This area is in a desirable neighbourhood popular with families
Population
- 1647 people living in the immediate local area as of the most recent census
The most recent data we have available indicates that this area is relatively sparsely populated, with 1647 people living in the neighbourhood.
While population density on its own doesn't mean a huge deal, a relatively sparsely populated area should mean that you're unlikely to experience too many issues like noise or congestion caused by local traffic. However, it also might mean that certain services and facilities are less accessible, or located further away in more built-up areas.
Average age of local residents
- Substantially older than the National average of 39
Population breakdown by age range
Popularity with families
- Popular with families with older children
This area is popular with families with older children. The majority of people living here are single.
Income
- Average household income is slightly higher than the National average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally quite an affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income slightly higher than the National average.
Deprivation
- Rother performs well in official government statistics looking at household income, employment, health and access to opportunities
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Rother performs well in official government statistics looking at household income, employment, health and access to opportunities
This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.
Industry of employment
- Most popular sectors: Retail, Property, and Manufacturing
Typical industries in which local people are employed include Retail, Property, and Manufacturing
Travel to work
- Most popular travel methods: Car and Walking
Most people travel to their workplace by Car (69%) and Walking (17%)
Average age of local residents
- Substantially older than the South East region average of 39
Population breakdown by age range
Income
- Average household income is slightly lower than the South East region average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally quite an affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income slightly lower than the South East region average.
Deprivation
- Rother performs very well in official government statistics looking at household income, employment, health and access to opportunities, when compared to other places in South East
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Rother performs well in official government statistics looking at household income, employment, health and access to opportunities
This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.
Average age of local residents
- Substantially older than the Ashford Locality average of 47
Population breakdown by age range
Income
- Average household income is slightly lower than the Ashford Locality average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally quite an affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income slightly lower than the Ashford Locality average.
Deprivation
- Rother scores significantly better than Ashford in official government statistics reflecting household income, employment, health and access to opportunities
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Rother performs well in official government statistics looking at household income, employment, health and access to opportunities
This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.
