Is Far Laund in Amber Valley 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 Far Laund older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Far Laund and Amber Valley? What is the claimant count in Far Laund and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Far Laund Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Far Laund 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 Far Laund to the national average for England.
| Level | Belper Central | England |
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| No Qualifications | 16.96% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 8.49% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.03% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.81% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.46% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 36.24% | 33.92% |
Far Laund Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Belper Central.| 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 | |
Far Laund Health Statistics
Belper Central 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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| Belper Central | 43.05% | 36.71% | 15.07% | 4.3% | 0.88% |
| Amber Valley | 44.43% | 35.44% | 14.5% | 4.45% | 1.18% |
| 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 Amber Valley changed since 2011?
Amber Valley residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.87% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 44.01% | 34.99% | 14.99% | 4.75% | 1.26% |
| 2021 | 44.43% | 35.44% | 14.5% | 4.45% | 1.18% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What are the occupations of the residents of Far Laund?
The largest employment sector in Far Laund is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 24.08% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 14.12% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 11.33% |
| Skilled Trades | 10.91% |
| Elementary Occupations | 9.63% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 8.42% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.15% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 6.12% |
Far Laund & Amber Valley 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 Far Laund in the Amber Valley local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Belper Central | 96.08% | 3.92% |
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| Amber Valley | 96.26% | 3.74% |
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| East Midlands | 86.28% | 13.72% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Far Laund compared to other wards in Amber Valley
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Alfreton | 93% | 7% |
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| 2 | South West Parishes | 93.54% | 6.46% |
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| 3 | Duffield | 93.58% | 6.42% |
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| 4 | Somercotes | 94.81% | 5.19% |
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| 5 | Heanor West | 95.57% | 4.43% |
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| 6 | Belper Central | 96.08% | 3.92% |
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| 7 | Heanor East | 96.13% | 3.87% |
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| 8 | Belper North | 96.29% | 3.71% |
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| 9 | Ironville and Riddings | 96.36% | 3.64% |
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| 10 | Alport | 96.44% | 3.56% |
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| 11 | Belper South | 96.49% | 3.51% |
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| 12 | Langley Mill and Aldercar | 96.52% | 3.48% |
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| 13 | Belper East | 96.85% | 3.15% |
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| 14 | Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse | 97.1% | 2.9% |
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| 15 | Ripley | 97.15% | 2.85% |
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| 16 | Heage and Ambergate | 97.22% | 2.78% |
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| 17 | Ripley and Marehay | 97.22% | 2.78% |
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| 18 | Codnor and Waingroves | 97.35% | 2.65% |
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| 19 | Heanor and Loscoe | 97.49% | 2.51% |
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| 20 | Wingfield | 97.49% | 2.51% |
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| 21 | Crich | 97.66% | 2.34% |
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| 22 | Kilburn, Denby and Holbrook | 97.69% | 2.31% |
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| 23 | Swanwick | 97.73% | 2.27% |
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';Far Laund is ranked 6 out of 23 wards in Amber Valley for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Far Laund 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 Amber Valley.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Amber Valley | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| East Midlands | 3.4% | -0.2% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|
| In Employment | 56.58% |
| In Part-Time Work | 28.34% |
| Unemployed | 3.07% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Far Laund and Amber Valley
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Far Laund either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 72.95 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 27.05 of Far Laund residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Belper Central | 72.95% | 27.05% |
| Amber Valley | 72.01% | 27.99% |
| East Midlands | 65.47% | 34.53% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Far Laund has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Far Laund compared to other wards in Amber Valley
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Swanwick | 84.43% | 15.57% |
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| 2 | Heage and Ambergate | 83.53% | 16.47% |
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| 3 | Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse | 83% | 17% |
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| 4 | Belper North | 82.03% | 17.97% |
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| 5 | Alport | 81.89% | 18.11% |
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| 6 | Duffield | 80.54% | 19.46% |
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| 7 | Wingfield | 80.48% | 19.52% |
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| 8 | Belper East | 79.22% | 20.78% |
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| 9 | South West Parishes | 78.5% | 21.5% |
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| 10 | Kilburn, Denby and Holbrook | 77.12% | 22.88% |
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| 11 | Heanor and Loscoe | 76.18% | 23.82% |
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| 12 | Codnor and Waingroves | 75.83% | 24.17% |
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| 13 | Crich | 74.34% | 25.66% |
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| 14 | Belper Central | 72.95% | 27.05% |
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| 15 | Ripley and Marehay | 71.43% | 28.57% |
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| 16 | Belper South | 71.19% | 28.81% |
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| 17 | Ripley | 68.14% | 31.86% |
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| 18 | Heanor East | 67.67% | 32.33% |
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| 19 | Heanor West | 63.41% | 36.59% |
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| 20 | Ironville and Riddings | 62.98% | 37.02% |
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| 21 | Alfreton | 59.27% | 40.73% |
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| 22 | Somercotes | 57.46% | 42.54% |
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| 23 | Langley Mill and Aldercar | 55.99% | 44.01% |
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Far Laund is ranked 14 out of 23 wards in Amber Valley for the percentage of home owners.What is the population of Far Laund and Amber Valley?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Amber Valley including Far Laund. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Alfreton | 8701 |
| Alport | 2691 |
| Belper Central | 5554 |
| Belper East | 6083 |
| Belper North | 4802 |
| Belper South | 5925 |
| Codnor and Waingroves | 5080 |
| Crich | 2677 |
| Duffield | 5196 |
| Heage and Ambergate | 5086 |
| Heanor and Loscoe | 5373 |
| Heanor East | 6148 |
| Heanor West | 6358 |
| Ironville and Riddings | 6451 |
| Kilburn, Denby and Holbrook | 7634 |
| Langley Mill and Aldercar | 5883 |
| Ripley | 9356 |
| Ripley and Marehay | 5739 |
| Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse | 6555 |
| Somercotes | 6514 |
| South West Parishes | 3624 |
| Swanwick | 5131 |
| Wingfield | 2268 |
| Amber Valley Total | 128829 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
