Is Markeaton Brook in Derby 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 Markeaton Brook older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Markeaton Brook and Derby? What is the claimant count in Markeaton Brook and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.How many residents own or rent their home in Markeaton Brook and Derby
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Markeaton Brook either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 28.98 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 71.02 of Markeaton Brook residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Arboretum (Derby) | 28.98% | 71.02% |
| Derby | 59.03% | 40.97% |
| East Midlands | 65.47% | 34.53% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Markeaton Brook has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.
Markeaton Brook compared to other wards in Derby
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Allestree | 87.5% | 12.5% |
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| 2 | Mickleover | 81.22% | 18.78% |
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| 3 | Oakwood (Derby) | 74.63% | 25.37% |
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| 4 | Spondon | 74.24% | 25.76% |
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| 5 | Blagreaves | 72.98% | 27.02% |
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| 6 | Littleover | 72.88% | 27.12% |
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| 7 | Chaddesden | 71.98% | 28.02% |
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| 8 | Chellaston | 70.54% | 29.46% |
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| 9 | Boulton | 61.69% | 38.31% |
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| 10 | Derwent | 53.34% | 46.66% |
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| 11 | Alvaston | 49.5% | 50.5% |
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| 12 | Mackworth | 47.68% | 52.32% |
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| 13 | Darley | 46.38% | 53.62% |
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| 14 | Sinfin | 45.89% | 54.11% |
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| 15 | Normanton (Derby) | 45.08% | 54.92% |
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| 16 | Abbey (Derby) | 37.82% | 62.18% |
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| 17 | Arboretum (Derby) | 28.98% | 71.02% |
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Markeaton Brook is ranked 17 out of 17 wards in Derby for the percentage of home owners.Markeaton Brook Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Markeaton Brook 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 Markeaton Brook to the national average for England.
| Level | Arboretum | England |
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| No Qualifications | 30.64% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 10.66% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 11.29% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 14.51% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 25.11% | 33.92% |
Markeaton Brook 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 Derby.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Derby | 5% | 0% |
| 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 | 46.2% |
| In Part-Time Work | 28.36% |
| Unemployed | 10.13% |
Markeaton Brook & Derby 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 Markeaton Brook in the Derby local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Arboretum (Derby) | 55.42% | 44.58% |
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| Derby | 80.41% | 19.59% |
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| East Midlands | 86.28% | 13.72% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Markeaton Brook compared to other wards in Derby
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Normanton | 53.12% | 46.88% |
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| 2 | Arboretum | 55.42% | 44.58% |
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| 3 | Abbey | 69.72% | 30.28% |
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| 4 | Sinfin | 72.07% | 27.93% |
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| 5 | Blagreaves | 77.73% | 22.27% |
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| 6 | Littleover | 79.32% | 20.68% |
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| 7 | Alvaston | 83.71% | 16.29% |
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| 8 | Mackworth | 84.85% | 15.15% |
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| 9 | Darley | 85.73% | 14.27% |
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| 10 | Boulton | 87.62% | 12.38% |
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| 11 | Derwent | 88.87% | 11.13% |
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| 12 | Chellaston | 89.11% | 10.89% |
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| 13 | Mickleover | 90.09% | 9.91% |
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| 14 | Oakwood | 92.7% | 7.3% |
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| 15 | Chaddesden | 93.58% | 6.42% |
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| 16 | Allestree | 94.11% | 5.89% |
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| 17 | Spondon | 95.53% | 4.48% |
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';Markeaton Brook is ranked 2 out of 17 wards in Derby for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Markeaton Brook Health Statistics
Arboretum 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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| Arboretum (Derby) | 46.61% | 33.01% | 13.36% | 5.38% | 1.64% |
| Derby | 45.84% | 34.65% | 13.72% | 4.42% | 1.38% |
| 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 Derby changed since 2011?
Derby residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.53% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 44.96% | 35% | 14.15% | 4.59% | 1.31% |
| 2021 | 45.84% | 34.65% | 13.72% | 4.42% | 1.38% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Markeaton Brook Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Arboretum.| 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 Markeaton Brook?
The largest employment sector in Markeaton Brook is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Elementary Occupations | 22.74% |
| Professional Occupations | 15.54% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 14.29% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 10.39% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 7.88% |
| Skilled Trades | 7.17% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 5.86% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 5.53% |
What is the population of Markeaton Brook and Derby?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Derby including Markeaton Brook. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Abbey | 15490 |
| Allestree | 13233 |
| Alvaston | 16902 |
| Arboretum | 22250 |
| Blagreaves | 12812 |
| Boulton | 13631 |
| Chaddesden | 12963 |
| Chellaston | 15509 |
| Darley | 15570 |
| Derwent | 13949 |
| Littleover | 15015 |
| Mackworth | 15029 |
| Mickleover | 13808 |
| Normanton | 19745 |
| Oakwood | 12608 |
| Sinfin | 16173 |
| Spondon | 12127 |
| Derby Total | 256814 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
