Census 2021 demographic information for Hayling Island

FOI reference: FOI-2026-3451

You asked

I am writing to request updated demographic information for Hayling Island, ideally using the most recent available census data (2021 where available), for use in a local accessibility project examining mobility and access to services on the island.

I would be grateful if you could provide, for Hayling Island specifically:

1. Total population

2. Age distribution (particularly proportions aged 65+, 50+, and working age)

3. Number and proportion of residents reporting disability or long-term health conditions

4. Number and proportion of residents with limited day-to-day activities due to health or disability

5. Household composition, particularly single-person older households

6. Car ownership/households without access to a vehicle

7. Any available local dependency ratio or ageing population indicators

If possible, I would also appreciate any comparison with Portsmouth or Hampshire averages where available.

We said

Thank you for your request. 

Hayling Island is made up of two electoral wards: Hayling East and Hayling West. The associated download spreadsheet contains Census 2021 data for both wards. 

These data were downloaded from Nomis, a service provided by the University of Durham on behalf of the Office for National Statistics (ONS). 

Comparative datasets for Portsmouth and Hampshire can be downloaded directly from Nomis. Navigation instructions are included with the associated download document. 

For further guidance, you can contact the ONS at: census.customerservices@ons.gov.uk