71.1% Housing and economically Median 14% aged 65 age 37 active Households and over 10.4% Black and Minority Ethnic 22.9% have no 106,209 qualifications 61.5% aged households Equalities 19 to 64 49.6% 61,250 dependent children Male Economy 58.8% living in a couple 263,925 people 67.7% homes owned with mortgage or outright 2011 Census 3,937 people live in a Population communal establishment 50.4% Female 18% not in good health Report 41.2% 89.6% White Top three not living in languages a couple Children spoken other 3.2% of households than English; have no central heating 9,857 have an apprenticeship Polish, Panjabi as their highest qualification and Slovak 13.7 82% in good health 24.5% aged 0 to 18 people per hectare Deprivation Contents Summary

Page 3 - Population Change The 2011 Census gives us an opportunity to better understand Medway and its residents; it also lets us know how Medway has changed since the last Census Page 4 - Population; Age Structure in 2001.

Page 5 - Children; Dependent Children The Office for National Statistics is releasing data from the 2011 Census in a number of different phases. This document analyses the data published in the Page 6 - Children; Household employment and health first and second releases.

Page 7 - Equalities; Ethnicity The data is presented in six sections; Population, Children, Equalities, Housing & Households, Economy and Deprivation. Page 8 - Equalities; Migration and National Identity Key findings Page 9 - Equalities; Language  Medway’s population has increased from 249,288 in 2001 to 263,925 in 2011, a 5.9% increase. Page 10 - Equalities; Religion  Medway’s population is ageing; with a decrease in the number of people aged 0 to 18 and an increase in those aged 19-65 and 65+. Page 11 - Equalities; Health, Disability and Carers  The number of households with dependent children has risen to just over 34,300, however, there has been a greater increase in the Page 12 - Equalities; Marriage and Civil Partnerships numbers of non-dependent children. This suggests that there are a number of new smaller families. Page 13 - Housing & Households; Tenure and Type  Medway has become more ethnically diverse since 2001, with the Black and Minority Ethnic population now at 10.4%. White British is still Page 14 - Housing & Households; Living Spaces the largest ethnic group, 85.5% of the population.  The number of ‘household spaces’ in Medway stands at 110,263, with Page 15 - Housing & Households; Composition 96.3% (106,209) of households occupied.  The 2011 Census shows a higher economic activity rate in Medway, Page 16 - Housing & Households; Living Arrangements 71.1% . There were increases in the number of people working part-time or as self employed, but a fall in the number of people working full-time. Page 17 - Housing & Households; Communal Living Unemployment levels have also increased since 2001.  Medway residents are now more highly qualified than they were in Page 18 - Economy; Employment and Economic Activity 2001. Although there are still fewer residents with the highest level qualifications. Page 19 - Economy; Labour Force  Levels of deprivation are higher in Medway than and Wales, with fewer households having no indicators of deprivation Page 20 - Deprivation and Social Grade Thanks to the colleagues who contributed to the creation of this document. 2011 CENSUS LOGO © Crown Copyright. Office for National Statistics.

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Medway Medway * Medway Percentage Population Change by ward 2001 to 2011 2001 2011 (%) (%) and Wales (%) Number of usual 249,488 263,925 - - - River residents Gillingham North % change since - 5.8% 10.1% 7.9% 7.8% last Census Rural Chatham Central Medway’s population increased by 5.8% compared to 2001, standing at Rochester West 263,925 on Census day 2011. Medway’s population has seen a lower rate of increase than Kent, the South East and England and Wales. Gillingham South Rochester East Medway had the 47 highest population of all local authorities in England & Wales, and the second highest in the South East with only Brighton Peninsula and Hove having a larger population. Strood South

Across Medway there were significant variations in population change. Luton and Wayfield Wards to the east of the borough saw the greatest falls in population, with Strood North the greatest decline in Rainham South. Wards where there has been a decrease in population have all seen falls in the population aged under 65. and Halling The largest increases in population were in River and Gillingham North wards, both these wards have seen significant development since 2001. Watling Increasing numbers of students attending the Universities at Medway will Rochester South and Horsted also have contributed to the increase in population in these wards. Princes Park Medway has a population density of 13.7 people per hectare, varying Rainham North significantly by ward reflecting the mix of urban and rural areas within Medway. The highest density is in Gillingham South (85.3 people per hectare**) and the lowest in Peninsula (1.8 people per hectare**). Hempstead and Wigmore Rainham Central River ward—had the highest percentage population increase, +39.3% Lordswood and Capstone Gillingham North ward—had the highest population, 17854 people Rainham South Rainham South ward—had the highest population decrease, -5.7% Cuxton and Halling ward— had the smallest population, 5448 people -10.0 0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 Percentage Change

* Kent’s figures do not include Medway ** A hectare is roughly the size of a rugby union pitch. Data Source; 2011 Census Tables PP04, QS102, QS103, and QS104; 2001 Census Tables UV03, and UV04. Adapted from data from the Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v.1.0. Population - Age Structure 2011 Census Report Page 4

Medway Medway Kent* South East England Age Structure - 2001 Census and 2011 Census 2001 2011 (%) (%) and Wales (%) 85 and over 0-18 population 66,406 64,724 23.4% 22.8% 22.6% 80 to 84 (26.6%) (24.5%) 75 to 79 19 to 64 population 151,555 162,196 58.7% 60.0% 60.9% (60.7%) (61.5%) 70 to 74 65 and over 31,527 37,005 17.9% 17.2% 16.4% 65 to 69 population (12.6%) (14.0%) 60 to 64 * Kent’s figures do not include Medway 55 to 59 The age structure of the borough has shown some notable changes with fewer young people (aged 0 to 18) both in real terms and as a proportion 50 to 54 of the population. There have been increases in the 19 to 64 and the 65 45 to 49 and over age groups. The decrease in the population of young people is likely to be reflective of a decline in births from 1997 onwards, although it 40 to 44 should be noted that births have started to increase again from 2007. 35 to 39

group Age 30 to 34 Although there has been a decline in the 0 to 18 age group the proportion of the population at this age remains higher than Kent, the South East 25 to 29 and England & Wales. Medway also has a greater proportion of the 20 to 24 population aged 19 to 64, and a smaller proportion aged 65 and over when compared to Kent, the South East and England & Wales. 15 to 19 10 to 14 The largest population changes were in the 60 to 64 age group (post war baby boomers) up 38.3% or 4281 people, and 20 to 24 age group up 27% 5 to 9 or 4046 people. Other notable increases were in the 65 to 69 age group 0 to 4 (+22.9%) and the 45 to 49 age group (+22.7%). 4.5 2.5 0.5 1.5 3.5 There were also some decreases in population particularly amongst the Percentage population (%) younger demographics; the 30 to 39 age groups with a 29.8% decrease or 6067 fewer people, and 5 to 14 age groups where there was a 19.9% 2001 Female 2001 Male 2011 Female 2011 Male decrease in population (3618 people). 0 to 18s—highest in Chatham Central and Princes Park (27.7% of the wards population); lowest in Hempstead and Wigmore (20.9%) The population is almost evenly split with 49.6% male and 50.4% female. Since 2001 there has been a higher increase in the male population 19 to 64 year olds—highest in River ward (71.1% of the ward population); lowest in (+6.5%) compared to the female population (+5.1%). Twydall (57.5%)

Over 65s– highest in Rainham Central (21.3%); lowest in River ward (8%)

