Is Morley Smithy 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 Morley Smithy older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Morley Smithy and Erewash? What is the claimant count in Morley Smithy and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.How many residents own or rent their home in Morley Smithy and Erewash
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Morley Smithy either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 82.64 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 17.36 of Morley Smithy residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Little Eaton & Stanley | 82.64% | 17.36% |
| Erewash | 69.87% | 30.13% |
| East Midlands | 65.47% | 34.53% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Morley Smithy has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Morley Smithy 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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Morley Smithy is ranked 4 out of 19 wards in Erewash for the percentage of home owners.What are the occupations of the residents of Morley Smithy?
The largest employment sector in Morley Smithy is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 23.19% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 19.02% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 13.73% |
| Skilled Trades | 11.42% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10% |
| Elementary Occupations | 6.86% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 6.03% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 5.34% |
Morley Smithy & 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 Morley Smithy in the Erewash local area district.
Morley Smithy has a lower rate of immigrants than Erewash, the East Midlands region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Little Eaton & Stanley | 96.14% | 3.86% |
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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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Morley Smithy 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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';Morley Smithy is ranked 15 out of 19 wards in Erewash for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Morley Smithy Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Morley Smithy 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 Morley Smithy to the national average for England.
| Level | Little Eaton & Stanley | England |
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| No Qualifications | 14.74% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 8.22% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 12.66% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.14% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 16.61% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 38.52% | 33.92% |
Morley Smithy 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 | 53.69% |
| In Part-Time Work | 27.91% |
| Unemployed | 2.7% |
Morley Smithy Health Statistics
Little Eaton & Stanley has more residents (very_good_pc-$country_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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| Little Eaton & Stanley | 48.84% | 34.14% | 12.27% | 3.83% | 0.92% |
| 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
Morley Smithy Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Little Eaton & Stanley.| 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 is the population of Morley Smithy and Erewash?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Erewash including Morley Smithy. 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.
