Is Shirley in Derbyshire Dales 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 Shirley older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Shirley and Derbyshire Dales? What is the claimant count in Shirley and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Shirley 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 Derbyshire Dales.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Derbyshire Dales | 1.9% | 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 | 61.75% |
| In Part-Time Work | 27.95% |
| Unemployed | 2.38% |
Shirley Health Statistics
Norbury has significantly more residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| Norbury | 56.08% | 31.41% | 10.61% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Derbyshire Dales | 47.53% | 34.5% | 13.4% | 3.54% | 1.03% |
| 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 Derbyshire Dales changed since 2011?
Derbyshire Dales residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.23% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 47.09% | 34.71% | 13.67% | 3.48% | 1.06% |
| 2021 | 47.53% | 34.5% | 13.4% | 3.54% | 1.03% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Shirley Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Norbury.| 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 | |
Shirley & Derbyshire Dales 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 Shirley in the Derbyshire Dales local area district.
Shirley has a lower rate of immigrants than Derbyshire Dales, the East Midlands region and England as a whole.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Norbury | 97.12% | 2.88% |
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| Derbyshire Dales | 96.24% | 3.76% |
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| East Midlands | 86.28% | 13.72% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Shirley compared to other wards in Derbyshire Dales
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Ashbourne South | 94.9% | 5.1% |
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| 2 | Ashbourne North | 95.19% | 4.81% |
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| 3 | Doveridge and Sudbury | 95.23% | 4.77% |
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| 4 | Winster and South Darley | 95.7% | 4.3% |
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| 5 | Matlock All Saints | 95.88% | 4.12% |
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| 6 | Bakewell | 95.89% | 4.11% |
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| 7 | Clifton and Bradley | 95.93% | 4.07% |
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| 8 | Hathersage and Eyam | 96.12% | 3.88% |
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| 9 | Darley Dale | 96.19% | 3.81% |
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| 10 | Calver | 96.28% | 3.72% |
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| 11 | Masson | 96.34% | 3.66% |
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| 12 | Matlock St Giles | 96.37% | 3.63% |
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| 13 | Hartington and Taddington | 96.38% | 3.62% |
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| 14 | Wirksworth | 96.64% | 3.36% |
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| 15 | Litton and Longstone | 96.66% | 3.34% |
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| 16 | Brailsford | 96.7% | 3.3% |
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| 17 | Chatsworth | 96.77% | 3.23% |
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| 18 | Carsington Water | 96.84% | 3.16% |
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| 19 | Stanton | 96.92% | 3.08% |
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| 20 | Dovedale and Parwich | 97.02% | 2.98% |
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| 21 | Norbury | 97.12% | 2.88% |
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| 22 | Lathkill and Bradford | 97.17% | 2.83% |
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| 23 | Tideswell | 97.27% | 2.73% |
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| 24 | Bradwell | 97.59% | 2.41% |
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| 25 | Hulland | 97.63% | 2.37% |
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';Shirley is ranked 21 out of 25 wards in Derbyshire Dales for the number of residents born outside of the UK.What are the occupations of the residents of Shirley?
The largest employment sector in Shirley is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 22.49% |
| Professional Occupations | 19.1% |
| Skilled Trades | 16.05% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 9.72% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.52% |
| Elementary Occupations | 7.42% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 5.9% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 5.79% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Shirley and Derbyshire Dales
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Shirley either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 80.76 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 19.24 of Shirley residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Norbury | 80.76% | 19.24% |
| Derbyshire Dales | 71.95% | 28.05% |
| East Midlands | 65.47% | 34.53% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Shirley has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Shirley compared to other wards in Derbyshire Dales
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Hulland | 83.9% | 16.1% |
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| 2 | Carsington Water | 81.13% | 18.87% |
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| 3 | Norbury | 80.76% | 19.24% |
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| 4 | Calver | 80.22% | 19.78% |
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| 5 | Brailsford | 78.58% | 21.42% |
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| 6 | Hartington and Taddington | 78.52% | 21.48% |
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| 7 | Doveridge and Sudbury | 76.87% | 23.13% |
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| 8 | Winster and South Darley | 76.76% | 23.24% |
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| 9 | Litton and Longstone | 76.51% | 23.49% |
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| 10 | Bradwell (Derbyshire Dales) | 75.51% | 24.49% |
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| 11 | Masson | 75.23% | 24.77% |
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| 12 | Hathersage and Eyam | 75.12% | 24.88% |
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| 13 | Clifton and Bradley | 73.95% | 26.05% |
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| 14 | Darley Dale | 73.35% | 26.65% |
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| 15 | Stanton (Derbyshire Dales) | 73.34% | 26.66% |
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| 16 | Wirksworth | 72.2% | 27.8% |
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| 17 | Matlock All Saints | 71.8% | 28.2% |
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| 18 | Bakewell | 69.51% | 30.49% |
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| 19 | Dovedale and Parwich | 69.42% | 30.58% |
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| 20 | Tideswell | 68.59% | 31.41% |
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| 21 | Lathkill and Bradford | 68.18% | 31.82% |
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| 22 | Ashbourne South | 65.54% | 34.46% |
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| 23 | Matlock St Giles | 64.96% | 35.04% |
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| 24 | Chatsworth | 62.81% | 37.19% |
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| 25 | Ashbourne North | 62.09% | 37.91% |
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Shirley is ranked 3 out of 25 wards in Derbyshire Dales for the percentage of home owners.Shirley Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Shirley 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 Shirley to the national average for England.
| Level | Norbury | England |
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| No Qualifications | 13.08% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 9.32% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 12.67% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.14% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 16.64% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 41.64% | 33.92% |
What is the population of Shirley and Derbyshire Dales?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Derbyshire Dales including Shirley. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Ashbourne North | 3888 |
| Ashbourne South | 5571 |
| Bakewell | 4407 |
| Bradwell | 1801 |
| Brailsford | 1829 |
| Calver | 1705 |
| Carsington Water | 1826 |
| Chatsworth | 1650 |
| Clifton and Bradley | 1815 |
| Darley Dale | 5854 |
| Dovedale and Parwich | 1612 |
| Doveridge and Sudbury | 2789 |
| Hartington and Taddington | 1683 |
| Hathersage and Eyam | 3807 |
| Hulland | 1776 |
| Lathkill and Bradford | 1560 |
| Litton and Longstone | 1470 |
| Masson | 2990 |
| Matlock All Saints | 5598 |
| Matlock St Giles | 5643 |
| Norbury | 1744 |
| Stanton | 1817 |
| Tideswell | 1725 |
| Winster and South Darley | 1724 |
| Wirksworth | 6138 |
| Derbyshire Dales Total | 72422 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