Data Source; 2011 Census Tables KS102, PP05, PP06, QS103; 2001 Census Tables UV03, UV04, Median age— 2011, 37; lowest in Gillingham North and River, 29; and highest CAS004. Adapted from data from the Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v.1.0. Hempstead and Wigmore, 46 Children - Dependent Children 2011 Census Report Page 5

All percentages are as a proportion Medway Medway Kent* South England The number of households with dependent children increased by of total households—unless stated 2001 2011 (%) East (%) & Wales (%) over 700 households, up 2.2% since 2001. Households with a All Households 99,566 106,209 - - - dependent child aged 0-4 increased at a faster rate than all ages, up 4.7%. Households with dependent 33,608 34,331 29.6% 29.4% 29.1% children - All Ages (33.8%) (32.3%) River Ward had the greatest increase in households with dependent Households with dependent 13,078 13,710 11.6% 11.8% 11.8% children up by 30.6% since 2001. Strood South had the greatest children - Aged 0 to 4 (13.1%) (12.9%) increase in households with dependent children aged 0-4, up 21.1%. Lone parent households with 6,791 8,389 6.7% 6.1% 7.1% dependent children (6.8%) (7.9%) During the past 10 years the number of households without Number of dependent children children increased at a greater rate, meaning that the proportion of 62,304 61,250 - - - (Population) households with dependent children fell. Despite this Medway has a higher proportion of households with dependent children than Kent, the South East and England & Wales.

The number of lone parent households increased both in real terms and as a percentage of all households within Medway, up by 23.5% to 8389 households. Female lone parent households have increased at a faster rate than male lone parent households. This has led to a reduction in the overall proportion of male lone parent families when compared to 2001. Medway had significantly higher levels of lone parent families than Kent, the South East or England and Wales.

1. Chatham Central All but two of Medway’s wards (Cuxton and Halling, and Hempstead 2. Cuxton and Halling and Wigmore) have seen an increase in the number of lone parent 3. Gillingham North households. River ward saw the greatest percentage increase up 4. Gillingham South 66.9% (up 99 households to 247), whilst Gillingham South had the 5. Hempstead and Wigmore largest actual change up 179 households to 670 (36.5% change). 6. Lordswood and Capstone 7. Luton and Wayfield 8. Peninsula Head of lone parent household - Male 9.7%, Female 90.3% 9. Princes Park 16. Rochester West 17. Strood North 10. Rainham Central Lone parent households- highest in Gillingham North (849 11. Rainham North 18. Strood Rural 19. Strood South households) and lowest in Cuxton and Halling (103 households) 12. Rainham South 13. River 20. Twydall Households with dependent children:- 14. Rochester East 21. Walderslade Highest volume - Gillingham North, 2498 households; Highest 15. Rochester South and Horsted 22. Watling proportion - Princes Park, 38.9%; Lowest volume - Cuxton and Halling, 695 households; Lowest Data Source; 2011 Census Tables KS106, KS107, QS118; 2001 Census Tables KS21, KS22. Adapted from data from the proportion - Rochester West, 27% Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v.1.0. * Kent’s figures do not include Medway Children - Household employment and health 2011 Census Report Page 6

All percentages are as a proportion of total Medway Medway Kent* South England households—unless stated 2001 2011 (%) East (%) & Wales (%) Lone Parents in Employment Lone parent households in employment 2,863 4,708 60.8% 63.5% 59.4% (% of lone parent households) (42.2%) (56.1%) Households with dependent children 4,993 5,228 Not in employment where no adults are in employment 3.8% 3.1% 4.2% (5.0%) (4.9%)

Households with dependent children le 5,568 where one person has a long-term health - 4.6% 4.1% 4.7% a (5.2%) m Full time problem or disability e

Female F Employment levels within lone parent households have increased significantly up 64.4% since 2001, with 1,845 more lone parent households in employment in Medway. The greatest increases in employment have been for part-time work and for female lone parent households. Part-time Employment levels for lone parent households have been increased elsewhere meaning that Medway still has a lower level of lone parent households in employment than Kent, the South East or England and Wales. Not in employment The number of households with dependent children where no adults are in employment has decreased as a proportion of Medway’s households to 4.9%, although it has increased slightly in

real terms to 5,228. Generally the levels were highest in the more urban wards, and lowest in the le suburban and rural wards. Medway had a greater proportion of households where no adults are in a Full time M employment than Kent, the South East and England & Wales. Male

The 2011 Census established the number households with dependent children where one person has a long term health problem or disability; 5.2% of households in Medway. The urban areas within Part-time Medway had a greater proportion of households in this category than the suburban or rural wards. Medway’s proportion of households was higher than Kent, the South East and England & Wales. 0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 Lone parent households in employment highest in Hempstead and Wigmore 80.9% (86 Percentage households) and lowest in Luton and Wayfield 42.5% (248 households). Medway Kent South East England & Wales Households with dependent children with no adults in employment highest in Gillingham North 605 households, 8.7%; and Chatham Central 573 households, 8.9%. Lowest in Hempstead and Wigmore 32 households, 1%

Data Source; 2011 Census Tables KS106, KS107, QS118; 2001 Census Tables KS21, Households with dependent children where one person has a long term health problem or KS22. Adapted from data from the Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open disability Highest-Gillingham North 458 households, 6.6%; Gillingham South 444, 6.8%; and Government Licence v.1.0.

Lowest-Hempstead and Wigmore 110 households, 3.5%; River 132, 3.4% * Kent’s figures do not include Medway Equalities - Ethnicity 2011 Census Report Page 7

Medway Medway Kent* South England Ethnicity in Medway 2001 2011 (%) East (%) & Wales (%) Mixed 2% White 236,065 236,579 93.1% 90.7% 85.9% (94.6%) (89.6%) Black and 13,423 27,346 6.3% 9.4% 14.1% Asian 5.2% Minority Ethnic (5.4%) (10.4%) White BME 89.6% 10.4% Medway has become more ethnically diverse since 2001. The White population has remained virtually static, whilst the Black and Minority Black 2.5% Ethnic (BME) population has doubled in the same period.

White British is the largest ethnic group 85.5% of the population Other 0.7% although this has decreased from 92.2% in 2001, followed by White Ethnicity of Medway’s residents, 2001 and 2011 (Excluding White British) Other (3.4% of the population) and Asian Indian (2.7%). Resident’s Mixed Asian Black Other who stated they were Black African saw the greatest proportional 4.0 increase in population up from only 0.3% in 2001 to 1.8% in 2011. 3.5 3.0 2001 Whilst the White population has remained static there have been some 2.5 2011 significant changes within the groups that make up this population; there were 4475 fewer people who identified themselves as White 2.0 British, and 370 fewer people who stated they were White Irish. 1.5 During the same time period individuals identifying themselves as 1.0 White Other increased significantly with over 5,300 more people 0.5 doing so. This rapid increase in the White Other population has offset 0.0 the declines in the White British and Irish population. The largest Other White groups were European Mixed (1703) and Polish (1327).

