The latest constituency statistics reveal a sharply divided island – with rural areas older, wealthier and more spacious, while urban districts are younger, denser and under greater financial pressure.

Express took a look at how the key battlegrounds compare…

Age

St Brelade stands out as the island’s oldest constituency, with an average age of 45.5 years, while St Helier South is among the youngest at just 40.3 years.

This divide is reinforced by population structure: St Brelade has the highest proportion of over-65s at 24%, whereas St Helier South has the lowest at 13%.

Education levels

St John, St Lawrence & Trinity emerge as one of the most highly educated constituencies, with 45% of adults holding higher education qualifications, while St Helier South has one of the largest shares of residents without secondary or higher education at 24%.

Housing

St John, St Lawrence & Trinity has the highest level of under-occupied homes at 43%, closely followed by St Brelade, highlighting the prevalence of spare space in rural areas.

In contrast, St Helier South has the lowest level of under-occupation at just 9% and the highest overcrowding at 6%, pointing to far greater housing pressure in town.

St Brelade has the highest rate of owner-occupation at 68%, while St Helier South has by far the lowest at just 30%.

Transport

Households in St John, St Lawrence & Trinity have the highest car ownership at an average of 1.93 vehicles, while St Helier South has the lowest at just 0.79, reflecting both geography and lifestyle differences.

Employment

St Helier South has the highest proportion of adults in full-time work at 61%, whereas St Brelade has the lowest at 39% and also the highest level of economic inactivity at 35%.

Cost of living

St Helier South has the highest proportion of households struggling financially at 42%, while St John, St Lawrence & Trinity has the lowest at just 17%.

Urban–rural split

Taken together, the figures reveal a clear pattern: Jersey’s rural constituencies tend to be older, wealthier, more spacious and more secure, while urban areas – particularly in St Helier – are younger, more densely populated and facing significantly greater financial and housing pressures.