Is Old Dalby in Melton 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 Old Dalby older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Old Dalby and Melton? What is the claimant count in Old Dalby and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Old Dalby Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Old Dalby 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 Old Dalby to the national average for England.
| Level | Old Dalby | England |
|---|
| No Qualifications | 15.9% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 9.47% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.3% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.45% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 18.69% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 34.84% | 33.92% |
Old Dalby 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 Melton.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Melton | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| East Midlands | 3.4% | -0.2% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|
| In Employment | 59.49% |
| In Part-Time Work | 28.24% |
| Unemployed | 1.94% |
What are the occupations of the residents of Old Dalby?
The largest employment sector in Old Dalby is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 18.62% |
| Professional Occupations | 18.62% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 13.22% |
| Skilled Trades | 12.92% |
| Elementary Occupations | 10.48% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 8.75% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 7.63% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 6% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Old Dalby and Melton
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Old Dalby either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 78.15 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 21.85 of Old Dalby residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Old Dalby | 78.15% | 21.85% |
| Melton | 70.94% | 29.06% |
| East Midlands | 65.47% | 34.53% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Old Dalby has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Old Dalby compared to other wards in Melton
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Frisby-on-the-Wreake | 81.78% | 18.22% |
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| 2 | Gaddesby | 79.08% | 20.92% |
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| 3 | Old Dalby | 78.15% | 21.85% |
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| 4 | Bottesford (Melton) | 77.67% | 22.33% |
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| 5 | Somerby | 77.28% | 22.72% |
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| 6 | Long Clawson and Stathern | 77.15% | 22.85% |
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| 7 | Melton Sysonby | 75.1% | 24.9% |
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| 8 | Waltham-on-the-Wolds | 74.28% | 25.72% |
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| 9 | Melton Newport | 72.7% | 27.3% |
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| 10 | Melton Warwick | 71.22% | 28.78% |
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| 11 | Asfordby | 70.85% | 29.15% |
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| 12 | Melton Dorian | 66.43% | 33.57% |
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| 13 | Croxton Kerrial | 64.85% | 35.15% |
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| 14 | Melton Craven | 62.02% | 37.98% |
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| 15 | Melton Egerton | 59.17% | 40.83% |
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| 16 | Wymondham | 52.65% | 47.35% |
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Old Dalby is ranked 3 out of 16 wards in Melton for the percentage of home owners.Old Dalby Health Statistics
Old Dalby 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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| Old Dalby | 50.18% | 34.02% | 12.04% | 2.83% | 0.93% |
| Melton | 47.82% | 35.14% | 13.06% | 3.13% | 0.85% |
| 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 Melton changed since 2011?
Melton residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 0.89% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 48.33% | 35.52% | 12.5% | 2.88% | 0.78% |
| 2021 | 47.82% | 35.14% | 13.06% | 3.13% | 0.85% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Old Dalby & Melton 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 Old Dalby in the Melton local area district.
Old Dalby has a lower rate of immigrants than Melton, the East Midlands region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Old Dalby | 95.94% | 4.06% |
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| Melton | 93.74% | 6.26% |
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| East Midlands | 86.28% | 13.72% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Old Dalby compared to other wards in Melton
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Melton Dorian | 89.79% | 10.21% |
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| 2 | Melton Craven | 90.08% | 9.92% |
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| 3 | Melton Egerton | 91.24% | 8.76% |
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| 4 | Melton Warwick | 92.16% | 7.84% |
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| 5 | Melton Newport | 92.62% | 7.38% |
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| 6 | Melton Sysonby | 94.15% | 5.85% |
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| 7 | Wymondham | 94.63% | 5.37% |
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| 8 | Waltham-on-the-Wolds | 95.43% | 4.57% |
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| 9 | Somerby | 95.59% | 4.42% |
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| 10 | Frisby-on-the-Wreake | 95.7% | 4.3% |
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| 11 | Old Dalby | 95.94% | 4.06% |
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| 12 | Gaddesby | 95.95% | 4.05% |
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| 13 | Asfordby | 95.98% | 4.02% |
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| 14 | Bottesford | 96.04% | 3.96% |
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| 15 | Croxton Kerrial | 96.1% | 3.9% |
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| 16 | Long Clawson and Stathern | 97.12% | 2.88% |
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';Old Dalby is ranked 11 out of 16 wards in Melton for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Old Dalby Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Old Dalby.| 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 Old Dalby and Melton?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Melton including Old Dalby. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Asfordby | 3406 |
| Bottesford | 3543 |
| Croxton Kerrial | 1813 |
| Frisby-on-the-Wreake | 1891 |
| Gaddesby | 1745 |
| Long Clawson and Stathern | 4358 |
| Melton Craven | 3479 |
| Melton Dorian | 5512 |
| Melton Egerton | 4236 |
| Melton Newport | 5416 |
| Melton Sysonby | 5421 |
| Melton Warwick | 3618 |
| Old Dalby | 1993 |
| Somerby | 1808 |
| Waltham-on-the-Wolds | 1661 |
| Wymondham | 1494 |
| Melton Total | 51394 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