the Population of Percentage The BME population of Medway has increased significantly with 14,000 more people identifying themselves as coming from a BME group in 2011 than in 2001. The largest increases in population have been in:-  The Black African population, up from 671 in 2001 to 4742 in 2011 Ethnic Group  The Asian Indian population up by 2099 people to 7132 in 2011, and Ethnic Group  Other Asian populations, increased from 770 in 2001 to 2598 in 2011. Cuxton and Halling and Peninsula wards are the least ethnically diverse with 3.5% and 3.2%, respectively, of the ward’s residents coming from BME groups. In both wards Data Source; 2011 Census Tables KS201, QS211, QS201; 2001 Census Tables KS06, KS22. Adapted from data from the Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government nearly 95% of the residents were White British. Licence v.1.0. * Kent’s figures do not include Medway The central and urban wards are most ethnically diverse; Chatham Central has the ** To compare 2011 Census with 2001, White Gypsy or Irish traveller has been combined with highest BME population, 20.1% of the ward’s population. The ward also had the highest White Other *** To compare 2011 Census with 2001, Arab has been combined with Any other ethnic group proportion of Other White residents 9.6% Equalities - Migration and National Identity 2011 Census Report Page 8

All percentages are as a Medway Medway Kent* South England Between 2001 and 2011 there was an increase in Medway’s proportion of total population 2001 2011 (%) East (%) & Wales (%) population born in the UK, however, the population born outside the Population born in the UK 234,031 236,589 UK has increased at a faster rate meaning the proportion of Medway’s 90.9% 87.9% 86.6% (93.8%) (89.6%) population born in the UK actually fell. Medway had a lower proportion of Length of residence in the it’s population born in the UK than Kent, but higher than both the South 13,106 UK; less than 10 years - 4.5% 6% 6.6% East and England & Wales. (5%) Length of residence in the There was a 77.6% increase in Medway’s population who were born 14,230 UK; more than 10 years - 4.6% 6.1% 6.8% outside of the UK much of this increase was residents who were born in (5.4%) continental Europe, Africa, and the Middle East and Asia.  The population born in Europe increased from 4,044 in 2001 to * Kent’s figures do not include Medway 9,693 in 2011. For those born in continental Europe 2% of Medway Place of Birth (excluding the UK**) residents were born in the EU Accession countries (April 2001 to 4.0 2001 2011 March 2011), this a greater proportion of residents than those born 3.5 in EU member countries (as of March 2001) who account for 1.3% of Medway’s population. 3.0  The population born in Africa has grown at a similar rate increasing from 2,168 in 2001 to 5,217 in 2011. There has been a growth in 2.5 the population born in South and East Africa (up by 1,070 people). The largest increase has been amongst those born in Central and 2.0 Western Africa (up by 1,811). 1.5  The population born in the Middle East and Asia has increased from 5,703 in 2001 to 8,679 in 2011. The increase related to a wide 1.0 range of countries, the largest actual increase was for those born in India (up by 1,247). 0.5

Percentage population Percentage Of the population who were not born in the UK a greater proportion had 0.0 been resident in the UK for more than 10 years, 5.4% compared to 5% Ireland Rest of Africa Middle East The Oceania who were resident for less than 10 years. This trend is repeated for Europe and Asia Americas Kent, the South East and England & Wales. Regardless of the length of and the time in the UK those born abroad living in Medway were most likely to Caribbean have arrived in the UK when they were 0 to 17 (2 in every 5) or 18 to 29 Continental Europe countries of birth:- highest were Poland (1731 people), and (2 in every 5). Germany (1542 people). African countries of birth:- the highest was Nigeria (1527 people) Medway was Overall Medway’s residents were most likely to identify with a British ranked 31 out of 348 local authorities for the proportion of the population born in nationality, 94.1% (this includes those who stated English, Welsh, Nigeria. Scottish, or Northern Irish, as well as those stating another national Middle East and Asia countries of birth:- the highest was India (3812 people) identity and British or any of the constituent countries); suggesting that a large number of those born abroad feel British. This proportion is similar Data Source; 2011 Census Tables KS202, KS204, QS203, QS803; 2001 Census Tables UV08. Adapted from data from to Kent, but higher than the South East and England & Wales. the Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v.1.0. Equalities - Language 2011 Census Report Page 9

All percentages are as a proportion Medway Kent* South England Household Language of total population aged over 3 2011 (%) East (%) & Wales (%) Population aged 3 or over 253,480 - - - All people aged 16 or over in household have English as a main Other Main language is English 240,267 language 95.5% 94.2% 92.3% (94.8%) Main language is not English: Can 5,281 1.9% 2.7% 3.2% speak English very well (2.1%) Main language is not English: Can 5,061 1.7% 2.2% 2.9% speak English well (2%) Main language is not English: 2,448 0.7% 0.8% 1.3% Cannot speak English well (1%) Main language is not English: 423 0.1% 0.1% 0.3% Cannot speak English (0.2%)

English is the main language in the majority of Medway’s households; in 94% or 99,790 households all those aged 16 or over have English as a main language. In a further 2.7% or 2,855 households at least one person over 16 spoke English as their main language. In 488 households (0.5%) at least one child had English At least one but not all No people aged 16 and No people in as a main language. No one spoke English as a main language in 3076 people aged 16 and over in household but household have households (2.9%). over in household at least one person English as a main have English as a aged 3 to 15 has language The household main language does not indicate the proficiency of English of main language English as a main individuals within those households, many will be fluent in English and speak it ‘very well’ or ‘well’. The Top 10 main languages (excluding English) are:-

1. Polish, 1598 people The majority of Medway’s residents are proficient in English; 98.9% of the 2. Panjabi, 1415 people population aged over 3 years either have English as their main language or can 3. Slovak, 785 people speak English well or very well. However, 1% of residents cannot speak English 4. Bengali (with Sylheti and Chatgaya), 694 people well and a further 0.2% cannot speak English. Whilst the levels are lower than 5. Lithuanian, 532 people England & Wales they are higher than both Kent and the South East. 6. Russian, 500 people

7. Turkish, 439 people Three wards have approximately half of all those who either cannot speak 8. Urdu, 416 people English or cannot speak English:- Chatham Central, Luton and Wayfield and 9. Gujarati, 366 people Gillingham South. Whilst the numbers are smaller River ward also has a 10. Latvian, 359 people significantly higher proportion of it’s population who cannot speak English well or cannot speak English. Data Source; 2011 Census Tables KS206, QS204, QS205. Adapted from data from the Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v.1.0. * Kent’s figures do not include Medway Equalities - Religion 2011 Census Report Page 10

