Is Larklands 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 Larklands older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Larklands and Erewash? What is the claimant count in Larklands and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Larklands Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Larklands 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 Larklands to the national average for England.
| Level | Larklands | England |
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| No Qualifications | 24.82% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 12.72% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 15.57% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.81% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 18.63% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 17.84% | 33.92% |
Larklands Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Larklands.| 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 | |
What are the occupations of the residents of Larklands?
The largest employment sector in Larklands is Skilled Trades. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Skilled Trades | 15.72% |
| Elementary Occupations | 14.08% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 12.03% |
| Professional Occupations | 10.41% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 10.39% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 10.13% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.11% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 7.88% |
Larklands & 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 Larklands in the Erewash local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Larklands | 94.33% | 5.67% |
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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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Larklands 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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';Larklands is ranked 6 out of 19 wards in Erewash for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Larklands Health Statistics
Larklands 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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| Larklands | 40.66% | 36.76% | 16.2% | 5% | 1.39% |
| 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
Larklands 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 | 57.47% |
| In Part-Time Work | 25.99% |
| Unemployed | 5.8% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Larklands and Erewash
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Larklands either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 61.46 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 38.54 of Larklands residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Larklands | 61.46% | 38.54% |
| Erewash | 69.87% | 30.13% |
| East Midlands | 65.47% | 34.53% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Larklands has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Larklands 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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Larklands is ranked 15 out of 19 wards in Erewash for the percentage of home owners.What is the population of Larklands and Erewash?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Erewash including Larklands. 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.
