Is Ayston in Rutland 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 Ayston older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Ayston and Rutland? What is the claimant count in Ayston and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Ayston 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 Rutland.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Rutland | 1.7% | 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 | 54.47% |
| In Part-Time Work | 33.03% |
| Unemployed | 2.69% |
What are the occupations of the residents of Ayston?
The largest employment sector in Ayston is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 23.82% |
| Professional Occupations | 23.82% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 12.9% |
| Skilled Trades | 8.68% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.25% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 7.14% |
| Elementary Occupations | 6.88% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 4.56% |
Ayston Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Braunston & Martinsthorpe.| 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 | |
Ayston Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Ayston 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 Ayston to the national average for England.
| Level | Braunston & Martinsthorpe | England |
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| No Qualifications | 10.7% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 5.87% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.94% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.26% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 15.02% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 47.68% | 33.92% |
Ayston Health Statistics
Braunston & Martinsthorpe 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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| Braunston & Martinsthorpe | 50.12% | 34.37% | 11.51% | 3.16% | 0.83% |
| Rutland | 50.34% | 34.26% | 11.86% | 2.85% | 0.69% |
| 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 Rutland changed since 2011?
Rutland residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.19% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 50.38% | 34.03% | 12.13% | 2.7% | 0.76% |
| 2021 | 50.34% | 34.26% | 11.86% | 2.85% | 0.69% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Ayston & Rutland 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 Ayston in the Rutland local area district.
Ayston has a lower rate of immigrants than Rutland, the East Midlands region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Braunston & Martinsthorpe | 93.15% | 6.86% |
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| Rutland | 91.73% | 8.27% |
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| East Midlands | 86.28% | 13.72% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Ayston compared to other wards in Rutland
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Cottesmore | 86.73% | 13.27% |
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| 2 | Oakham North East | 89.53% | 10.47% |
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| 3 | Greetham | 90.87% | 9.13% |
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| 4 | Uppingham | 90.98% | 9.02% |
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| 5 | Barleythorpe | 91.17% | 8.83% |
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| 6 | Ketton | 92.33% | 7.67% |
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| 7 | Lyddington | 92.47% | 7.53% |
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| 8 | Oakham North West | 92.48% | 7.52% |
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| 9 | Oakham South | 92.58% | 7.42% |
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| 10 | Normanton | 92.66% | 7.34% |
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| 11 | Whissendine | 92.85% | 7.15% |
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| 12 | Braunston & Martinsthorpe | 93.15% | 6.86% |
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| 13 | Exton | 93.71% | 6.29% |
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| 14 | Langham | 94.5% | 5.5% |
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| 15 | Ryhall & Casterton | 95.13% | 4.87% |
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';Ayston is ranked 12 out of 15 wards in Rutland for the number of residents born outside of the UK.How many residents own or rent their home in Ayston and Rutland
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Ayston either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 75.73 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 24.27 of Ayston residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Braunston & Martinsthorpe | 75.73% | 24.27% |
| Rutland | 70.94% | 29.06% |
| East Midlands | 65.47% | 34.53% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Ayston has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Ayston compared to other wards in Rutland
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Langham | 84.57% | 15.43% |
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| 2 | Lyddington | 82.5% | 17.5% |
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| 3 | Whissendine | 79.55% | 20.45% |
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| 4 | Oakham South | 79.11% | 20.89% |
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| 5 | Greetham | 77.87% | 22.13% |
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| 6 | Ryhall & Casterton | 76.77% | 23.23% |
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| 7 | Ketton | 76.32% | 23.68% |
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| 8 | Braunston & Martinsthorpe | 75.73% | 24.27% |
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| 9 | Normanton (Rutland) | 69.99% | 30.01% |
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| 10 | Exton | 66.99% | 33.01% |
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| 11 | Barleythorpe | 65.19% | 34.81% |
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| 12 | Uppingham | 64.45% | 35.55% |
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| 13 | Oakham North West | 63.84% | 36.16% |
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| 14 | Oakham North East | 60.74% | 39.26% |
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| 15 | Cottesmore | 58.86% | 41.14% |
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Ayston is ranked 8 out of 15 wards in Rutland for the percentage of home owners.What is the population of Ayston and Rutland?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Rutland including Ayston. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Barleythorpe | 2094 |
| Braunston & Martinsthorpe | 2434 |
| Cottesmore | 2492 |
| Exton | 1381 |
| Greetham | 2373 |
| Ketton | 2909 |
| Langham | 1447 |
| Lyddington | 1363 |
| Normanton | 3584 |
| Oakham North East | 3389 |
| Oakham North West | 3639 |
| Oakham South | 4199 |
| Ryhall & Casterton | 2938 |
| Uppingham | 5001 |
| Whissendine | 1233 |
| Rutland Total | 40476 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