All percentages are as a Medway Medway Kent* South England Changes in Medway’s religious make-up broadly followed the national trends. proportion of total population 2001 2011 (%) East (%) & Wales (%) The order of affiliation religious groups within Medway showed little change Christian 179,545 152,637 with those stating their religion as Christian remaining the largest religious 62.5% 59.8% 59.3% (72%) (57.8%) group within Medway, followed by No Religion and Religion not stated. Buddhist 538 937 Those who stated their religion as Muslim increased at a faster rate than 0.5% 0.5% 0.4% (0.2%) (0.4%) Sikh and now represent the fourth largest religious group in Medway. Hindu 1,687 2,756 0.7% 1.1% 1.5% (0.7%) (1%) Respondents in Medway were less likely to state their religion as Christian Jewish 201 208 than respondents in Kent, the South East and England & Wales. There were 0.1% 0.2% 0.5% (0.1%) (0.1%) nearly 27,000 fewer people affiliated with the Christian religion; a decrease of Muslim (Islam) 2,609 5,169 14.2 percentage points between 2001 and 2011, which was a faster decline 1% 2.3% 4.8% (1%) (2%) than England & Wales where it fell by 12.7 percentage points. Sikh 3,038 3,846 0.7% 0.6% 0.8% (1.2%) (1.5%) Buddhist, Hindu, and Other Religion all saw slight increases of between Other Religion (Total) 850 1392 0.2 and 0.3 percentage points. For both Hindu and Other Religion the Medway 0.4% 0.5% 0.4% (0.3%) (0.5%) profile is most similar to the South East, where as Buddhist is most similar to England & Wales. No Religion (Total) 41,653 78,895 26.8% 27.7% 25.1% (16.7%) (29.9%) The proportion of Medway residents stating their religion as Muslim has Religion not stated 19,367 17,985 7.3% 7.4% 7.2% nearly doubled since 2001, increasing by 1 percentage point or 2,560 (7.8%) (6.8%) people. Proportionally Medway has a significantly higher percentage of residents stating their religion as Muslim than Kent, but is significantly smaller - 0.1% (269) of Medway’s population stated their religion as Ravidassia. Although less than half - the proportion of England & Wales. small proportionately and in numbers, Medway is ranked 10 highest out of 348 authorities. Over half those whose religion was Ravidassia live in Strood North. The population stating their religion as Sikh has increased by 0.3 percentage points (808 people) since 2001. Proportionately it is significantly higher than Sikh—highest in Rochester South and Horstead, 5% of the ward’s population Kent, the South East and England & Wales. Medway is ranked 29 highest but 1 in 6 of all those stating their religion as Sikh. out of 348 local authorities for those stating their religion as Sikh. Locally Muslim—highest in Gillingham South and Chatham Central, both wards Gravesham and Dartford also have high levels of residents stating their accounting for nearly 1 in every 3 stating their religion as Muslim religion as Sikh. No Religion—highest in Gillingham South and Rochester East where 1 in 3 of each ward’s population have No Religion. Medway has seen a 13.2 percentage point increase in respondents stating Hindu—highest in Chatham Central and River, 1 in 4 of all those stating their they had No Religion with nearly 1 in 3 residents having no religious religion as Hindu live in these wards. affiliation. The levels are significantly above Kent, the South East and England Buddhist—highest in Chatham Central, Gillingham North and River, around 1 & Wales. Medway saw a decrease in those not stating a religion both in in 4 of those whose religion is stated as Buddhist. real terms and proportionately, falling by 1 percentage point since 2001. This Christian—highest in Rainham Central where two thirds of the wards was higher than the level seen in England & Wales which decreased by 0.5%. population stated they were Christian. Jewish—highest in Rochester East, Rochester West, and Chatham Central accounting for 1 in 3 of all those who state their religion as Jewish Data Source; 2011 Census Tables KS209, QS208, QS210; 2001 Census Tables UV15. Adapted from data from the Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v.1.0. * Kent’s figures do not include Medway Equalities - Health, Disability and Carers 2011 Census Report Page 11

All percentages are as a Medway Medway South England 7.0 Provision of unpaid care 2001 2011 proportion of total population 2001 2011 East (%) & Wales (%) 6.0 Day to day activities 38,984 43,354 15.7% 17.9% 5.0 limited (15.6%) (16.4%) Day to day activities not 210,504 220,571 4.0 84.3% 82.1% limited (84.4%) (83.6%) 3.0 In Good Health 205,366 216,341 83.6% 81.2% 2.0 (82.3%) (82%) Not in Good Health 44,122 47,538 1.0 16.4% 18.8% (17.7%) (18%) 0.0 Provides 1-19 hours Provides 20-49 hours Provides 50 or more The questions used in the 2001 and 2011 Census have changed, the ONS has (%) Population Percentage profiled the data from both Censuses to make it comparable. This also means that it unpaid care a week unpaid care a week hours unpaid care a is not possible to compare with Kent. More detail is available from the 2011 Census week which will be discussed in the rest of this page. There are more people providing unpaid care than in 2001, those providing no Long-term health problem or disability impact on day to day activity by care has fallen by 0.9 percentage points to 90.5%. The largest increase has been age group in people providing over 50 hours or more of unpaid care a week up by nearly 1,900 people. Those providing 20 to 49 hours unpaid care a week has also 14.0 % Aged 16 to 64 % All other Ages increased by just over 1,300 people. The smallest increase has been in those 12.0 providing 1 to 19 hours unpaid care up by nearly 500 people, although this group 10.0 still represents the largest group of unpaid carers in Medway. Kent and England & 8.0 Wales have similar levels of the population providing unpaid care to Medway, 6.0 although Medway has a lower proportion of residents providing 1 to 19 hours unpaid care a week. 4.0

Percentage (%) Percentage 2.0 The majority of Medway’s population, 82%, is in good or very good health, 0.0 although the proportion of the population not in good health has increased Day-to-day activities limited a Day-to-day activities limited a slightly since 2001. The majority of those residents not in good health rated their lot little health as being fair (13%). River (86%) and Princes Park (85.1%) had the highest levels of residents reporting good health, with Twydall (77.9%) and Peninsula Provides unpaid care—highest in Cuxton & Halling (11.3% of the (78%) reporting the lowest levels of good health. ward’s population), and lowest in River (6.4% of the ward’s population). There has been an increase in the population reporting that their day-to-day activity Day-to-Day activity limited by a long term health problem or is limited by a long term health problem or disability (up 0.8 percentage points). disability—highest in Twydall (20.5% of the ward’s population) and There are almost equal numbers of those aged 16 to 64 and all other ages who’s Peninsula (20.2% of the ward’s population); lowest in River (12.5% of the day-to-day activity is limited. As a proportion of their respective populations around ward’s population) and Princes Park (13.2% of the ward’s population) 1 in 8 of the population aged 16 to 64 have their day-to-day activity limited, this increases significantly for all other ages to 1 in 4. This group includes those Data Source; 2011 Census Tables QS301, QS302, QS303; 2001 Census Tables KS08; ONS Key Statistics aged 65 and over who are more likely to be suffering from age related illnesses. Interface v2.5. Adapted from data from the Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v.1.0. Equalities - Marriage and Civil Partnerships 2011 Census Report Page 12

