Is Friezeland 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 Friezeland older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Friezeland and Ashfield? What is the claimant count in Friezeland and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.What are the occupations of the residents of Friezeland?
The largest employment sector in Friezeland is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|
| Professional Occupations | 17.93% |
| Skilled Trades | 13.99% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 13.22% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 12.52% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.92% |
| Elementary Occupations | 9.28% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 8.09% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 7.31% |
Friezeland Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Friezeland 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 Friezeland to the national average for England.
| Level | Underwood | England |
|---|
| No Qualifications | 22.33% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 9.69% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.91% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.46% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 18.16% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 25.62% | 33.92% |
Friezeland & 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 Friezeland in the Ashfield local area district.
Friezeland has a lower rate of immigrants than Ashfield, the East Midlands region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|
| Underwood | 97.76% | 2.24% |
|---|
| Ashfield | 94.29% | 5.71% |
|---|
| East Midlands | 86.28% | 13.72% |
|---|
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
|---|
Friezeland compared to other wards in Ashfield
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|
| 1 | Central & New Cross | 88.76% | 11.24% |
|---|
| 2 | Leamington | 91.92% | 8.08% |
|---|
| 3 | Hucknall South | 92.77% | 7.23% |
|---|
| 4 | Abbey Hill | 93.24% | 6.76% |
|---|
| 5 | Huthwaite & Brierley | 93.31% | 6.69% |
|---|
| 6 | Hucknall Central | 93.32% | 6.68% |
|---|
| 7 | Stanton Hill & Teversal | 93.67% | 6.33% |
|---|
| 8 | Carsic | 94.09% | 5.91% |
|---|
| 9 | Summit | 94.32% | 5.68% |
|---|
| 10 | Kirkby Cross & Portland | 94.32% | 5.68% |
|---|
| 11 | Hucknall North | 94.4% | 5.6% |
|---|
| 12 | Skegby | 94.58% | 5.42% |
|---|
| 13 | Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood | 94.63% | 5.37% |
|---|
| 14 | Ashfields | 94.63% | 5.37% |
|---|
| 15 | Larwood | 95.23% | 4.77% |
|---|
| 16 | The Dales | 95.31% | 4.69% |
|---|
| 17 | St Mary's | 95.35% | 4.65% |
|---|
| 18 | Hucknall West | 95.52% | 4.48% |
|---|
| 19 | Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse | 95.8% | 4.2% |
|---|
| 20 | Kingsway | 96.48% | 3.52% |
|---|
| 21 | Jacksdale | 97.2% | 2.8% |
|---|
| 22 | Selston | 97.24% | 2.76% |
|---|
| 23 | Underwood | 97.76% | 2.24% |
|---|
';Friezeland is ranked 23 out of 23 wards in Ashfield for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Friezeland Health Statistics
Underwood 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 |
|---|
| Underwood | 42.67% | 34.97% | 15.66% | 5.52% | 1.17% |
| 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 |
|---|
| 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
Friezeland 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 |
|---|
| Ashfield | 3.9% | -0.4% |
| East Midlands | 3.4% | -0.2% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|
| In Employment | 52.27% |
| In Part-Time Work | 28.37% |
| Unemployed | 3.31% |
Friezeland Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Underwood.| 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 | |
How many residents own or rent their home in Friezeland and Ashfield
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Friezeland either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 81.93 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 18.07 of Friezeland residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|
| Underwood | 81.93% | 18.07% |
| Ashfield | 67.42% | 32.58% |
| East Midlands | 65.47% | 34.53% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Friezeland has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Friezeland compared to other wards in Ashfield
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|
| 1 | Larwood | 85.57% | 14.43% |
|---|
| 2 | Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood | 82.16% | 17.84% |
|---|
| 3 | Underwood | 81.93% | 18.07% |
|---|
| 4 | Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse | 78.34% | 21.66% |
|---|
| 5 | The Dales | 77.64% | 22.36% |
|---|
| 6 | Ashfields | 76.69% | 23.31% |
|---|
| 7 | Hucknall West | 76.07% | 23.93% |
|---|
| 8 | Kingsway (Ashfield) | 75.26% | 24.74% |
|---|
| 9 | Selston | 75.04% | 24.96% |
|---|
| 10 | Jacksdale & Westwood | 74.52% | 25.48% |
|---|
| 11 | Kirkby Cross & Portland | 73.67% | 26.33% |
|---|
| 12 | Skegby | 71.57% | 28.43% |
|---|
| 13 | Hucknall North | 71.48% | 28.52% |
|---|
| 14 | Huthwaite & Brierley | 66.67% | 33.33% |
|---|
| 15 | Stanton Hill & Teversal | 66.67% | 33.33% |
|---|
| 16 | Sutton St Mary's | 66.03% | 33.97% |
|---|
| 17 | Hucknall South | 63.13% | 36.87% |
|---|
| 18 | Hucknall Central | 58.68% | 41.32% |
|---|
| 19 | Abbey Hill | 53.61% | 46.39% |
|---|
| 20 | Greenwood & Summit | 51.38% | 48.62% |
|---|
| 21 | Sutton Central & New Cross | 50.21% | 49.79% |
|---|
| 22 | Leamington | 43.74% | 56.26% |
|---|
| 23 | Carsic | 41.53% | 58.47% |
|---|
Friezeland is ranked 3 out of 23 wards in Ashfield for the percentage of home owners.What is the population of Friezeland and Ashfield?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Ashfield including Friezeland. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|
| 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.
