Socio-economic statistics for Netherland Green, Staffordshire

Socio-economic statistics for Netherland Green, Staffordshire

We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Netherland Green in East Staffordshire from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of Netherland Green older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Netherland Green and East Staffordshire? Is Netherland Green an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.

Netherland Green Unemployment Statistics

Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of East Staffordshire.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
East Staffordshire 3.2% 0.1%
West Midlands 5% -0.3%
England 3.8% -0.3%
UK 3.7% -0.3%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
The 2021 census had data on people who were economically active (seeking work) yet unemployed on Census day (Sunday March 21st 2021). These statitics do cover Netherland Green on a ward level. However, it has to be noted that the Census day was during the height of the Covid19 pandemic and therefore are not reflective of normal levels of unemployment. For example, between March 2020 and June 2020 people claiming Universal Credit doubled in most areas of the United Kingdom and then steadily declined up to the day of the Census and beyond. This data also contains the proportion of people in part-time work (working between 1-35 hours per week), which maybe an indicator of under employment in Netherland Green.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 44.42%
In Part-Time Work 30.65%
Unemployed 6.25%
69.35% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Netherland Green

Netherland Green Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Netherland Green residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;

  • Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
  • Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
  • Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
  • Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd

In this first table we have compared Netherland Green to the national average for England.
Level Crown England
No Qualifications 17.93% 18.08%
Level 1 10.34% 9.69%
Level 2 15.63% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 6.87% 5.32%
Level 3 17.05% 16.92%
Level 4 30.16% 33.92%

What are the occupations of the residents of Netherland Green?

The largest employment sector in Netherland Green is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Caring, leisure & Other Services.
Sector Proportion
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 18.77%
Professional Occupations 17.38%
Skilled Trades 14.58%
Elementary Occupations 12.77%
Associate Professional & Technical 10.33%
Administrative & Secretarial 8.03%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 7.05%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 6.21%

How many residents own or rent their home in Netherland Green and East Staffordshire

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Netherland Green either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 81.4 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 18.6 of Netherland Green residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Crown 81.4% 18.6%
East Staffordshire 66.83% 33.17%
West Midlands 62.8% 37.2%
England 61.31% 38.69%

Netherland Green has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.

Netherland Green compared to other wards in East Staffordshire

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Brizlincote 87.57% 12.43%
2 Abbey (East Staffordshire) 86.66% 13.34%
3 Rolleston on Dove 84.96% 15.04%
4 Yoxall 84.75% 15.25%
5 Stretton 83.89% 16.11%
6 Needwood 82.32% 17.68%
7 Crown 81.4% 18.6%
8 Bagots 80.24% 19.76%
9 Branston (East Staffordshire) 77.81% 22.19%
10 Weaver 77.74% 22.26%
11 Tutbury and Outwoods 77.18% 22.82%
12 Heath (East Staffordshire) 72.01% 27.99%
13 Town (East Staffordshire) 69.02% 30.98%
14 Churnet (East Staffordshire) 68.55% 31.45%
15 Winshill 62.65% 37.35%
16 Horninglow 56.97% 43.03%
17 Eton Park 52.13% 47.87%
18 Stapenhill 51.61% 48.39%
19 Shobnall 45.02% 54.98%
20 Anglesey (East Staffordshire) 43.17% 56.83%
21 Burton (East Staffordshire) 37.69% 62.31%
Netherland Green is ranked 7 out of 21 wards in East Staffordshire for the percentage of home owners.

Netherland Green & East Staffordshire Immigration Statistics

We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for Netherland Green in the East Staffordshire local area district.

Netherland Green has a lower rate of immigrants than East Staffordshire, the West Midlands region and England as a whole.
Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Crown 94.2% 5.8%
East Staffordshire 86.08% 13.92%
West Midlands 84.84% 15.17%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Netherland Green compared to other wards in East Staffordshire

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 Anglesey 56.85% 43.15%
2 Shobnall 66.02% 33.98%
3 Burton 68.06% 31.94%
4 Eton Park 71.75% 28.25%
5 Horninglow 82.91% 17.09%
6 Stapenhill 86.82% 13.18%
7 Branston 88.72% 11.28%
8 Winshill 88.87% 11.14%
9 Crown 94.2% 5.8%
10 Town 94.22% 5.78%
11 Brizlincote 94.32% 5.68%
12 Tutbury and Outwoods 94.39% 5.61%
13 Stretton 95% 5%
14 Churnet 95.66% 4.34%
15 Heath 96.05% 3.95%
16 Needwood 96.2% 3.8%
17 Yoxall 96.26% 3.74%
18 Rolleston on Dove 96.52% 3.48%
19 Weaver 97.23% 2.78%
20 Bagots 97.62% 2.38%
21 Abbey 97.96% 2.04%
'; Netherland Green is ranked 9 out of 21 wards in East Staffordshire for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

Netherland Green Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Crown.
Age Band Proportion
4 & under
5 - 9 years
10 - 15 years
16 - 19 years
20 - 24 years
25 - 34 years
35 - 49 years
50 - 64 years
65 - 74 years
75 - 84 years
85 years & over

Netherland Green Health Statistics

Crown has a significantly lower proportion of residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
Area VG G F B VB
Crown 41.76% 36.51% 16.04% 4.2% 1.48%
East Staffordshire 46.54% 35.47% 13.16% 3.74% 1.09%
West Midlands 46.4% 34.38% 13.54% 4.37% 1.31%
England 48.49% 33.71% 12.65% 3.98% 1.17%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

How has the health of residents in East Staffordshire changed since 2011?

East Staffordshire residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.43% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 45.86% 35.72% 13.47% 3.85% 1.09%
2021 46.54% 35.47% 13.16% 3.74% 1.09%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

What is the population of Netherland Green and East Staffordshire?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in East Staffordshire including Netherland Green. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

Ward Population
Abbey 2888
Anglesey 8163
Bagots 2704
Branston 8166
Brizlincote 5139
Burton 4231
Churnet 2809
Crown 3466
Eton Park 7697
Heath 6687
Horninglow 9177
Needwood 5956
Rolleston on Dove 3208
Shobnall 8511
Stapenhill 7938
Stretton 7550
Town 6981
Tutbury and Outwoods 6590
Weaver 1998
Winshill 8584
Yoxall 2480
East Staffordshire Total 120923



Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.

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