Is Ashbourne in Derbyshire Dales 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 Ashbourne older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Ashbourne and Derbyshire Dales? What is the claimant count in Ashbourne and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Ashbourne & Derbyshire Dales 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 Ashbourne in the Derbyshire Dales local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Ashbourne South | 94.9% | 5.1% |
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| Derbyshire Dales | 96.24% | 3.76% |
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| East Midlands | 86.28% | 13.72% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Ashbourne compared to other wards in Derbyshire Dales
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Ashbourne South | 94.9% | 5.1% |
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| 2 | Ashbourne North | 95.19% | 4.81% |
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| 3 | Doveridge and Sudbury | 95.23% | 4.77% |
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| 4 | Winster and South Darley | 95.7% | 4.3% |
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| 5 | Matlock All Saints | 95.88% | 4.12% |
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| 6 | Bakewell | 95.89% | 4.11% |
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| 7 | Clifton and Bradley | 95.93% | 4.07% |
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| 8 | Hathersage and Eyam | 96.12% | 3.88% |
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| 9 | Darley Dale | 96.19% | 3.81% |
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| 10 | Calver | 96.28% | 3.72% |
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| 11 | Masson | 96.34% | 3.66% |
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| 12 | Matlock St Giles | 96.37% | 3.63% |
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| 13 | Hartington and Taddington | 96.38% | 3.62% |
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| 14 | Wirksworth | 96.64% | 3.36% |
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| 15 | Litton and Longstone | 96.66% | 3.34% |
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| 16 | Brailsford | 96.7% | 3.3% |
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| 17 | Chatsworth | 96.77% | 3.23% |
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| 18 | Carsington Water | 96.84% | 3.16% |
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| 19 | Stanton | 96.92% | 3.08% |
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| 20 | Dovedale and Parwich | 97.02% | 2.98% |
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| 21 | Norbury | 97.12% | 2.88% |
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| 22 | Lathkill and Bradford | 97.17% | 2.83% |
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| 23 | Tideswell | 97.27% | 2.73% |
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| 24 | Bradwell | 97.59% | 2.41% |
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| 25 | Hulland | 97.63% | 2.37% |
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';Ashbourne is ranked 1 out of 25 wards in Derbyshire Dales for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Ashbourne Health Statistics
Ashbourne South has more residents (very_good_pc-$country_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| Ashbourne South | 49.15% | 34.23% | 11.76% | 3.32% | 1.54% |
| Derbyshire Dales | 47.53% | 34.5% | 13.4% | 3.54% | 1.03% |
| 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 Derbyshire Dales changed since 2011?
Derbyshire Dales residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.23% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 47.09% | 34.71% | 13.67% | 3.48% | 1.06% |
| 2021 | 47.53% | 34.5% | 13.4% | 3.54% | 1.03% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Ashbourne Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Ashbourne South.| 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 are the occupations of the residents of Ashbourne?
The largest employment sector in Ashbourne is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Administrative & Secretarial.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 20.95% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 13.45% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 11.56% |
| Skilled Trades | 11.31% |
| Elementary Occupations | 10.85% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 9.46% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 8.14% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 7.46% |
Ashbourne 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 Derbyshire Dales.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Derbyshire Dales | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 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 | 58.61% |
| In Part-Time Work | 29.81% |
| Unemployed | 2.63% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Ashbourne and Derbyshire Dales
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Ashbourne either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 65.54 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 34.46 of Ashbourne residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Ashbourne South | 65.54% | 34.46% |
| Derbyshire Dales | 71.95% | 28.05% |
| East Midlands | 65.47% | 34.53% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Ashbourne has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Ashbourne compared to other wards in Derbyshire Dales
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Hulland | 83.9% | 16.1% |
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| 2 | Carsington Water | 81.13% | 18.87% |
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| 3 | Norbury | 80.76% | 19.24% |
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| 4 | Calver | 80.22% | 19.78% |
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| 5 | Brailsford | 78.58% | 21.42% |
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| 6 | Hartington and Taddington | 78.52% | 21.48% |
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| 7 | Doveridge and Sudbury | 76.87% | 23.13% |
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| 8 | Winster and South Darley | 76.76% | 23.24% |
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| 9 | Litton and Longstone | 76.51% | 23.49% |
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| 10 | Bradwell (Derbyshire Dales) | 75.51% | 24.49% |
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| 11 | Masson | 75.23% | 24.77% |
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| 12 | Hathersage and Eyam | 75.12% | 24.88% |
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| 13 | Clifton and Bradley | 73.95% | 26.05% |
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| 14 | Darley Dale | 73.35% | 26.65% |
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| 15 | Stanton (Derbyshire Dales) | 73.34% | 26.66% |
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| 16 | Wirksworth | 72.2% | 27.8% |
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| 17 | Matlock All Saints | 71.8% | 28.2% |
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| 18 | Bakewell | 69.51% | 30.49% |
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| 19 | Dovedale and Parwich | 69.42% | 30.58% |
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| 20 | Tideswell | 68.59% | 31.41% |
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| 21 | Lathkill and Bradford | 68.18% | 31.82% |
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| 22 | Ashbourne South | 65.54% | 34.46% |
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| 23 | Matlock St Giles | 64.96% | 35.04% |
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| 24 | Chatsworth | 62.81% | 37.19% |
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| 25 | Ashbourne North | 62.09% | 37.91% |
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Ashbourne is ranked 22 out of 25 wards in Derbyshire Dales for the percentage of home owners.Ashbourne Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Ashbourne 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 Ashbourne to the national average for England.
| Level | Ashbourne South | England |
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| No Qualifications | 18.48% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 8.29% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.54% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.32% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 33.89% | 33.92% |
What is the population of Ashbourne and Derbyshire Dales?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Derbyshire Dales including Ashbourne. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Ashbourne North | 3888 |
| Ashbourne South | 5571 |
| Bakewell | 4407 |
| Bradwell | 1801 |
| Brailsford | 1829 |
| Calver | 1705 |
| Carsington Water | 1826 |
| Chatsworth | 1650 |
| Clifton and Bradley | 1815 |
| Darley Dale | 5854 |
| Dovedale and Parwich | 1612 |
| Doveridge and Sudbury | 2789 |
| Hartington and Taddington | 1683 |
| Hathersage and Eyam | 3807 |
| Hulland | 1776 |
| Lathkill and Bradford | 1560 |
| Litton and Longstone | 1470 |
| Masson | 2990 |
| Matlock All Saints | 5598 |
| Matlock St Giles | 5643 |
| Norbury | 1744 |
| Stanton | 1817 |
| Tideswell | 1725 |
| Winster and South Darley | 1724 |
| Wirksworth | 6138 |
| Derbyshire Dales Total | 72422 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
