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Living in South Hayling

South Hayling is a city in the United Kingdom. Owner occupation accounted for 75.8% of homes in March 2021. Its population was 15,305 in March 2021. Gigabit broadband availability was 80.4%.

Which United Kingdom-wide rules apply when you move to South Hayling?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United KingdomNational rates and thresholds that apply in South Hayling.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for South Hayling yet. United Kingdom has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings7,280 count21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure

Work and income

The employment rate was 44.4% in March 2021.

What is the unemployment rate in South Hayling?

The unemployment rate is 3.9 % (January 2023). Source: www.ons.gov.uk15

Unemployment across cities in United KingdomUnemployment in South Hayling is 3.9%. Of 384 cities with data, 230 have unemployment of 2 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United Kingdom per band9 cities: 0% to under 2%90–2230 cities: 2% to under 4%2302–4South Hayling 3.9%107 cities: 4% to under 6%1074–630 cities: 6% to under 8%306–84 cities: 8% to under 10%48–103 cities: 10% to under 12%310–121 city: 16% to under 18%116–18

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Gigabit broadband availability80.35 %Not statedwww.ofcom.org.uk16Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Employment rate44.37 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Superfast broadband availability98.92 %Not statedwww.ofcom.org.uk16Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,724 EUR/month31 Dec 2024www.ons.gov.uk14Official
Unemployment rate3.9 %country median 3.5%31 Dec 2023www.ons.gov.uk15Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to South Hayling. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Jobcentre Plus — Public employment service

Department for Work and Pensions

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in South Hayling. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Schools5 count7 Jul 2026DfE Get Information About Schools all establishments extract3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Primary School Count4 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)2Official
School Count5 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)2Official

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesSouth Hayling highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with South Hayling highlighted14,267Manchester13,099Bristol12,409Liverpool11,700Bradford11,462Leeds11,416Birmingham11,001Leicester9,693Sheffield9,379Cardiff8,836Coventry757Glasgow549Edinburghrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Violent crime per 100,000 residents3,280 per 100,000Apr 2026data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Burglary per 100,000 residents156.8 per 100,000Apr 2026data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest airportBBP3 Aug 2026OurAirports12Official
Distance to nearest airport15 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports12Official

Climate and air quality

Annual PM2.5 was 6.15 µg/m³ in 2025. Annual NO₂ was 8.5 µg/m³ in 2025. Annual PM10 was 9.7 µg/m³ in 2025.

Is the air quality good in South Hayling?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6.2 µg/m³ (2025) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 6.15 µg/m³ · official estimated total annual mean background concentration10
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
South Hayling average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND22°3°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
South Hayling average monthly precipitation, mm0255075100855850504348475761869193JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
South Hayling annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5256.2PM2.515409.7PM1010408.5NO₂µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United KingdomAnnual PM2.5 in South Hayling is 6.2 µg/m³. Of 104 cities with data, 52 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United Kingdom per band1 city: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³14–522 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³225–652 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³526–7South Hayling 6.227 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³277–82 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³28–9

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
NO₂ — annual mean8.5 µg/m³country median 7.82025official estimated total annual mean background concentration8Official
PM10 — annual mean9.75 µg/m³country median 11.52025official estimated total annual mean background concentration9Official
PM2.5 — annual mean6.15 µg/m³country median 6.62025official estimated total annual mean background concentration10Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 8.3 · Feb 8.6 · Mar 11 · Apr 13.7 · May 16.9 · Jun 19.7 · Jul 21.8 · Aug 21.8 · Sep 19.4 · Oct 15.6 · Nov 11.7 · Dec 9 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station ThorneyIsland_03872.csv13Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 2.8 · Feb 2.6 · Mar 4 · Apr 5.7 · May 8.7 · Jun 11.6 · Jul 13.6 · Aug 13.7 · Sep 11.4 · Oct 8.9 · Nov 5.6 · Dec 3.3 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station ThorneyIsland_03872.csv13Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 5.6 · Feb 5.6 · Mar 7.5 · Apr 9.7 · May 12.8 · Jun 15.6 · Jul 17.7 · Aug 17.8 · Sep 15.5 · Oct 0 · Nov 8.7 · Dec 6.1 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station ThorneyIsland_03872.csv13Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 84.5 · Feb 57.7 · Mar 49.8 · Apr 49.6 · May 43.3 · Jun 48.2 · Jul 46.9 · Aug 57.2 · Sep 61.4 · Oct 86 · Nov 90.6 · Dec 92.6 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station ThorneyIsland_03872.csv13Official · nearest-station reading
Annual PM2.5 over time6 published observations, 2013–2025
Annual PM2.5 in South Hayling by year, µg/m³5.58.611.614.620132015201920256.2µg/m³

Annual PM2.5 fell 56.1% between 2013 and 2025, from 14.0 to 6.2.

