Introduction
In this section, we take a look at demographic data for the people who live in the Ratton ward BN20 9BJ postcode area. We ask who they are, what jobs they have, what their religious beliefs are, and how they live.
This demographic data for BN20 9BJ is useful to both individuals and organisations. People moving house to Ratton may wish to research the new neighbourhood before they take the plunge. Businesses and organisations can use demographic information for market research purposes. Charities and non-profit organisations may find the information useful to determine who lives in the postcode area.
People
Age Breakdown
Analysis of the data shows that there is a total population size of 47 people (residents) living here, of which 51.1% are recorded on official sources as male, and 48.9% female; men outnumber women in Ratton.
There are 20 households recorded on the 2011 Census, although it is worth noting that there may have been more houses built and/or more households moved into the BN20 9BJ postcode area since the last census.
0-16 | 19% |
17-30 | 11% |
31-45 | 17% |
46-60 | 22% |
61-75 | 19% |
75-90 | 13% |
Household Breakdown
Analysis of the data shows that there is a total population size of 47 people (residents) living here, of which 51.1% are recorded on official sources as male, and 48.9% female; men outnumber women in Ratton.
There are 20 households recorded on the 2011 Census, although it is worth noting that there may have been more houses built and/or more households moved into the BN20 9BJ postcode area since the last census.
Total households | 20 |
Population | 47 |
Men | 51.1% |
Women | 48.9% |
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Social Grades
The social grade of people in Ratton is the socio-economic classification used by the Market Research and Marketing Industries, most often in the analysis of spending habits and consumer attitudes. Originally developed by the National Readership Survey to classify their readership, they are used by many organisations and companies for market research.
Classifications for social grades are based on the occupation of the head of the household. [Click to show]:
AB | 20.1% |
C1 | 36.2% |
C2 | 21.9% |
DE | 21.7% |
Ethnic Groups
The population of BN20 9BJ identifies themselves as 95% white, 2% mixed, 2% Asian, and 0% black.
There are more people classed as 'white' in Eastbourne than the UK-wide average, which the Census 2011 recorded at 87.1%.
The breakdown of ethnicity for BN20 9BJ is not uncommon when compared to other areas also classed as ' Urban with City and Town'.
Show a [full breakdown] of the ethnic groups.
Urban with City and TownWhite | 95% |
Mixed | 2% |
Asian | 2% |
Black | 0% |
Other | 0% |
Marital Status
In 2016 the ONS recorded 24.1 million people in England and Wales where were married. In BN20 9BJ, 46% of residents aged 16 and over are married, compared to the UK average of 50.9%.
These marital status statistics for people in Ratton include census data for people aged 16 or over (excluding 16-18 year olds in education).
Single | 28% |
Married | 46% |
Other | 27% |
General Health
Population general health is a self-assessment of a person's general state of health. In the 2011 Census people in the BN20 9BJ postcode area were asked whether their health was very good, good, fair, bad or very bad.
People in Ratton were asked to give their current state of health at the time of asking, not based on their health over a specific period of time.
Very Good | 43.1% |
Good | 35.4% |
Fair | 15.3% |
Poor | 4.7% |
Very Poor | 1.4% |
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Education and Work
Occupation
What type of jobs do people in Ratton do? Residents of BN20 9BJ who were aged between 16 and 74 were asked their main occupation for the Census 2011.
Across the UK, 30.4% of people are managers, directors and professionals. This compares to 29% of the workforce in BN20 9BJ.
8% of workers in BN20 9BJ are in elementary occupations, compared to a national average of 11.6.
Managerial & Directors | 10.5% |
Professionals | 18.9% |
Associate Professionals | 12.3% |
Admin & Secretarial | 12.5% |
Skilled Trades | 13.6% |
Caring, Leisure & Service | 11.2% |
Sales & Customer Services | 6.9% |
Plant & Machine Operatives | 6.1% |
Elementary Occupations | 8% |
Household Income
Whilst the UK's households bring in an average of £39,468 each year, households in BN20 9BJ take home £42,640, which is 2% lower than the UK average.
In 2017, the ONS found that median workplace-based earnings in predominantly urban areas (excluding London) were £22,900 while predominantly rural areas were slightly lower at £21,400.
IncomeAverage Weekly | AnnuallyAverage Salary | EastbourneRegional Area | UKAll of UK | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Average income | £ 820 | £42,640 | £37,544 | £39,468 |
Upper average | £930 | £48,360 | £42,744 | £44,980 |
Upper average | £720 | £37,440 | £33,072 | £34,684 |
Unemployment Rates
As of May-July 2018, the ONS recorded the UK's unemployment rate at 4%. The unemployment rate of BN20 9BJ was recorded as being 3.2% , which is lower than the UK average.
6.3% are classed as being students in full-time education. The remaining 90.5% of people in BN20 9BJ are in work.
Working | 90.5% |
Unemployed | 3.2% |
Students | 6.3% |