Introduction
In this section, we take a look at demographic data for the people who live in the East Saltdean and Telscombe Cliffs ward BN2 8EH postcode area. We ask who they are, what jobs they have, what their religious beliefs are, and how they live.
This demographic data for BN2 8EH is useful to both individuals and organisations. People moving house to East Saltdean and Telscombe Cliffs 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 20 people (residents) living here, of which 50% are recorded on official sources as male, and 50% female; women outnumber men in East Saltdean and Telscombe Cliffs.
There are 10 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 BN2 8EH postcode area since the last census.
| 0-16 | 19% |
| 17-30 | 12% |
| 31-45 | 16% |
| 46-60 | 25% |
| 61-75 | 18% |
| 75-90 | 10% |
Household Breakdown
Analysis of the data shows that there is a total population size of 20 people (residents) living here, of which 50% are recorded on official sources as male, and 50% female; women outnumber men in East Saltdean and Telscombe Cliffs.
There are 10 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 BN2 8EH postcode area since the last census.
| Total households | 10 |
| Population | 20 |
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
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Social Grades
The social grade of people in East Saltdean and Telscombe Cliffs 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 | 25.9% |
| C1 | 31% |
| C2 | 26.6% |
| DE | 16.5% |
Ethnic Groups
The population of BN2 8EH identifies themselves as 96% white, 3% mixed, 1% Asian, and 0% black.
There are more people classed as 'white' in Lewes than the UK-wide average, which the Census 2011 recorded at 87.1%.
The breakdown of ethnicity for BN2 8EH is not uncommon when compared to other areas also classed as ' Urban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)'.
Show a [full breakdown] of the ethnic groups.
Urban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)| White | 96% |
| Mixed | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Black | 0% |
| Other | 0% |
Marital Status
In 2016 the ONS recorded 24.1 million people in England and Wales where were married. In BN2 8EH, 52% of residents aged 16 and over are married, compared to the UK average of 50.9%.
These marital status statistics for people in East Saltdean and Telscombe Cliffs include census data for people aged 16 or over (excluding 16-18 year olds in education).
| Single | 27% |
| Married | 52% |
| Other | 21% |
General Health
Population general health is a self-assessment of a person's general state of health. In the 2011 Census people in the BN2 8EH postcode area were asked whether their health was very good, good, fair, bad or very bad.
People in East Saltdean and Telscombe Cliffs 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 | 44.8% |
| Good | 35.5% |
| Fair | 14.3% |
| Poor | 4.2% |
| Very Poor | 1.2% |
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Education and Work
Occupation
What type of jobs do people in East Saltdean and Telscombe Cliffs do? Residents of BN2 8EH 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 BN2 8EH.
7.8% of workers in BN2 8EH are in elementary occupations, compared to a national average of 11.6.
| Managerial & Directors | 11.1% |
| Professionals | 17.9% |
| Associate Professionals | 13.4% |
| Admin & Secretarial | 10.8% |
| Skilled Trades | 13.6% |
| Caring, Leisure & Service | 13.2% |
| Sales & Customer Services | 8.3% |
| Plant & Machine Operatives | 4% |
| Elementary Occupations | 7.8% |
Household Income
Whilst the UK's households bring in an average of £39,468 each year, households in BN2 8EH take home £39,520, 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 | LewesRegional Area | UKAll of UK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average income | £ 760 | £39,520 | £41,964 | £39,468 |
| Upper average | £860 | £44,720 | £47,580 | £44,980 |
| Upper average | £670 | £34,840 | £37,024 | £34,684 |
Unemployment Rates
As of May-July 2018, the ONS recorded the UK's unemployment rate at 4%. The unemployment rate of BN2 8EH was recorded as being 2.5% , which is lower than the UK average.
3.8% are classed as being students in full-time education. The remaining 93.7% of people in BN2 8EH are in work.
| Working | 93.7% |
| Unemployed | 2.5% |
| Students | 3.8% |