All percentages are as a Medway Medway Kent* South England Medway’s marital profile is most similar to England & Wales, although proportion of the population 2001 2011 (%) East (%) & Wales (%) there are some notable differences:- aged 16 or over  The proportion of the population who are married was lower. Population aged 16 or over 193,464 210,511 - - -  The proportion of the population who are divorced or formerly in a in a Single (never married or same-sex civil partnership which is now legally dissolved is higher, 55,691 72,899 never registered a same-sex 31.3% 31.9% 34.6% but is the same as Kent. (28.8%) (34.6%) civil partnership)  Medway has a lower proportion of people who are widowed or Married 101,057 97,095 surviving partner from a same-sex civil partnership. 48.8% 49.3% 46.6% (52.2%) (46.1%) In a registered same-sex 359 Of the population aged 16 or over, 46.1% were married. Whilst the majority - 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% civil partnership (0.2%) of residents are married there has been a 6.1 percentage point decrease Separated (but still legally in the proportion of the population who are married since 2001; a fall 5,519 6,608 married or in a same-sex 2.8% 2.5% 2.6% of around 4,000 people. The proportion of the population aged 16 or over (2.9%) (3.1%) civil partnership) who are single and have never married has increased by just over Divorced or formerly in a in 17,200 or up by 5.8 percentage points. This will in part reflect Medway’s a same-sex civil partnership 17,184 20,142 younger age profile, and the national trend of declining numbers of 9.6% 9.1% 9% which is now legally (8.9%) (9.6%) marriages. dissolved Widowed or surviving The 2011 Census for the first time collected information on civil 14,031 13,408 partner from a same-sex 7.3% 6.9% 7% partnerships, reflecting the fact that the Civil Partnership Act (2004) came (7.2%) (6.4%) civil partnership into effect in the UK in December 2005. There are 359 people in a civil partnership in Medway, the low numbers reflect its relatively new legal Nearly half the population aged over 16 in River ward (48.2%) and Gillingham status. North (47.9%) were single. There had been a small increase in the number of people who are The highest levels of married people were in Hempstead and Wigmore (61.6%). separated but were still legally married or in a same-sex civil partnership. It increased by nearly 1,100 people or 0.2 percentage points The population who were in a registered same-sex civil partnership was highest to 3.1% of those aged over 16. During the same time there had been a in River (0.4%) and lowest in Cuxton and Halling and Lordswood and Capstone larger increase in the proportion of the population who were divorced where the number registered was so small that it was equivalent to 0% each ward’s or formerly in a in a same-sex civil partnership (now legally dissolved); population. there were almost 3,000 more people and an increase to 9.6% of the population aged 16 or over. Gillingham South and Luton and Wayfield wards had the highest proportion of the population who are separated or divorced/civil partnership dissolved. The number of people who are widowed or the surviving partner from a same-sex civil partnership has fallen by just over 600 people or 0.8 Rainham North had the highest proportion of widowed or surviving partners percentage points. This will in part reflect increasing life expectancies and from a civil partnership (8.7%) that Medway has a smaller older population than other parts of the South East and England & Wales.

Data Source; 2011 Census Tables KS103; 2001 Census Tables UV07. Adapted from data from the Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v.1.0. * Kent’s figures do not include Medway Housing & Households - Tenure & Type 2011 Census Report Page 13

Medway Medway Kent* South England The number of ‘household spaces’ in Medway stands at 110,263, with 2001 2011 (%) East (%) & Wales (%) 96.3% (106,209) of these being occupied; this is just above the national Number of occupied house- occupancy rate of 95.6%. 99,566 106,209 - - - hold spaces Owned with mortgage or 74,324 71,853 Just over two-thirds of homes are owned either with a mortgage or 67.3% 67.6% 63.6% outright (74.6%) (67.7%) outright, this levels is similar to Kent and the South East, but higher than Shared Ownership 1,103 1,114 England & Wales. However, ownership with a mortgage is significantly 1.0% 1.1% 0.8% (1.1%) (1.0%) higher at 38.8%, and outright ownership lower at 28.9%. Home ownership Social Rented 13,307 13,996 is highest in Hempstead and Wigmore at 92%, compared with just 40% in 13.9% 13.7% 17.6% (13.4%) (13.2%) River ward. Private Rented 9,335 18,153 16.5% 16.3% 16.7% (9.4%) (17.1%) There have been significant changes in the tenure of properties in Medway. The number owned with a mortgage fell by nearly 6,400, some of this will Living Rent Free 1,414 1,093 1.3% 1.3% 1.4% be down to the increase in outright ownership up by just over 3,900. At the (1.4%) (1.0%) same time private rented households has increased by almost 8,800. Accommodation Type House or bungalow: Private renting was highest in River ward (36.1% of households) and 45.0 Detached Gillingham South (33.9%), and lowest in Hempstead and Wigmore (7%).

40.0 House or bungalow: Semi- Households in social rented accommodation have seen very little detached change. Around a fifth of the population live in social rented 35.0 accommodation in Twydall, Gillingham North and Strood South, compared House or bungalow: with under one percent in Hempstead and Wigmore, and around 3% in 30.0 Terraced (inc. end-terrace) Watling and Rainham Central.

25.0 Purpose-built block of flats The majority of Medway’s households live within houses or bungalows or tenement (84.5%) . A significant proportion of Medway’s housing stock is 20.0 terraced houses accounting for 41% of household spaces compared to

Part of a converted or 25% across England and Wales. Over two thirds of households in Percentage 15.0 shared house (inc. bed-sits) Gillingham South were terraced properties.

Flat, maisonette or 10.0 River ward has the highest proportion of households which are flats, apartment: In commercial apartments or maisonettes at 51.8%. Rochester West is the next highest at building 5.0 Caravan or other mobile or 36.6%. temporary structure 0.0 Medway Kent South East England Shared dwelling Medway is ranked 20 out of 348 local authorities for the proportion of and Wales terraced housing. Area Data Source; 2011 Census Tables KS401, QS417, QS402. Census Key Stats Interface v2.5. Adapted from data from Medway is ranked 44 out of 348 local authorities for the proportions of the Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v.1.0. * Kent’s figures do not include households owned with a mortgage. Medway Housing & Households - Living Spaces 2011 Census Report Page 14

Medway Medway Kent* South England Medway is in line with the national average for numbers of rooms***, 2001 2011 (%) East (%) & Wales (%) at 5.4 rooms per household. Total Households 106,209 - - - Household overcrowding— When compared to Kent, the South East and England and Wales Medway 6,009 7,838 Rooms (Occupancy rating** 6.9% 7.5% 8.6% has fewer households in small properties (3 to 4 rooms) and large (6%) (7.4%) of –1 or more) properties (7 or more rooms), but a greater proportion of households of mid size, 5 to 6 rooms, at almost 54% of all households. Since 2001 Medway Household overcrowding– 4,350 has seen a reduction in the number of households with 5 to 6 rooms, and Bedrooms (Occupancy - 3.6% 3.8% 4.7% (4.1%) an increase in all other types. These changes have mirrored trends seen in rating of –1 or more) Kent, the South East and England and Wales. No Central Heating 9,143 3,376 2.4% 2.4% 2.7% (9.2%) (3.2%) An occupancy rating is calculated for rooms to give an indicator of Household Spaces overcrowding. Overall Medway appears not to have issues of household 3.6 overcrowding, however since 2001 there has been a 1.4 percentage point increase in households with overcrowded rooms, to 7.4% in England and Wales 29.1 44.3 23.0 2011. River ward stands out as having issues of domestic overcrowding with almost one fifth of households having too few rooms for inhabitants; this may reflect high levels of student accommodation in the 1 to 2 Rooms 3 to 4 Rooms ward. Gillingham and Chatham Central are the next most overcrowded, 3.2 5 to 6 Rooms 7 or more rooms with Chatham having a proportionally high number of households with too few bedrooms. Medway 24.1 53.9 18.9 Just under 3,400 households do not have central heating in Medway, at 3.2% of households this is above the national level of 2.7% but is a significant reduction on the 2001 level which was almost three times higher. 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Wards having the highest levels of housing with no central heating are Percentage Gillingham South (6.1%) and Chatham Central (5.1%). Data Source; 2011 Census Tables QS407, QS408, QS412, QS415; 2001 Census Tables UV57, UV59, CAS055. Adapted from data from the Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v.1.0. * Kent’s figures do not include Medway In terms of household spaces Medway is ranked 19 out of 348 local authorities for the number of households with 6 rooms, and 37 out of 348 for the number of **Occupancy rating provides a measure of whether a household's accommodation is overcrowded or under occupied. There are two measures of occupancy rating, one based on the number of rooms in homes with 5 rooms. a household's accommodation, and one based on the number of bedrooms. The ages of the household members and their relationships to each other are used to derive the number of rooms/ Medway is ranked 48 out of 348 local authorities for the proportion of bedrooms they require, based on a standard formula. The number of rooms/bedrooms required is subtracted from the number of rooms/bedrooms in the household's accommodation to obtain the households with 3 bedrooms. occupancy rating. An occupancy rating of -1 implies that a household has one fewer room/bedroom than required, whereas +1 implies that they have one more room/bedroom than the standard Medway has the tenth highest proportion of the population where there are over 1 requirement. and up to 1.5 people per bedroom. This is likely to reflect the number of mid-size ***The definition of a room does not include bathrooms, toilets, halls or landings, or rooms that can properties in the area, and the generally higher levels of households with three or only be used for storage. All other rooms, for example, kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, utility rooms, studies and conservatories are counted. more people. Housing & Households - Composition 2011 Census Report Page 15