Cities of a similar size in United Kingdom

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United Kingdom cities
Hayling Island15,305 residentsGreenhithe15,460 residentsSwanscombe15,460 residentsStaveley15,145 residentsFrimley15,100 residentsFrimley Green15,100 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 5.1 km² in December 2022. Population density was 3,009.8 people per km² in 2021.

How many people live in South Hayling?

The published population was 15,305 people in March 2021. Source: Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.5

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
South Hayling residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport93.6%Foreign residents 6.4%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area5.09 km²Dec 2022ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
City area5.09 km²Dec 2022Exact 2022 Built Up Area polygon area for BUA22CD in EPSG:27700, converted from square metres to km2.4Official
Foreign residents985 people21 Mar 2021Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts.5Official
GP practices per 10,000 residents1.31 per 10,000 people7 Jul 2026NHS ODS GP Practices report + ONSPD Live postcode coordinates6Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Schools per 10,000 residents3.27 per 10,000 people7 Jul 2026DfE Get Information About Schools all establishments extract3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Population density3,010 people/km²21 Mar 2021www.ons.gov.uk5Official · built-up-area figure
Population15,305 people21 Mar 2021Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.5Official

Is South Hayling a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 49–71%
Skilled employee62%strong on work, weak on safety · range 52–72%
Student54%strong on education, weak on safety · range 44–64%
Family50%strong on family, weak on safety · range 39–61%
Retirement59%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 46–72%
Foreign residents985 people21 Mar 2021Official source · Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts.
Population15,305 people21 Mar 2021Official source · Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.
Dwellings7,280 count21 Mar 2021Official source · ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
Gigabit broadband availability80.35 %Not statedIndependent source · www.ofcom.org.uk
Employment rate44.37 %21 Mar 2021Official source · ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
Superfast broadband availability98.92 %Not statedIndependent source · www.ofcom.org.uk
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Owner-occupied homes75.82 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
GP practices2 count7 Jul 2026NHS ODS GP Practices report + ONSPD Live postcode coordinates6Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Residents born abroad6.4 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Median age57 years21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Universities0 count3 Aug 2026Office for Students7Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in South Hayling under the national coverage rules.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in South Hayling?

The published population was 15,305 people in March 2021. Source: Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales..

Is the air quality good in South Hayling?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6.2 µg/m³ (2025) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: official estimated total annual mean background concentration.

What is the unemployment rate in South Hayling?

The unemployment rate is 3.9 % (January 2023). Source: www.ons.gov.uk.

What is the typical salary around South Hayling?

The median gross salary is 3,724 EUR/month. Source: www.ons.gov.uk.

How many foreign residents live in South Hayling?

985 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts..

Is South Hayling a good place to live?

South Hayling may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). South Hayling, United Kingdom: salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/uk/south-hayling/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {South Hayling, United Kingdom: salary, jobs},
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Sources

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  1. data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary data.police.uk · checked 2026-07-07
  2. Department for Education (GIAS) get-information-schools.service.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-03
  3. DfE Get Information About Schools all establishments extract get-information-schools.service.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-07
  4. Exact 2022 Built Up Area polygon area for BUA22CD in EPSG:27700, converted from square metres to km2. services1.arcgis.com · checked 2026-07-15
  5. Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts. ons.gov.uk · checked 2021-03-21
  6. NHS ODS GP Practices report + ONSPD Live postcode coordinates digital.nhs.uk · checked 2026-07-07
  7. Office for Students officeforstudents.org.uk · checked 2026-08-03
  8. official estimated total annual mean background concentration uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-15
  9. official estimated total annual mean background concentration uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-15
  10. official estimated total annual mean background concentration uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-15
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  1. ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-05
  2. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  3. WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station ThorneyIsland_03872.csv WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  4. www.ons.gov.uk ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-27
  5. www.ons.gov.uk ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-26
  6. www.ofcom.org.uk ofcom.org.uk · checked 2026-07-15

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