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:
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 March 2009 6,298 or 4.0% of Southampton’s working age resident population are unemployed and claiming Job Seekers Allowance
- The average house price in February 2009 is £140,416 a fall of 12.8% on the same period last year
- Southampton is ranked 13th for shopping in the UK
- Southampton is ranked 91st 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 latest population information for Southampton
Index of Multiple Deprivation 2007 Southampton poverty information
Market Research information on market research projects and reports
Consultation current and recent consultation projects from across the council
Local Communities find out more about the Priority Neighbourhoods
Ward Information find out more about your ward
2001 Census details of the last Census
Libraries Information and Research other sources of research
Last updated: 9 June 2009