Medway Medway Kent* South England The household size in Medway is greater than average, with 39.5% of 2001 2011 (%) East (%) & Wales (%) households with 3 or more people, around 4 percentage points more than Total Households 99,566 106,209 - - - the proportions for Kent, the South East or England and Wales. Since 2001 1 person in the household 26,879 29,434 there has been a decrease in the proportion of larger households (4 or 28.8% 28.8% 30.2% (27%) (27.7%) more people) and an increase in small (one person) and mid size 2 people in the household 32,655 34,837 households (three people). Two person households have seen a significant 35.4% 35.1% 34.2% (32.8%) (32.8%) increase in numbers but proportionally have stayed the same. 3 people in the household 16,700 18,384 15.6% 15.5% 15.6% (16.8%) (17.3%) Medway has 18,384 households with 3 people, 17.3% of households and 4 or more people in the 23,332 23,554 nearly two percentage points greater than Kent, the South East or England 20.3% 20.6% 19.9% household (23.4%) (22.2%) and Wales. Medway also contains 22,958 (22.2%) 4+ person households, this is above the national average of 19.9% and also above the South East Household composition Region average 20.6%. Other households England & Wales Part of this reason for larger household sizes will be that Medway has just Other households with dependent over 34,300 households with dependent children (32.3%) this is nearly children Medway three percentage points higher than Kent, the South East or England and Lone parent family with non-dependent Wales. There is also a higher proportion of households with non- children dependent children accounting for over 11,400 households, 10.8%. Lone parent family with dependent children Medway has fewer one person households 29,434 (27.7%), which is 3% Two parent family with dependent lower than the national average. In percentage terms Medway is ranked 32 children of the 67 South East Local Authorities. The number of one person Two parent family with non-dependent households has increased by 9.5% since 2001, with the increase only in children those households where the resident is aged under 65.

Family with no children There are fewer one person households in Medway where the resident is aged over 65, it is 1.2 percentage points lower than England One Person Household and Wales and nearly 2 percentage points lower than Kent. Whilst there has been a decrease since 2001, there are still nearly 12,000 people aged 0.0 5.0 10.0 15.0 20.0 25.0 30.0 35.0 over 65 living on their own.

Percentage (%) Since 2001 there has been a significant increase in households which Chatham Central, Gillingham North, Gillingham South, Princes Park and are all full-time students, up from 116 households to 497 in 2011. Watling have a relatively high proportion of larger households – all having at least 8.5% of households containing 5+ residents. Data Source; 2011 Census Tables QS113, QS406; 2001 Census Tables UV51, UV65. Adapted from River ward has the highest proportion of one person households (38%) reflecting data from the Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v.1.0. * Kent’s figures do not include Medway the student population in this ward. Housing & Households - Living Arrangements 2011 Census Report Page 16

Medway Medway Kent* South England As well as asking about people’s martial status the census also considered 2001 2011 (%) East (%) & Wales (%) how people lived together. In Medway nearly 121,600 people aged 16 or Living in a couple, over are living as a couple; there has been no significant change in real 121,050 121,594 population aged 16 or over 61.1% 61% 57.8% terms since 2001, but proportionately there has been a 4.7 percentage point (63.5%) (58.8%) living in a household** decrease. Those not living in a couple has increased to just over 85,000 in Not living in a couple, the same period, an increase of 22.1% compared to 2001. 69,660 85,031 population aged 16 or over 38.9% 39% 42.2% (36.5%) (41.2%) living in a household** The proportion of residents, of the opposite sex, cohabiting has increased since 2001, up by 1.1 percentage points or nearly 4,100 people to Number of people with 8,385 - 3.4% 3.9% 3.7% 25,780. Medway still has a significantly higher proportion of the population second Address in the UK (3.2%) cohabiting than Kent, the South East or England and Wales. In Medway 1,589 Second Address outside 2,587 - 1.5% 1.7% 1.5% people or 0.8% of the population live in a civil partnership or are a same- the UK (1%) sex couple cohabiting; this is broadly comparable with national trends. Age of Household Reference Person (HRP) 45 As part of the Census returns a Household Reference Person (HRP) is defined. The HRP is a lead person within the household defined on their level 40 of economic activity, this person replaces the traditional ’head of household’. 35 Reflecting the younger age structure of Medway’s population 18.3% (over 30 19,400) of Medway’s households have a HRP under 35. This is slightly above 25 England and Wales (17.8%), but significantly above the South East (15.8%) 20 and Kent (15.2%). Over half of these households in Medway have dependent children within them. 15

10 Following the national trend the largest proportion of households have a HRP 5

Percentage Household (%) Household Percentage aged 35 to 54; 41.1% of household in Medway which is two percentage points 0 higher than England and Wales. Medway is above national average in regards Under 35 35 to 54 55 to 64 65 and over to the number of households containing 35-54 year old both with and without dependent children, but falls under the national average of one person Age of HRP households aged 35-54. Medway Kent South East England and Wales Medway has 2492 schoolchildren and full-time students at their non term-time Medway has a high number of people not living in a couple separated but still address. Unlike the rest of England and Wales, there are more females (1276) legally married or in a same-sex civil partnership, ranking 38 out of 348. than males (1216).

Medway is ranked 24 out of 348 for the proportion of cohabiting couples with The proportion of the population with second addresses in Medway is lower dependent children. than regionally or nationally.

Hempstead and Wigmore (69.1%) and Cuxton and Halling (67.3%) have the highest proportions of people living in a couple. Whereas Gillingham North has Data Source; 2011 Census Tables QS105, QS106, QS108, QS110; 2001 Census Tables UV82, UV65. Adapted from data from the Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v.1.0. the highest level of the population not living in a couple (51.1%). * Kent’s figures do not include Medway, **Household figures excludes those living in communal establishments Housing & Households - Communal Living 2011 Census Report Page 17

All percentages are Medway Medway Kent* South England There are 231 communal establishments in Medway housing 3,937 residents. proportions of the 2001 2011 (%) East (%) & Wales Medway’s profile for position in communal establishments is very similar to both the communal establishment (%) local and national overview. There is a higher proportion of residents (94.8%) than population in the rest of the South East, and a lower proportion (1% compared to 4%) Total Communal 2,822 3,937 - - - classified as owners or staff members. Proportionately there are higher numbers of population family member/partners of staff/owners. Since 2001 the communal population Resident 2,672 3,731 increased by over 1,100 people, with the majority being residents. Although the 94.3% 93.2% 93.3% (94.7%) (94.8%) numbers are small there was a significant reduction in the numbers of staff/owners, Staff or Owner 141 48 but an increase in the numbers of family members/partners of staff/owners. 2.6% 4% 3.5% (5%) (1.2%) Family Member/Partner 9 158 The majority of residents (32.7%) are in medical and care establishments, with most 3.1% 2.8% 3.2% of Staff or Owner (0.3%) (4%) of these residents being in care homes with or without nursing. Although numbers Percentage Communal Establishment population by type are lower than Kent, the South East and England & Wales, it matches the national picture as the largest category. All Other Categories Medway has a significant population living in detention centres (622) with Cookham Wood Male Juveniles Prison and Medway Secure Training Centre located within the Education borough. This is 15.8% of Medway’s total communal residence population and ranks Medway 10th nationally for detention centre population. Detention Centres The population in defence establishments is also prominent; 15.8% of communal residents, ranking Medway 36th nationally. The presence of Brompton Barracks Prison Service in Chatham will be a significant factor in this high ranking. Of the 1066 people employed in the armed forces in Medway, 462 (43.3%) live in communal residences Defence compared to 23.2% in England and Wales as a whole.

