Socio-economic statistics for Newthorpe Common, Nottinghamshire

Socio-economic statistics for Newthorpe Common, Nottinghamshire

Is Newthorpe Common 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 Newthorpe Common older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Newthorpe Common and Erewash? What is the claimant count in Newthorpe Common and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.

What are the occupations of the residents of Newthorpe Common?

The largest employment sector in Newthorpe Common is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Administrative & Secretarial.
SectorProportion
Elementary Occupations18.35%
Skilled Trades14.75%
Caring, leisure & Other Services12.97%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives12.19%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials7.94%
Associate Professional & Technical7.94%
Professional Occupations7.84%
Administrative & Secretarial7.3%

Newthorpe Common 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.
AreaUnemployedYearly Change
Erewash3.2%-0.2%
East Midlands3.4%-0.2%
England3.8%-0.3%
UK3.7%-0.3%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
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 Newthorpe Common 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 Newthorpe Common.
Economic StatusProportion
In Employment49.12%
In Part-Time Work25.58%
Unemployed6.42%
74.42% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Newthorpe Common

Newthorpe Common Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Cotmanhay.
Age BandProportion
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

Newthorpe Common Health Statistics

Cotmanhay has a significantly lower proportion of residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
AreaVGGFBVB
Cotmanhay38.45%34.63%17.78%7.25%1.89%
Erewash44.33%35.36%14.66%4.45%1.21%
East Midlands46.25%34.83%13.58%4.16%1.19%
England48.49%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.
YearVGGFBVB
201144.03%35.39%14.96%4.35%1.28%
202144.33%35.36%14.66%4.45%1.21%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

Newthorpe Common Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Newthorpe Common 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 Newthorpe Common to the national average for England.
LevelCotmanhayEngland
No Qualifications29.2%18.08%
Level 113.92%9.69%
Level 215.73%13.32%
Apprenticeship6.91%5.32%
Level 315.48%16.92%
Level 416.22%33.92%

Newthorpe Common & 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 Newthorpe Common in the Erewash local area district.

Newthorpe Common has a lower rate of immigrants than Erewash, the East Midlands region and England as a whole.
AreaBorn in UKBorn outside UK
Cotmanhay95.1%4.9%
Erewash94.74%5.26%
East Midlands86.28%13.72%
England82.65%17.35%

Newthorpe Common compared to other wards in Erewash

#WardBorn in UKBorn outside UK
1Long Eaton Central91.58%8.42%
2Derby Road East91.84%8.16%
3Derby Road West92.16%7.84%
4Wilsthorpe93.59%6.41%
5Nottingham Road93.79%6.21%
6Larklands94.33%5.67%
7Sandiacre94.7%5.3%
8Sawley95.04%4.96%
9Cotmanhay95.1%4.9%
10Hallam Fields95.23%4.77%
11Little Hallam95.37%4.63%
12Awsworth Road95.41%4.59%
13Draycott & Risley95.74%4.26%
14Ockbrook & Borrowash95.95%4.05%
15Little Eaton & Stanley96.14%3.86%
16Breaston96.18%3.82%
17Kirk Hallam & Stanton-by-Dale96.41%3.59%
18Shipley View96.77%3.23%
19West Hallam & Dale Abbey97.45%2.55%
';Newthorpe Common is ranked 9 out of 19 wards in Erewash for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

How many residents own or rent their home in Newthorpe Common and Erewash

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Newthorpe Common either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 50.65 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 49.35 of Newthorpe Common residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
AreaOwnedRented
Cotmanhay50.65%49.35%
Erewash69.87%30.13%
East Midlands65.47%34.53%
England61.31%38.69%

Newthorpe Common has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.

Newthorpe Common compared to other wards in Erewash

#WardOwnedRented
1Shipley View84.7%15.3%
2Breaston84.26%15.74%
3West Hallam & Dale Abbey83.15%16.85%
4Little Eaton & Stanley82.64%17.36%
5Wilsthorpe77.8%22.2%
6Ockbrook & Borrowash77.17%22.83%
7Hallam Fields75.35%24.65%
8Derby Road West73%27%
9Nottingham Road72.17%27.83%
10Sandiacre70.68%29.32%
11Sawley70.07%29.93%
12Draycott & Risley69.86%30.14%
13Little Hallam67.51%32.49%
14Kirk Hallam & Stanton-by-Dale64.2%35.8%
15Larklands61.46%38.54%
16Derby Road East60.25%39.75%
17Long Eaton Central58.67%41.33%
18Awsworth Road54.78%45.22%
19Cotmanhay50.65%49.35%
Newthorpe Common is ranked 19 out of 19 wards in Erewash for the percentage of home owners.

What is the population of Newthorpe Common and Erewash?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Erewash including Newthorpe Common. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

WardPopulation
Awsworth Road5074
Breaston4512
Cotmanhay5113
Derby Road East5770
Derby Road West7161
Draycott & Risley4276
Hallam Fields5322
Kirk Hallam & Stanton-by-Dale6614
Larklands8412
Little Eaton & Stanley4499
Little Hallam4807
Long Eaton Central7526
Nottingham Road4972
Ockbrook & Borrowash7320
Sandiacre8251
Sawley6711
Shipley View4950
West Hallam & Dale Abbey6289
Wilsthorpe7753
Erewash Total115332



Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.