | 41.44% |
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| 8 | Southgate (Crawley) | 51.06% | 48.94% |
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| 9 | Langley Green & Tushmore | 49.21% | 50.79% |
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| 10 | Bewbush & North Broadfield | 47.8% | 52.2% |
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| 11 | Three Bridges | 45.21% | 54.79% |
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| 12 | Northgate & West Green | 42.64% | 57.36% |
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| 13 | Broadfield (Crawley) | 41.79% | 58.21% |
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Tilgate is ranked 7 out of 13 wards in Crawley for the percentage of home owners.Tilgate Health Statistics
Tilgate 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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| Tilgate | 48.16% | 35.12% | 12.33% | 3.5% | 0.89% |
| Crawley | 49.08% | 34.98% | 11.61% | 3.35% | 0.98% |
| 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 Crawley changed since 2011?
Crawley residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.54% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 47.61% | 35.91% | 12.06% | 3.45% | 0.97% |
| 2021 | 49.08% | 34.98% | 11.61% | 3.35% | 0.98% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Tilgate & Crawley 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 Tilgate in the Crawley local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Tilgate | 80.53% | 19.47% |
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| Crawley | 73.2% | 26.8% |
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| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Tilgate compared to other wards in Crawley
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Langley Green & Tushmore | 60.63% | 39.37% |
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| 2 | Three Bridges | 62.1% | 37.9% |
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| 3 | Northgate & West Green | 65.14% | 34.86% |
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| 4 | Bewbush & North Broadfield | 70.14% | 29.86% |
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| 5 | Southgate | 70.2% | 29.8% |
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| 6 | Broadfield | 73.46% | 26.54% |
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| 7 | Gossops Green & North East Broadfield | 77.77% | 22.23% |
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| 8 | Pound Hill North & Forge Wood | 78.46% | 21.54% |
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| 9 | Furnace Green | 79.58% | 20.42% |
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| 10 | Pound Hill South & Worth | 79.85% | 20.15% |
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| 11 | Ifield | 80.26% | 19.74% |
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| 12 | Tilgate | 80.53% | 19.47% |
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| 13 | Maidenbower | 81.76% | 18.24% |
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';Tilgate is ranked 12 out of 13 wards in Crawley for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Tilgate Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Tilgate.| 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 is the population of Tilgate and Crawley?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Crawley including Tilgate. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Bewbush & North Broadfield | 11008 |
| Broadfield | 10687 |
| Furnace Green | 5744 |
| Gossops Green & North East Broadfield | 6512 |
| Ifield | 9943 |
| Langley Green & Tushmore | 8861 |
| Maidenbower | 9108 |
| Northgate & West Green | 11123 |
| Pound Hill North & Forge Wood | 8117 |
| Pound Hill South & Worth | 8196 |
| Southgate | 8703 |
| Three Bridges | 8370 |
| Tilgate | 6102 |
| Crawley Total | 112474 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
