Is Pools Brook in Chesterfield 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 Pools Brook older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Pools Brook and Chesterfield? What is the claimant count in Pools Brook and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Pools Brook & Chesterfield 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 Pools Brook in the Chesterfield local area district.
Pools Brook has a lower rate of immigrants than Chesterfield, the East Midlands region and England as a whole.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Middlecroft and Poolsbrook | 96.83% | 3.17% |
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| Chesterfield | 95.11% | 4.89% |
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| East Midlands | 86.28% | 13.72% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Pools Brook compared to other wards in Chesterfield
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | St Leonard's | 91.09% | 8.91% |
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| 2 | St Helen's | 91.64% | 8.36% |
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| 3 | Holmebrook | 92.07% | 7.93% |
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| 4 | Brockwell | 93.21% | 6.79% |
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| 5 | Moor | 93.22% | 6.78% |
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| 6 | Rother | 93.94% | 6.06% |
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| 7 | Dunston | 95.01% | 4.99% |
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| 8 | Linacre | 95.55% | 4.45% |
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| 9 | Loundsley Green | 95.94% | 4.06% |
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| 10 | Old Whittington | 95.94% | 4.06% |
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| 11 | Hasland | 95.97% | 4.03% |
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| 12 | Walton | 96.53% | 3.47% |
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| 13 | Barrow Hill and New Whittington | 96.64% | 3.36% |
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| 14 | West | 96.66% | 3.34% |
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| 15 | Brimington North | 96.73% | 3.27% |
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| 16 | Lowgates and Woodthorpe | 96.78% | 3.22% |
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| 17 | Middlecroft and Poolsbrook | 96.83% | 3.17% |
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| 18 | Brimington South | 96.86% | 3.14% |
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| 19 | Hollingwood and Inkersall | 97.3% | 2.7% |
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';Pools Brook is ranked 17 out of 19 wards in Chesterfield for the number of residents born outside of the UK.How many residents own or rent their home in Pools Brook and Chesterfield
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Pools Brook either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 42.03 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 57.97 of Pools Brook residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Middlecroft and Poolsbrook | 42.03% | 57.97% |
| Chesterfield | 62.58% | 37.42% |
| East Midlands | 65.47% | 34.53% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Pools Brook has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.
Pools Brook compared to other wards in Chesterfield
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Walton (Chesterfield) | 89.08% | 10.92% |
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| 2 | West (Chesterfield) | 86.47% | 13.53% |
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| 3 | Linacre (Chesterfield) | 81.69% | 18.31% |
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| 4 | Brimington South | 74.05% | 25.95% |
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| 5 | Hollingwood and Inkersall | 73.9% | 26.1% |
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| 6 | Brockwell | 73.52% | 26.48% |
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| 7 | Hasland | 69.17% | 30.83% |
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| 8 | Barrow Hill and New Whittington | 64.71% | 35.29% |
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| 9 | Brimington North | 62.33% | 37.67% |
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| 10 | St Leonard's (Chesterfield) | 61.66% | 38.34% |
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| 11 | Lowgates and Woodthorpe | 61.43% | 38.57% |
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| 12 | Old Whittington | 55.78% | 44.22% |
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| 13 | Moor | 55.24% | 44.76% |
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| 14 | Dunston | 49.76% | 50.24% |
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| 15 | St Helen's (Chesterfield) | 47.75% | 52.25% |
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| 16 | Loundsley Green | 44.91% | 55.09% |
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| 17 | Holmebrook | 43.94% | 56.06% |
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| 18 | Rother | 42.31% | 57.69% |
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| 19 | Middlecroft and Poolsbrook | 42.03% | 57.97% |
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Pools Brook is ranked 19 out of 19 wards in Chesterfield for the percentage of home owners.Pools Brook Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Pools 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 Pools Brook to the national average for England.
| Level | Middlecroft and Poolsbrook | England |
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| No Qualifications | 28.29% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 12.07% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 16.8% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.62% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 15.94% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 18.78% | 33.92% |
Pools 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 Chesterfield.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Chesterfield | 3.6% | 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 | 52.27% |
| In Part-Time Work | 30.48% |
| Unemployed | 5.93% |
Pools Brook Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Middlecroft and Poolsbrook.| 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 | |
Pools Brook Health Statistics
Middlecroft and Poolsbrook 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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| Middlecroft and Poolsbrook | 40.29% | 32.58% | 18.01% | 7.23% | 1.9% |
| Chesterfield | 41.49% | 34.79% | 16.47% | 5.67% | 1.57% |
| 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 Chesterfield changed since 2011?
Chesterfield 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 | 41.69% | 34.32% | 16.36% | 5.98% | 1.64% |
| 2021 | 41.49% | 34.79% | 16.47% | 5.67% | 1.57% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What are the occupations of the residents of Pools Brook?
The largest employment sector in Pools Brook is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Administrative & Secretarial.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Elementary Occupations | 16.34% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 15.52% |
| Professional Occupations | 11.77% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 11.19% |
| Skilled Trades | 10.94% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 9.34% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 7.93% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 7.15% |
What is the population of Pools Brook and Chesterfield?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Chesterfield including Pools Brook. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Barrow Hill and New Whittington | 5771 |
| Brimington North | 4224 |
| Brimington South | 5953 |
| Brockwell | 6782 |
| Dunston | 6417 |
| Hasland | 6472 |
| Hollingwood and Inkersall | 7718 |
| Holmebrook | 4252 |
| Linacre | 3965 |
| Loundsley Green | 3823 |
| Lowgates and Woodthorpe | 4596 |
| Middlecroft and Poolsbrook | 5135 |
| Moor | 4303 |
| Old Whittington | 4306 |
| Rother | 6562 |
| St Helen's | 4812 |
| St Leonard's | 8362 |
| Walton | 5213 |
| West | 6264 |
| Chesterfield Total | 104930 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
