Census 2001: Key Statistics for Urban Areas in the South East

The report has results for urban areas - towns, cities and major agglomerations - in the South East on all topics covered by the 2001 Census in England and Wales. Urban areas range in size from 1,500 people to the largest agglomerations. There are approximately 25 Key Statistics tables and each table is designed to summarise detailed information relating to a single topic such as, Industry of employment and Living arrangements. This publication is part of a series of four regional volumes and follows the publication of the report on urban areas in England and Wales. It includes reference maps showing all urban areas and sub-divisions for the South East. Results for urban areas meet a widespread interest in information about towns and cities, and for comparison between urban populations and with those living outside towns. The Key Statistics series is designed for quick reference and comparison but also to provide information for studies in greater depth. The regional parts follow the same format as the report for England and Wales, but cover every settlement recognised as an urban area in each broad region. They also include Key Statistics for all sub-divisions created to reflect distinct localities within built up areas. Key Findings: Eastbourne in East Sussex is the urban area with the smallest proportion of single people (12.8) in England and Wales. The South East is also home to urban areas containing the highest proportion of people aged 65 and over (Milford on Sea near Lymington in Hampshire with 42.7 per cent). The South East is dominated by the Greater London Urban Area with over eight and a quarter million people. The next most populous area in the South East is Brighton/Worthing/Littlehampton with 461,000 people.