Is Palterton in Bolsover 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 Palterton older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Palterton and Bolsover? What is the claimant count in Palterton and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.What are the occupations of the residents of Palterton?
The largest employment sector in Palterton is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Administrative & Secretarial.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 15.09% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 13.14% |
| Skilled Trades | 13.03% |
| Elementary Occupations | 11.79% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 11.25% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 10.98% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 8.96% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.52% |
Palterton Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Palterton 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 Palterton to the national average for England.
| Level | Ault Hucknall | England |
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| No Qualifications | 22.21% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 11.06% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.07% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.16% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.74% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 25.15% | 33.92% |
Palterton & Bolsover 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 Palterton in the Bolsover local area district.
Palterton has a lower rate of immigrants than Bolsover, the East Midlands region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Ault Hucknall | 94.95% | 5.05% |
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| Bolsover | 94.25% | 5.75% |
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| East Midlands | 86.28% | 13.72% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Palterton compared to other wards in Bolsover
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Shirebrook South | 79.82% | 20.18% |
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| 2 | Shirebrook North | 87.77% | 12.23% |
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| 3 | Langwith | 91.96% | 8.04% |
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| 4 | Bolsover North & Shuttlewood | 94.42% | 5.58% |
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| 5 | South Normanton West | 94.53% | 5.47% |
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| 6 | South Normanton East | 94.79% | 5.21% |
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| 7 | Ault Hucknall | 94.95% | 5.05% |
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| 8 | Pinxton | 95.52% | 4.48% |
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| 9 | Barlborough | 95.58% | 4.42% |
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| 10 | Elmton-with-Creswell | 95.59% | 4.41% |
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| 11 | Tibshelf | 96.39% | 3.61% |
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| 12 | Bolsover South | 96.58% | 3.42% |
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| 13 | Bolsover East | 96.7% | 3.3% |
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| 14 | Whitwell | 96.97% | 3.03% |
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| 15 | Blackwell | 97.12% | 2.88% |
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| 16 | Clowne East | 97.5% | 2.5% |
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| 17 | Clowne West | 98.24% | 1.76% |
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';Palterton is ranked 7 out of 17 wards in Bolsover for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Palterton Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Ault Hucknall.| 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 | |
How many residents own or rent their home in Palterton and Bolsover
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Palterton either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 71.01 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 28.99 of Palterton residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Ault Hucknall | 71.01% | 28.99% |
| Bolsover | 65.97% | 34.03% |
| East Midlands | 65.47% | 34.53% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Palterton has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Palterton compared to other wards in Bolsover
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Barlborough | 77.65% | 22.35% |
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| 2 | Clowne West | 75.96% | 24.04% |
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| 3 | Blackwell | 72.06% | 27.94% |
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| 4 | South Normanton West | 72.03% | 27.97% |
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| 5 | Clowne East | 71.82% | 28.18% |
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| 6 | Ault Hucknall | 71.01% | 28.99% |
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| 7 | Tibshelf | 70.68% | 29.32% |
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| 8 | Bolsover South | 68.44% | 31.56% |
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| 9 | South Normanton East | 67.84% | 32.16% |
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| 10 | Whitwell | 66.23% | 33.77% |
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| 11 | Pinxton | 65.45% | 34.56% |
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| 12 | Bolsover North & Shuttlewood | 64.03% | 35.97% |
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| 13 | Bolsover East | 63.78% | 36.22% |
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| 14 | Shirebrook South | 61.41% | 38.59% |
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| 15 | Elmton-with-Creswell | 55.92% | 44.08% |
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| 16 | Langwith | 54.52% | 45.48% |
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| 17 | Shirebrook North | 47.38% | 52.62% |
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Palterton is ranked 6 out of 17 wards in Bolsover for the percentage of home owners.Palterton 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 Bolsover.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Bolsover | 3.2% | 0.1% |
| 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 | 55.88% |
| In Part-Time Work | 26.16% |
| Unemployed | 2.55% |
Palterton Health Statistics
Ault Hucknall 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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| Ault Hucknall | 43.4% | 33.83% | 15.75% | 5.68% | 1.33% |
| Bolsover | 41.79% | 34.27% | 16.12% | 6.03% | 1.79% |
| 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 Bolsover changed since 2011?
Bolsover residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.78% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 40.77% | 33.51% | 17.09% | 6.79% | 1.83% |
| 2021 | 41.79% | 34.27% | 16.12% | 6.03% | 1.79% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What is the population of Palterton and Bolsover?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Bolsover including Palterton. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Ault Hucknall | 6408 |
| Barlborough | 4547 |
| Blackwell | 4299 |
| Bolsover East | 4146 |
| Bolsover North & Shuttlewood | 3375 |
| Bolsover South | 4677 |
| Clowne East | 5305 |
| Clowne West | 2655 |
| Elmton-with-Creswell | 6910 |
| Langwith | 5004 |
| Pinxton | 4122 |
| Shirebrook North | 4811 |
| Shirebrook South | 5245 |
| South Normanton East | 4932 |
| South Normanton West | 6698 |
| Tibshelf | 4243 |
| Whitwell | 3928 |
| Bolsover Total | 81305 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
