Is Dalestorth in Ashfield a nice place to live or is it a bit rough? We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics and demographics 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 Dalestorth older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Dalestorth and Ashfield? What is the claimant count in Dalestorth and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.What are the occupations of the residents of Dalestorth?
The largest employment sector in Dalestorth is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Administrative & Secretarial.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Elementary Occupations | 14.72% |
| Skilled Trades | 14.25% |
| Professional Occupations | 12.17% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 11.17% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 10.97% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 9.9% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 9.5% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.16% |
Dalestorth Health Statistics
The Dales 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 |
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| The Dales | 38.12% | 35.99% | 18.27% | 5.71% | 1.91% |
| Ashfield | 42.4% | 34.74% | 15.77% | 5.5% | 1.59% |
| East Midlands | 46.25% | 34.83% | 13.58% | 4.16% | 1.19% |
| 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 Ashfield changed since 2011?
Ashfield residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.61% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 42.05% | 34.48% | 16.31% | 5.66% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | 42.4% | 34.74% | 15.77% | 5.5% | 1.59% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Dalestorth & Ashfield 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 Dalestorth in the Ashfield local area district.
Dalestorth has a lower rate of immigrants than Ashfield, the East Midlands region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| The Dales | 95.31% | 4.69% |
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| Ashfield | 94.29% | 5.71% |
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| East Midlands | 86.28% | 13.72% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Dalestorth compared to other wards in Ashfield
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Central & New Cross | 88.76% | 11.24% |
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| 2 | Leamington | 91.92% | 8.08% |
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| 3 | Hucknall South | 92.77% | 7.23% |
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| 4 | Abbey Hill | 93.24% | 6.76% |
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| 5 | Huthwaite & Brierley | 93.31% | 6.69% |
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| 6 | Hucknall Central | 93.32% | 6.68% |
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| 7 | Stanton Hill & Teversal | 93.67% | 6.33% |
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| 8 | Carsic | 94.09% | 5.91% |
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| 9 | Summit | 94.32% | 5.68% |
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| 10 | Kirkby Cross & Portland | 94.32% | 5.68% |
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| 11 | Hucknall North | 94.4% | 5.6% |
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| 12 | Skegby | 94.58% | 5.42% |
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| 13 | Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood | 94.63% | 5.37% |
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| 14 | Ashfields | 94.63% | 5.37% |
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| 15 | Larwood | 95.23% | 4.77% |
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| 16 | The Dales | 95.31% | 4.69% |
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| 17 | St Mary's | 95.35% | 4.65% |
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| 18 | Hucknall West | 95.52% | 4.48% |
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| 19 | Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse | 95.8% | 4.2% |
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| 20 | Kingsway | 96.48% | 3.52% |
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| 21 | Jacksdale | 97.2% | 2.8% |
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| 22 | Selston | 97.24% | 2.76% |
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| 23 | Underwood | 97.76% | 2.24% |
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';Dalestorth is ranked 16 out of 23 wards in Ashfield for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Dalestorth Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Dalestorth 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 Dalestorth to the national average for England.
| Level | The Dales | England |
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| No Qualifications | 25.13% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 12.1% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 17.27% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.58% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 16.37% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 19.17% | 33.92% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Dalestorth and Ashfield
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Dalestorth either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 77.64 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 22.36 of Dalestorth residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| The Dales | 77.64% | 22.36% |
| Ashfield | 67.42% | 32.58% |
| East Midlands | 65.47% | 34.53% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Dalestorth has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Dalestorth compared to other wards in Ashfield
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Larwood | 85.57% | 14.43% |
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| 2 | Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood | 82.16% | 17.84% |
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| 3 | Underwood | 81.93% | 18.07% |
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| 4 | Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse | 78.34% | 21.66% |
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| 5 | The Dales | 77.64% | 22.36% |
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| 6 | Ashfields | 76.69% | 23.31% |
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| 7 | Hucknall West | 76.07% | 23.93% |
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| 8 | Kingsway (Ashfield) | 75.26% | 24.74% |
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| 9 | Selston | 75.04% | 24.96% |
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| 10 | Jacksdale & Westwood | 74.52% | 25.48% |
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| 11 | Kirkby Cross & Portland | 73.67% | 26.33% |
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| 12 | Skegby | 71.57% | 28.43% |
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| 13 | Hucknall North | 71.48% | 28.52% |
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| 14 | Huthwaite & Brierley | 66.67% | 33.33% |
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| 15 | Stanton Hill & Teversal | 66.67% | 33.33% |
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| 16 | Sutton St Mary's | 66.03% | 33.97% |
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| 17 | Hucknall South | 63.13% | 36.87% |
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| 18 | Hucknall Central | 58.68% | 41.32% |
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| 19 | Abbey Hill | 53.61% | 46.39% |
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| 20 | Greenwood & Summit | 51.38% | 48.62% |
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| 21 | Sutton Central & New Cross | 50.21% | 49.79% |
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| 22 | Leamington | 43.74% | 56.26% |
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| 23 | Carsic | 41.53% | 58.47% |
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Dalestorth is ranked 5 out of 23 wards in Ashfield for the percentage of home owners.Dalestorth 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 Ashfield.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Ashfield | 3.9% | -0.4% |
| East Midlands | 3.4% | -0.2% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 52.84% |
| In Part-Time Work | 27.64% |
| Unemployed | 3.48% |
Dalestorth Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in The Dales.| Age Band | Proportion |
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| 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 | |
What is the population of Dalestorth and Ashfield?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Ashfield including Dalestorth. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Abbey Hill | 3593 |
| Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse | 7829 |
| Ashfields | 4187 |
| Carsic | 3936 |
| Central & New Cross | 8439 |
| Hucknall Central | 7171 |
| Hucknall North | 10762 |
| Hucknall South | 7884 |
| Hucknall West | 10020 |
| Huthwaite & Brierley | 7667 |
| Jacksdale | 3324 |
| Kingsway | 3110 |
| Kirkby Cross & Portland | 4351 |
| Larwood | 3708 |
| Leamington | 4220 |
| Selston | 6418 |
| Skegby | 6919 |
| St Mary's | 3895 |
| Stanton Hill & Teversal | 3487 |
| Summit | 7565 |
| Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood | 3859 |
| The Dales | 2945 |
| Underwood | 3048 |
| Ashfield Total | 128337 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
