Is Long Eaton 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 Long Eaton older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Long Eaton and Erewash? What is the claimant count in Long Eaton and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Long Eaton Health Statistics
Long Eaton 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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Long Eaton Central | 42.3% | 36.35% | 14.46% | 5.47% | 1.43% |
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
Long Eaton 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% |
The 2021 census had data on people who were economically active (seeking work) yet unemployed on Census day (Sunday March 21st 2021). These statitics do cover Long Eaton on a ward level. However, it has to be noted that the Census day was during the height of the Covid19 pandemic and therefore are not reflective of normal levels of unemployment. For example, between March 2020 and June 2020 people claiming Universal Credit doubled in most areas of the United Kingdom and then steadily declined up to the day of the Census and beyond. This data also contains the proportion of people in part-time work (working between 1-35 hours per week), which maybe an indicator of under employment in Long Eaton.Economic Status | Proportion |
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In Employment | 60.88% |
In Part-Time Work | 25.53% |
Unemployed | 3.95% |
74.47% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Long EatonHow many residents own or rent their home in Long Eaton and Erewash
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Long Eaton either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 58.67 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 41.33 of Long Eaton residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. Area | Owned | Rented |
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Long Eaton Central | 58.67% | 41.33% |
Erewash | 69.87% | 30.13% |
East Midlands | 65.47% | 34.53% |
England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Long Eaton has a lower level of home ownership than than the national average.
Long Eaton 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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Long Eaton is ranked 17 out of 19 wards in Erewash for the percentage of home owners.Long Eaton Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Long Eaton 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 Long Eaton to the national average for England.
Level | Long Eaton Central | England |
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No Qualifications | 20.37% | 18.08% |
Level 1 | 11.56% | 9.69% |
Level 2 | 16.09% | 13.32% |
Apprenticeship | 7.07% | 5.32% |
Level 3 | 18.11% | 16.92% |
Level 4 | 24.25% | 33.92% |
Long Eaton & 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 Long Eaton in the Erewash local area district.
Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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Long Eaton Central | 91.58% | 8.42% |
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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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Long Eaton 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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';Long Eaton is ranked 1 out of 19 wards in Erewash for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Long Eaton Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Long Eaton 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 | |
What are the occupations of the residents of Long Eaton?
The largest employment sector in Long Eaton is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Caring, leisure & Other Services.Sector | Proportion |
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Elementary Occupations | 15.49% |
Professional Occupations | 15.23% |
Associate Professional & Technical | 11.99% |
Skilled Trades | 11.49% |
Administrative & Secretarial | 9.75% |
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 9.17% |
Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 9.06% |
Caring, leisure & Other Services | 8.75% |
What is the population of Long Eaton and Erewash?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Erewash including Long Eaton. 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.