Is Aston-on-Trent in South Derbyshire 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 Aston-on-Trent older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Aston-on-Trent and South Derbyshire? What is the claimant count in Aston-on-Trent and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Aston-on-Trent Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Aston.| 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 | |
Aston-on-Trent Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Aston-on-Trent 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 Aston-on-Trent to the national average for England.
| Level | Aston | England |
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| No Qualifications | 11.18% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 7.73% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 12.99% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.93% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 18.92% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 40.72% | 33.92% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Aston-on-Trent and South Derbyshire
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Aston-on-Trent either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 81.89 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 18.11 of Aston-on-Trent residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Aston (South Derbyshire) | 81.89% | 18.11% |
| South Derbyshire | 74.51% | 25.49% |
| East Midlands | 65.47% | 34.53% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Aston-on-Trent has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Aston-on-Trent compared to other wards in South Derbyshire
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Willington and Findern | 82.28% | 17.72% |
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| 2 | Aston (South Derbyshire) | 81.89% | 18.11% |
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| 3 | Etwall | 80.47% | 19.53% |
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| 4 | Stenson | 78.69% | 21.31% |
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| 5 | Linton (South Derbyshire) | 78.64% | 21.36% |
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| 6 | Repton (South Derbyshire) | 76.51% | 23.49% |
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| 7 | Hilton | 76.28% | 23.72% |
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| 8 | Seales | 76.11% | 23.89% |
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| 9 | Hatton | 75.22% | 24.78% |
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| 10 | Midway | 73.04% | 26.96% |
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| 11 | Melbourne | 72.19% | 27.81% |
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| 12 | Swadlincote | 69.36% | 30.64% |
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| 13 | Church Gresley | 69.1% | 30.9% |
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| 14 | Newhall and Stanton | 67.81% | 32.19% |
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| 15 | Woodville | 66.66% | 33.34% |
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Aston-on-Trent is ranked 2 out of 15 wards in South Derbyshire for the percentage of home owners.What are the occupations of the residents of Aston-on-Trent?
The largest employment sector in Aston-on-Trent is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 24.58% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 16.51% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 14.69% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.03% |
| Skilled Trades | 9.26% |
| Elementary Occupations | 6.96% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 6.79% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 5.62% |
Aston-on-Trent 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 South Derbyshire.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| South Derbyshire | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| 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 | 62.15% |
| In Part-Time Work | 24.64% |
| Unemployed | 2.61% |
Aston-on-Trent & South Derbyshire 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 Aston-on-Trent in the South Derbyshire local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Aston (South Derbyshire) | 93.65% | 6.35% |
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| South Derbyshire | 94.02% | 5.98% |
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| East Midlands | 86.28% | 13.72% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Aston-on-Trent compared to other wards in South Derbyshire
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Stenson | 78.88% | 21.12% |
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| 2 | Willington and Findern | 90% | 10% |
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| 3 | Aston | 93.65% | 6.35% |
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| 4 | Etwall | 93.92% | 6.08% |
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| 5 | Hilton | 94.41% | 5.59% |
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| 6 | Church Gresley | 94.7% | 5.3% |
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| 7 | Repton | 95.04% | 4.96% |
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| 8 | Swadlincote | 95.21% | 4.79% |
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| 9 | Midway | 95.53% | 4.47% |
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| 10 | Newhall and Stanton | 95.55% | 4.45% |
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| 11 | Woodville | 95.72% | 4.28% |
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| 12 | Melbourne | 96.14% | 3.86% |
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| 13 | Seales | 96.17% | 3.83% |
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| 14 | Linton | 96.37% | 3.63% |
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| 15 | Hatton | 97.3% | 2.7% |
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';Aston-on-Trent is ranked 3 out of 15 wards in South Derbyshire for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Aston-on-Trent Health Statistics
Aston 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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| Aston (South Derbyshire) | 52.06% | 33.29% | 10.78% | 3.01% | 0.86% |
| South Derbyshire | 48.2% | 34.47% | 12.72% | 3.59% | 1.01% |
| 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 South Derbyshire changed since 2011?
South Derbyshire residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.63% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 47.64% | 34.4% | 13.05% | 3.85% | 1.05% |
| 2021 | 48.2% | 34.47% | 12.72% | 3.59% | 1.01% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What is the population of Aston-on-Trent and South Derbyshire?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in South Derbyshire including Aston-on-Trent. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Aston | 8893 |
| Church Gresley | 9192 |
| Etwall | 6507 |
| Hatton | 2730 |
| Hilton | 10590 |
| Linton | 5961 |
| Melbourne | 5575 |
| Midway | 8587 |
| Newhall and Stanton | 8502 |
| Repton | 6100 |
| Seales | 5723 |
| Stenson | 5465 |
| Swadlincote | 8609 |
| Willington and Findern | 6774 |
| Woodville | 10308 |
| South Derbyshire Total | 109516 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
