Southampton Statistics and Research Bulletin

The Southampton Statistics and Research bulletin contains a digest of statistics and research released in the last three months. Including unemployment, worklessness and property prices.

Southampton statistics and research bulletin:

• October 2008

• July 2008

• April 2008

• January 2008

Below are some key facts on Southampton:

• Southampton covers 51.81km²
• Southampton’s population is currently about 231,200 (MYE 2007)
• Southampton is ranked as one of the top 5 performing cities in England by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR)
• In September 2008 2.4% of Southampton’s working age resident population are unemployed and claiming Job Seekers Allowance
• The average house price, in August 2008 is £154,954
• Southampton is ranked 13^th for shopping in the UK
• Southampton is ranked 91^st out of all 354 Local Authorities in England in the overall Index of Multiple Deprivation 2007 (where 1 is the most deprived)

For more information please contact Vanella Mead, Research and Information Officer statistics@southampton.gov.uk or phone 023 8083 3406

Other areas of interest include:

Population and Diversity

Index of Multiple Deprivation 2007

Market Research

Consultation

Local Communities

Libraries Information and Research