Is Breaston in Erewash 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 Breaston older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Breaston and Erewash? What is the claimant count in Breaston and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.What are the occupations of the residents of Breaston?
The largest employment sector in Breaston is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 23.35% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 16.64% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 15.03% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.82% |
| Skilled Trades | 10.76% |
| Elementary Occupations | 5.98% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 5.82% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 5.46% |
Breaston 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 Erewash.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Erewash | 3.2% | -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 | 50.87% |
| In Part-Time Work | 28.78% |
| Unemployed | 3.17% |
Breaston Health Statistics
Breaston has a lower proportion of residents (very_good_pc-$ward_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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| Breaston | 45.32% | 35.97% | 14.04% | 3.86% | 0.8% |
| Erewash | 44.33% | 35.36% | 14.66% | 4.45% | 1.21% |
| 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 Erewash changed since 2011?
Erewash residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.27% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 44.03% | 35.39% | 14.96% | 4.35% | 1.28% |
| 2021 | 44.33% | 35.36% | 14.66% | 4.45% | 1.21% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Breaston & Erewash 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 Breaston in the Erewash local area district.
Breaston has a lower rate of immigrants than Erewash, the East Midlands region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Breaston | 96.18% | 3.82% |
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| Erewash | 94.74% | 5.26% |
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| East Midlands | 86.28% | 13.72% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Breaston compared to other wards in Erewash
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Long Eaton Central | 91.58% | 8.42% |
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| 2 | Derby Road East | 91.84% | 8.16% |
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| 3 | Derby Road West | 92.16% | 7.84% |
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| 4 | Wilsthorpe | 93.59% | 6.41% |
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| 5 | Nottingham Road | 93.79% | 6.21% |
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| 6 | Larklands | 94.33% | 5.67% |
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| 7 | Sandiacre | 94.7% | 5.3% |
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| 8 | Sawley | 95.04% | 4.96% |
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| 9 | Cotmanhay | 95.1% | 4.9% |
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| 10 | Hallam Fields | 95.23% | 4.77% |
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| 11 | Little Hallam | 95.37% | 4.63% |
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| 12 | Awsworth Road | 95.41% | 4.59% |
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| 13 | Draycott & Risley | 95.74% | 4.26% |
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| 14 | Ockbrook & Borrowash | 95.95% | 4.05% |
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| 15 | Little Eaton & Stanley | 96.14% | 3.86% |
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| 16 | Breaston | 96.18% | 3.82% |
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| 17 | Kirk Hallam & Stanton-by-Dale | 96.41% | 3.59% |
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| 18 | Shipley View | 96.77% | 3.23% |
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| 19 | West Hallam & Dale Abbey | 97.45% | 2.55% |
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';Breaston is ranked 16 out of 19 wards in Erewash for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Breaston Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Breaston.| 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 | |
Breaston Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Breaston 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 Breaston to the national average for England.
| Level | Breaston | England |
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| No Qualifications | 15.7% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 9.39% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.37% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.89% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 15.86% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 35.24% | 33.92% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Breaston and Erewash
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Breaston either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 84.26 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 15.74 of Breaston residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Breaston | 84.26% | 15.74% |
| Erewash | 69.87% | 30.13% |
| East Midlands | 65.47% | 34.53% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Breaston has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Breaston compared to other wards in Erewash
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Shipley View | 84.7% | 15.3% |
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| 2 | Breaston | 84.26% | 15.74% |
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| 3 | West Hallam & Dale Abbey | 83.15% | 16.85% |
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| 4 | Little Eaton & Stanley | 82.64% | 17.36% |
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| 5 | Wilsthorpe | 77.8% | 22.2% |
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| 6 | Ockbrook & Borrowash | 77.17% | 22.83% |
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| 7 | Hallam Fields | 75.35% | 24.65% |
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| 8 | Derby Road West | 73% | 27% |
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| 9 | Nottingham Road | 72.17% | 27.83% |
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| 10 | Sandiacre | 70.68% | 29.32% |
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| 11 | Sawley | 70.07% | 29.93% |
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| 12 | Draycott & Risley | 69.86% | 30.14% |
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| 13 | Little Hallam | 67.51% | 32.49% |
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| 14 | Kirk Hallam & Stanton-by-Dale | 64.2% | 35.8% |
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| 15 | Larklands | 61.46% | 38.54% |
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| 16 | Derby Road East | 60.25% | 39.75% |
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| 17 | Long Eaton Central | 58.67% | 41.33% |
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| 18 | Awsworth Road | 54.78% | 45.22% |
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| 19 | Cotmanhay | 50.65% | 49.35% |
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Breaston is ranked 2 out of 19 wards in Erewash for the percentage of home owners.What is the population of Breaston and Erewash?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Erewash including Breaston. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Awsworth Road | 5074 |
| Breaston | 4512 |
| Cotmanhay | 5113 |
| Derby Road East | 5770 |
| Derby Road West | 7161 |
| Draycott & Risley | 4276 |
| Hallam Fields | 5322 |
| Kirk Hallam & Stanton-by-Dale | 6614 |
| Larklands | 8412 |
| Little Eaton & Stanley | 4499 |
| Little Hallam | 4807 |
| Long Eaton Central | 7526 |
| Nottingham Road | 4972 |
| Ockbrook & Borrowash | 7320 |
| Sandiacre | 8251 |
| Sawley | 6711 |
| Shipley View | 4950 |
| West Hallam & Dale Abbey | 6289 |
| Wilsthorpe | 7753 |
| Erewash Total | 115332 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