Medway has a low level of residents living in educational establishments,

Communal Establishment Type Establishment Communal Medical and Care 1,127 or (26.6%) compared to 42.1% for the South East and 38.6% nationally. The proportion of residents living in homeless shelters or hostels matches England and 0 10 20 30 40 50 Wales (2.1%) but is higher than Kent and the South East. The number of individuals Percentage (%) living in hotels, establishments whose classification is not stated or ‘other’ is broadly comparable with the regional and national picture. Only 0.1% of Medway residents Medway Kent* South East England & Wales live in religious establishments compared to 0.7% in Kent or 0.9% in the South East.

Three wards account for 69% of the communal establishment population; In terms of type of communal residence the biggest proportion are medical and care River (1181), Rochester West (864), and Gillingham North (690). in Medway this is 46.8% of the total properties compared to 45.9% in the South Representing a mix of military locations, student accommodation and East and 41.7 % in England and Wales. The second highest category of communal detention centres. residence is ‘not stated’ with 61 of communal properties (26.4%) ranking Medway 23rd nationally. However, the number of residents living in these establishments is Data Source; 2011 Census Tables KS405, QS121, QS419, QS420; 2001 Census Tables UV71. Adapted from data from the Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v.1.0. * Kent’s just 47. figures do not include Medway Economy - Employment & Economic Activity 2011 Census Report Page 18

Medway Medway Kent* South England The 2011 Census shows a higher economic activity rate in Medway at 2001 2011 (%) East (%) & Wales (%) 71.1% than nationally, 69.7%. This is an improvement on the position Employed 115,739 121,925 in 2001 when Medway had an economic activity rate of 70.3%. Financial 62.9% 65.3% 61.9% Economically Active (64.5) (62.8%) pressures may have encouraged some previously economically inactive Unemployed 6,249 9,469 residents into the workforce, with a significant proportional drop in those 3.9% 3.4% 4.4% Economically Active (3.5%) (4.9%) looking after home or family.

Students 4047 6,560 3.1% 3.3% 3.4% Those economically active residents working part time or as self Economically Active (2.3%) (3.4%) employed has increased since 2001, at the same time as a drop in Students 5,995 9,912 4.8% 5.2% 5.8% those working full time. The level of unemployment has also Economically Inactive (3.3%) (5.1%) increased during the past 10 years, reflecting the difficult economic Retired 21,138 24,738 circumstances in 2011. The trend in falling full-time employment suggests 15.1% 13.7% 13.8% Economically Inactive (11.8%) (12.7%) ‘under employment’ may be an issue. Looking after family/home 13,925 10,105 Manufacturing 4.7% 4.4% 4.3% Economically Inactive (7.8%) (5.2%) Manufacturing Medway generally has higher levels of full or part time employees, LongEngland-term & sick or disabled 7,225 7,334 Manufacturing and less self employed than Kent, the South East or England & Wales. England & Wales England8.9 7.7 & 15.98.9 7.76 15.99.9 612.59.9 12.5 39.139.1 3.6% Manufacturing2.9% 4.2% EconomicallyWales 8.9 7.7Inactive15.9 6 9.9(4%)12.5 (3.8%)39.1 EnglandWales & In Medway 7.6% of the working age population have never worked; a Other Economically8.9 7.7 Inactive15.9 6 9.95,00412.5 4,11539.1 Construction Wales 1.9% ManufacturingConstruction1.8% 2.2% further 7.7% of the working age population have not worked since England & Wales 8.9 England7.7 15.9 & 6 9.9 12.5 (2.8%)39.1 (2.1%) Construction 8.9 7.7 15.9 6 9.9 12.5 39.1 Construction 2001. These two groups represent around 30,000 residents. Medway has IndustryWales of employment ManufacturingManufacturing England & just under 33,400 households that have ‘no adults in employment’, that 8.9 7.7 15.9 6 9.9 12.5 39.1 ConstructionWholesale and retail trade; repair Wales is just over 31% of all households. This is below the national and Kent Wholesale and retail trade; repair England & WholesaleConstructionof motor vehicles and retail and trade; motor level of 34% of households, but slightly above the South East. 8.97.7 15.9 6 9.9 12.5 39.1 repairrepaircyclesof motor ofof motor motorvehicles vehiclesvehicles and motor andand Wales Wholesale and retail trade; repair Medway 7.6 10.9 17.4 7.6 8.9 11.6 36.0 motorConstructionmotorPubliccycles cycles cyclesadministration and Six industries account for 64% of employment in Medway. The Medway 7.6 10.9 17.4 7.6 8.9 11.6 36.0 ofPublic motor administration vehicles and andmotor Medway 7.6 10.9 17.4 7.6 8.9 11.6 36.0 Wholesaledefence; compulsory and retail trade; social repair‘wholesale and retail trades’ is Medway’s largest sector employing 17% Medway 7.6 10.9 17.4 7.6 8.9 11.6 36.0 cyclesPublicdefence;security administration compulsory andsocial of the local working age population. Construction stands out as being Publicof motor administration vehicles and and motor Medway 7.6 10.9 17.4 7.6 8.9 11.6 36.0 defence;securityEducation compulsory social comparatively large against the national profile employing nearly 11% of Medway 7.6 10.9 17.4 7.6 8.9 11.6 36.0 defence;cycles compulsory social defence;securityEducation compulsory social the working age population. Medway 7.610.9 17.4 7.68.9 11.6 36.0 securityPublic administration and securityWholesale and Medway 7.6 10.9 17.4 7.6 8.9 11.6 36.0 Educationdefence;Education compulsory social 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%retailEducationHuman trade; health repair and social work Driving a car or van to work is the most common mode of transport 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%EducationsecurityofHuman motor health vehicles and social 0% 20%0% 20%40% 40%Percentage60% 60%80%80% 100%100%Educationactivities for getting to work in Medway, accounting for 60.3% of journeys, with a Percentage andwork motor activities cycles further 6% of workers being passengers in a car or van. Those travelling 0% 20% 0% 40% 60%50% 80% 100%100% Human health and social work 0% 20%Percentage40%Percentage60% 80% 100%AllHuman other health industries and social work to work by underground, light rail or tram saw the largest percentage PercentagePercentage activitiesHumanAll other health industries and social Humanactivities health and social work increase +36.1% but was from a very low base. The largest actual 0% 20% 40%Percentage60% 80% 100%work activities increase was those travelling by car up by just over 6,300. Gillingham North has the lowest economic activity rate atHumanAllactivities 66%, other while health industries Princes and social Park Percentage work activities has the highest economic activity rate at 77%. All other industries AllAll otherother industriesindustries Data Source; 2011 Census Tables KS501, QS601, QS605, QS607, CT0015, QS612; 2001 Census Twydall (38.2%) has the highest number of households with no adults in Tables KS09A, KS11A, KS15, UV31. Adapted from data from the Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v.1.0. * Kent’s figures do not include Medway employment, followed by Luton & Wayfield (36.2%) and RainhamAll other North industries (35.5%). Economy - Labour Force 2011 Census Report Page 19

