Households
Household size
About this topic
Household size shows how many people live in each household. It is a basic but important measure of family life, dwelling use, and the way people share housing.
This topic helps indicate demand for different dwelling sizes and can reflect life-cycle patterns, cultural norms, and affordability pressures. It is best read with household type, age structure, and dwelling type, because changes in household size can happen for very different reasons.
Interpretation notes
- This counts the number of people usually resident in the dwelling, so it describes shared living arrangements rather than dwelling size.
- Household size should be read with bedrooms or dwelling structure before drawing conclusions about crowding or housing suitability.
Key insight
In 2021, 2 persons was the most common household size among households in South Spreyton, accounting for 37.2% (68 households). This share was lower than Kentish (M) (41.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in 4 persons, which increased by 14 households and 5.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
South Spreyton - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for South Spreyton in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Kentish (M) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for South Spreyton, with comparison markers for Kentish (M).
1 person
2021 count
21
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
21
11.5%
+1.2pp
2 persons
2021 count
68
% of total
37.2%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
68
37.2%
-2.2pp
3 persons
2021 count
27
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
27
14.8%
-4.6pp
4 persons
2021 count
44
% of total
24.0%
Change from 2016
+5.8pp
44
24.0%
+5.8pp
5 persons
2021 count
11
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
11
6.0%
-2.5pp
6 or more persons
2021 count
6
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
6
3.3%
-0.9pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
1 person
+4
+1.2pp
2 persons
+3
-2.2pp
3 persons
-5
-4.6pp
4 persons
+14
+5.8pp
5 persons
-3
-2.5pp
6 or more persons
-1
-0.9pp
Data table
Household size for South Spreyton. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kentish (M).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Kentish (M)% | Count | % | Kentish (M)% | Count | pp | |
| 1 person | 21 | 11.5% | 25.2% | 17 | 10.3% | 24.2% | +4 | +1.2pp |
| 2 persons | 68 | 37.2% | 41.4% | 65 | 39.4% | 41.7% | +3 | -2.2pp |
| 3 persons | 27 | 14.8% | 13.9% | 32 | 19.4% | 13.6% | -5 | -4.6pp |
| 4 persons | 44 | 24.0% | 11.3% | 30 | 18.2% | 12.1% | +14 | +5.8pp |
| 5 persons | 11 | 6.0% | 5.5% | 14 | 8.5% | 5.2% | -3 | -2.5pp |
| 6 or more persons | 6 | 3.3% | 2.4% | 7 | 4.2% | 3.0% | -1 | -0.9pp |
| Total classifiable households | 183 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 165 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +18 | 0.0pp |