Is Brinsley in Broxtowe 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 Brinsley older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Brinsley and Broxtowe? What is the claimant count in Brinsley and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.What are the occupations of the residents of Brinsley?
The largest employment sector in Brinsley is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Caring, leisure & Other Services.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 15.55% |
| Skilled Trades | 14.4% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 13.63% |
| Elementary Occupations | 11.42% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 11.23% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 10.94% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 8.45% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 7.77% |
Brinsley & Broxtowe 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 Brinsley in the Broxtowe local area district.
Brinsley has a lower rate of immigrants than Broxtowe, the East Midlands region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Brinsley | 97.59% | 2.41% |
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| Broxtowe | 89.77% | 10.23% |
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| East Midlands | 86.28% | 13.72% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Brinsley compared to other wards in Broxtowe
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Beeston Central | 74.21% | 25.79% |
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| 2 | Beeston North | 78.02% | 21.98% |
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| 3 | Beeston West | 82.09% | 17.92% |
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| 4 | Nuthall East & Strelley | 85.25% | 14.75% |
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| 5 | Bramcote | 86.25% | 13.75% |
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| 6 | Beeston Rylands | 87.46% | 12.54% |
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| 7 | Chilwell West | 88.21% | 11.79% |
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| 8 | Toton & Chilwell Meadows | 89.86% | 10.14% |
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| 9 | Attenborough & Chilwell East | 91.68% | 8.32% |
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| 10 | Stapleford South West | 91.97% | 8.03% |
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| 11 | Stapleford South East | 92.32% | 7.68% |
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| 12 | Stapleford North | 92.34% | 7.66% |
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| 13 | Eastwood St Mary's | 94.69% | 5.31% |
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| 14 | Watnall & Nuthall West | 95.17% | 4.83% |
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| 15 | Awsworth, Cossall & Trowell | 95.79% | 4.21% |
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| 16 | Kimberley | 95.85% | 4.15% |
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| 17 | Greasley | 96.41% | 3.59% |
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| 18 | Eastwood Hilltop | 96.52% | 3.48% |
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| 19 | Eastwood Hall | 97.13% | 2.87% |
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| 20 | Brinsley | 97.59% | 2.41% |
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';Brinsley is ranked 20 out of 20 wards in Broxtowe for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Brinsley Health Statistics
Brinsley has a significantly lower proportion of residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| Brinsley | 41.79% | 34.38% | 18% | 4.51% | 1.31% |
| Broxtowe | 46.27% | 34.62% | 13.95% | 4.02% | 1.14% |
| 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 Broxtowe changed since 2011?
Broxtowe residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.42% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 45.51% | 34.96% | 14.26% | 4.13% | 1.14% |
| 2021 | 46.27% | 34.62% | 13.95% | 4.02% | 1.14% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Brinsley Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Brinsley.| 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 | |
How many residents own or rent their home in Brinsley and Broxtowe
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Brinsley either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 82.42 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 17.58 of Brinsley residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Brinsley | 82.42% | 17.58% |
| Broxtowe | 71.24% | 28.76% |
| East Midlands | 65.47% | 34.53% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Brinsley has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Brinsley compared to other wards in Broxtowe
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Greasley | 87.04% | 12.96% |
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| 2 | Eastwood Hall | 85.71% | 14.29% |
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| 3 | Nuthall East & Strelley | 85.12% | 14.88% |
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| 4 | Awsworth, Cossall & Trowell | 84.66% | 15.34% |
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| 5 | Bramcote | 83.65% | 16.35% |
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| 6 | Watnall & Nuthall West | 82.8% | 17.2% |
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| 7 | Brinsley | 82.42% | 17.58% |
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| 8 | Toton & Chilwell Meadows | 82.18% | 17.82% |
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| 9 | Attenborough & Chilwell East | 80.09% | 19.91% |
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| 10 | Kimberley | 69.8% | 30.2% |
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| 11 | Stapleford South East | 67.46% | 32.54% |
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| 12 | Stapleford North | 66.73% | 33.27% |
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| 13 | Beeston West | 66.24% | 33.76% |
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| 14 | Chilwell West | 65.83% | 34.17% |
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| 15 | Eastwood Hilltop | 65.73% | 34.27% |
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| 16 | Stapleford South West | 65.59% | 34.41% |
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| 17 | Beeston Rylands | 64.07% | 35.93% |
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| 18 | Eastwood St Mary's | 55.04% | 44.96% |
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| 19 | Beeston North | 53.99% | 46.01% |
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| 20 | Beeston Central | 40.49% | 59.51% |
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Brinsley is ranked 7 out of 20 wards in Broxtowe for the percentage of home owners.Brinsley Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Brinsley 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 Brinsley to the national average for England.
| Level | Brinsley | England |
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| No Qualifications | 22.2% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 10.94% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 12.14% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.97% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 18.55% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 24.65% | 33.92% |
Brinsley 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 Broxtowe.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Broxtowe | 2.7% | -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 | 53.31% |
| In Part-Time Work | 29.99% |
| Unemployed | 2.29% |
What is the population of Brinsley and Broxtowe?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Broxtowe including Brinsley. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Attenborough & Chilwell East | 7276 |
| Awsworth, Cossall & Trowell | 5057 |
| Beeston Central | 6840 |
| Beeston North | 6556 |
| Beeston Rylands | 5043 |
| Beeston West | 5686 |
| Bramcote | 7278 |
| Brinsley | 2444 |
| Chilwell West | 8241 |
| Eastwood Hall | 2353 |
| Eastwood Hilltop | 5586 |
| Eastwood St Mary's | 4828 |
| Greasley | 6494 |
| Kimberley | 6901 |
| Nuthall East & Strelley | 5345 |
| Stapleford North | 4994 |
| Stapleford South East | 5178 |
| Stapleford South West | 5701 |
| Toton & Chilwell Meadows | 8254 |
| Watnall & Nuthall West | 4572 |
| Broxtowe Total | 114627 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