The classification levels cover a Medway Medway Kent* South England Compared to 2001 Medway residents now have a higher level of broad range of qualifications 2001 2011 (%) East & Wales qualifications. There are fewer residents who have no qualifications, falling by 7.1 examples are shown at each level (%) (%) percentage points since 2001. There has been a similar drop in residents with No Qualifications 53,736 48,226 22.5% 19.1% 22.7% Level 1 qualifications with a 4.5 percentage drop. While the number of people with (30%) (22.9%) lower level qualifications has fallen, those with level 3, 4 or higher have increased Level 1 Qualifications 38,425 35,473 significantly. 14.7% 13.5% 13.3% (1-4 GCSEs) (21.4%) (16.9%) Level 2 Qualifications 38,635 Medway, when compared to Kent, the South East and England & Wales, has a 16.9% 15.9% 15.3% (5 or more GCSEs A* to C) 38,799 (18.4%) higher proportion of residents with a Level 1, Level 2 or an Apprenticeship as their Apprenticeships (21.6%) 9,857 highest qualification. The proportion of the population aged 16 or over with Level 3 3.8% 3.6% 3.6% (4.7%) qualifications in Medway at 12.7% is now above the national level (12.2%). Level 3 Qualifications 12,461 26,818 Despite an increase Medway still has a notably lower level of residents with a 12.3% 12.8% 12.3% (two or more A-Levels) (6.9%) (12.7%) qualification at Level 4 or higher. Level 4 Qualifications or 21,548 40,275 24.7% 29.9% 27.2% higher (University degree) (12%) (19.1%) Medway’s socio-economic classification compared to that of England & Wales shows that there are fewer managerial, administrative and professional Other Qualifications 14,353 11,209 5.1% 5.2% 5.7% occupations at both the higher and lower levels. Whilst Medway’s residents were (8%) (5.3%) most over represented in the Intermediate, Lower supervisory and technical, Semi- 2011 and 2001 data are not directly comparable. 2001 counts are 16 to 74, whereas routine and Routine occupation categories. 2011 relate to all those aged 16 and over. 2011 Socio-Economic Classification— Between 2001 and 2011 each major classification saw an increase in both real Percentage (%) and proportionate terms. There were two exceptions; Lower supervisory and Higher managerial, technical and Not classified. Lower supervisory and technical decreased by 0.7 9.0 10.3 administrative and percentage points from 2001, whilst Not classified dropped by half the number of professional residents and 13 percentage points. Much of this change can be explained by 5.6 8.3 7.4 occupations better classification; in 2001 there were nearly 30,000 residents who were unable 5.4 Lower managerial, to be classified whereas by 2011 all of the working age population were classified administrative and into one of the main groups. The remaining Not classified are all full-time students 11.1 19.1 12.3 Medway 20.8 professional who have increased significantly since 2001. occupations Intermediate occupations Medway is ranked 2 of 348 local authorities in England and Wales for the 15.4 14.8 number of resident’s who’s highest qualification is at Level 2; 13th highest for 14.1 residents with a Level 1 qualification; and, 59th highest for the number of Small employers and residents who’s highest qualification is an apprenticeship. 7.8 9.3 12.7 own account workers England 6.9 9.4 Twydall (30.2%) has the highest proportion of residents with no qualification; and Wales Princes Park (39.8%) has the highest proportion of residents with a Level 1 or 2 qualification; Rainham Central (6.4%) has the highest proportion of residents Data Source; 2011 Census Tables QS501, QS607; 2001 Census Tables UV31. Census Key Stats Interface v2.5. Adapted from data from the Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v.1.0. with an Apprenticeship; and 45.2% in River ward have a Level 3, 4 or higher. *Kent’s figures do not include Medway Deprivation and Social Grade 2011 Census Report Page 20

Medway Kent* South England Medway is more deprived than England and Wales; with proportionally fewer 2011 (%) East (%) & Wales (%) households who have no indicators of deprivation, and more who have one indicator All Households 106,209 - - - of deprivation. The Medway profile mirrors England and Wales for those households Household is not deprived in 44,119 with multiple indicators of deprivation (more than two indicators). 43.8% 47.7% 42.3% any dimension (41.5%) Household has 1 deprivation 35,652 Luton and Wayfield has the highest levels of deprivation with over two-thirds of 33% 32.2% 32.6% indicator (33.6%) households (68%) having one or more indicators of deprivation. Twydall and Household has 2 deprivation 20,314 Chatham Central both have high levels of deprivation with 66% of households in 18.4% 16% 19.3% indicators (19.1%) both wards with one or more indicators of deprivation. Hempstead and Wigmore is Household has 3 deprivation 5550 the least deprived with 53.6% with no indicators of deprivation. 4.4% 3.7% 5.2% indicators (5.2%) Almost four in every five households (78%) have one or more cars or vans. Medway Household has 4 deprivation 574 0.5% 0.4% 0.5% has one of the highest levels of car and van ownership in the country with more indicators (0.5%) than 133,000 cars or vans; this ranks Medway 29 out of 348 local authorities. The Approximated Social Grade Medway average is 1.3 per household. The highest level of ownership is in 35 Hempstead and Wigmore with 1.7 cars or vans per household, and the lowest in 30 Chatham Central at 0.9 cars or vans per household.

25 The Census gave an approximate social grade for each Household Reference 20 Person (formerly head of household). A person’s approximated social grade is based primarily on their occupation but also includes information about their employment 15 status, qualifications gained, tenure and whether they work full-time, part-time or are 10 not working. There are four categories:- AB - Higher and intermediate managerial / administrative / professional occupations; Percentage(%) 5 C1 - Supervisory, clerical and junior managerial / administrative / professional 0 occupations; C2 - Skilled manual occupations; and, AB C1 C2 DE Approximated Social Grade DE - Semi-skilled and unskilled manual occupations, Unemployed and lowest grade Medway Kent South East England and Wales occupations.

The indicators of deprivation used to classify households are indicators based on four Medway has fewer residents in the AB category, 16.5% of the HRP this is around 6 selected household characteristics: percentage points lower than Kent (22.4%) and England and Wales (22.7%), or 11  Employment (any member of a household who is not a full-time student is percentage points lower than the South East (27.6%). Medway has more HRPs in either unemployed or long-term sick) the C2 category at 25.4%, this being between 3 and 5 percentage points different to  Education (no person in the household has at least level 2 education, and no Kent, the South East and England and Wales. Medway has a higher proportion in the person aged 16-18 is a full-time student) DE category than Kent or the South East, but is broadly in line with the national  Health and disability (any person in the household has stated their general picture. health as ‘bad or very bad’ or has a long term health problem), and  Housing (Household's accommodation is ether overcrowded, with an occupancy rating -1 or less, or is in a shared dwelling, or has no central Data Source; 2011 Census Tables QS119, QS611. Adapted from data from the Office for National Statistics heating). licensed under the Open Government Licence v.1.0. * Kent’s figures do not include Medway