Is Breadsall in Derby 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 Breadsall older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Breadsall and Derby? What is the claimant count in Breadsall and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Breadsall 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 Derby.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Derby | 5% | 0% |
| 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 | 61.41% |
| In Part-Time Work | 25.02% |
| Unemployed | 3.17% |
Breadsall & Derby 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 Breadsall in the Derby local area district.
Breadsall has a lower rate of immigrants than Derby, the East Midlands region and England as a whole.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Oakwood (Derby) | 92.7% | 7.3% |
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| Derby | 80.41% | 19.59% |
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| East Midlands | 86.28% | 13.72% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Breadsall compared to other wards in Derby
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Normanton | 53.12% | 46.88% |
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| 2 | Arboretum | 55.42% | 44.58% |
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| 3 | Abbey | 69.72% | 30.28% |
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| 4 | Sinfin | 72.07% | 27.93% |
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| 5 | Blagreaves | 77.73% | 22.27% |
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| 6 | Littleover | 79.32% | 20.68% |
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| 7 | Alvaston | 83.71% | 16.29% |
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| 8 | Mackworth | 84.85% | 15.15% |
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| 9 | Darley | 85.73% | 14.27% |
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| 10 | Boulton | 87.62% | 12.38% |
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| 11 | Derwent | 88.87% | 11.13% |
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| 12 | Chellaston | 89.11% | 10.89% |
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| 13 | Mickleover | 90.09% | 9.91% |
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| 14 | Oakwood | 92.7% | 7.3% |
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| 15 | Chaddesden | 93.58% | 6.42% |
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| 16 | Allestree | 94.11% | 5.89% |
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| 17 | Spondon | 95.53% | 4.48% |
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';Breadsall is ranked 14 out of 17 wards in Derby for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Breadsall Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Oakwood.| 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 | |
Breadsall Health Statistics
Oakwood 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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| Oakwood (Derby) | 48.52% | 35.46% | 12.1% | 3.09% | 0.82% |
| Derby | 45.84% | 34.65% | 13.72% | 4.42% | 1.38% |
| 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 Derby changed since 2011?
Derby residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.53% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 44.96% | 35% | 14.15% | 4.59% | 1.31% |
| 2021 | 45.84% | 34.65% | 13.72% | 4.42% | 1.38% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What are the occupations of the residents of Breadsall?
The largest employment sector in Breadsall is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 21% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 13.49% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 12.07% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.88% |
| Skilled Trades | 9.93% |
| Elementary Occupations | 8.79% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 8.35% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 7.27% |
Breadsall Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Breadsall 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 Breadsall to the national average for England.
| Level | Oakwood | England |
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| No Qualifications | 13.4% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 10.42% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.82% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 19.86% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 33.92% | 33.92% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Breadsall and Derby
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Breadsall either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 74.63 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 25.37 of Breadsall residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Oakwood (Derby) | 74.63% | 25.37% |
| Derby | 59.03% | 40.97% |
| East Midlands | 65.47% | 34.53% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Breadsall has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Breadsall compared to other wards in Derby
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Allestree | 87.5% | 12.5% |
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| 2 | Mickleover | 81.22% | 18.78% |
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| 3 | Oakwood (Derby) | 74.63% | 25.37% |
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| 4 | Spondon | 74.24% | 25.76% |
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| 5 | Blagreaves | 72.98% | 27.02% |
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| 6 | Littleover | 72.88% | 27.12% |
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| 7 | Chaddesden | 71.98% | 28.02% |
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| 8 | Chellaston | 70.54% | 29.46% |
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| 9 | Boulton | 61.69% | 38.31% |
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| 10 | Derwent | 53.34% | 46.66% |
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| 11 | Alvaston | 49.5% | 50.5% |
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| 12 | Mackworth | 47.68% | 52.32% |
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| 13 | Darley | 46.38% | 53.62% |
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| 14 | Sinfin | 45.89% | 54.11% |
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| 15 | Normanton (Derby) | 45.08% | 54.92% |
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| 16 | Abbey (Derby) | 37.82% | 62.18% |
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| 17 | Arboretum (Derby) | 28.98% | 71.02% |
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Breadsall is ranked 3 out of 17 wards in Derby for the percentage of home owners.What is the population of Breadsall and Derby?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Derby including Breadsall. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Abbey | 15490 |
| Allestree | 13233 |
| Alvaston | 16902 |
| Arboretum | 22250 |
| Blagreaves | 12812 |
| Boulton | 13631 |
| Chaddesden | 12963 |
| Chellaston | 15509 |
| Darley | 15570 |
| Derwent | 13949 |
| Littleover | 15015 |
| Mackworth | 15029 |
| Mickleover | 13808 |
| Normanton | 19745 |
| Oakwood | 12608 |
| Sinfin | 16173 |
| Spondon | 12127 |
| Derby Total | 256814 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
