Socio-economic statistics for Shirley, Derbyshire

Socio-economic statistics for Shirley, Derbyshire

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.

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.
SectorProportion
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials22.49%
Professional Occupations19.1%
Skilled Trades16.05%
Associate Professional & Technical9.72%
Administrative & Secretarial8.52%
Elementary Occupations7.42%
Caring, leisure & Other Services5.9%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives5.79%

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.
AreaBorn in UKBorn outside UK
Norbury97.12%2.88%
Derbyshire Dales96.24%3.76%
East Midlands86.28%13.72%
England82.65%17.35%

Shirley compared to other wards in Derbyshire Dales

#WardBorn in UKBorn outside UK
1Ashbourne South94.9%5.1%
2Ashbourne North95.19%4.81%
3Doveridge and Sudbury95.23%4.77%
4Winster and South Darley95.7%4.3%
5Matlock All Saints95.88%4.12%
6Bakewell95.89%4.11%
7Clifton and Bradley95.93%4.07%
8Hathersage and Eyam96.12%3.88%
9Darley Dale96.19%3.81%
10Calver96.28%3.72%
11Masson96.34%3.66%
12Matlock St Giles96.37%3.63%
13Hartington and Taddington96.38%3.62%
14Wirksworth96.64%3.36%
15Litton and Longstone96.66%3.34%
16Brailsford96.7%3.3%
17Chatsworth96.77%3.23%
18Carsington Water96.84%3.16%
19Stanton96.92%3.08%
20Dovedale and Parwich97.02%2.98%
21Norbury97.12%2.88%
22Lathkill and Bradford97.17%2.83%
23Tideswell97.27%2.73%
24Bradwell97.59%2.41%
25Hulland97.63%2.37%
';Shirley is ranked 21 out of 25 wards in Derbyshire Dales for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

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.
AreaUnemployedYearly Change
Derbyshire Dales1.9%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 Shirley 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 Shirley.
Economic StatusProportion
In Employment61.75%
In Part-Time Work27.95%
Unemployed2.38%
72.05% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Shirley

Shirley Health Statistics

Norbury has significantly more residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
AreaVGGFBVB
Norbury56.08%31.41%10.61%1.5%0.4%
Derbyshire Dales47.53%34.5%13.4%3.54%1.03%
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 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.
YearVGGFBVB
201147.09%34.71%13.67%3.48%1.06%
202147.53%34.5%13.4%3.54%1.03%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

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.
AreaOwnedRented
Norbury80.76%19.24%
Derbyshire Dales71.95%28.05%
East Midlands65.47%34.53%
England61.31%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

#WardOwnedRented
1Hulland83.9%16.1%
2Carsington Water81.13%18.87%
3Norbury80.76%19.24%
4Calver80.22%19.78%
5Brailsford78.58%21.42%
6Hartington and Taddington78.52%21.48%
7Doveridge and Sudbury76.87%23.13%
8Winster and South Darley76.76%23.24%
9Litton and Longstone76.51%23.49%
10Bradwell (Derbyshire Dales)75.51%24.49%
11Masson75.23%24.77%
12Hathersage and Eyam75.12%24.88%
13Clifton and Bradley73.95%26.05%
14Darley Dale73.35%26.65%
15Stanton (Derbyshire Dales)73.34%26.66%
16Wirksworth72.2%27.8%
17Matlock All Saints71.8%28.2%
18Bakewell69.51%30.49%
19Dovedale and Parwich69.42%30.58%
20Tideswell68.59%31.41%
21Lathkill and Bradford68.18%31.82%
22Ashbourne South65.54%34.46%
23Matlock St Giles64.96%35.04%
24Chatsworth62.81%37.19%
25Ashbourne North62.09%37.91%
Shirley is ranked 3 out of 25 wards in Derbyshire Dales for the percentage of home owners.

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 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

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.
LevelNorburyEngland
No Qualifications13.08%18.08%
Level 19.32%9.69%
Level 212.67%13.32%
Apprenticeship5.14%5.32%
Level 316.64%16.92%
Level 441.64%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.

WardPopulation
Ashbourne North3888
Ashbourne South5571
Bakewell4407
Bradwell1801
Brailsford1829
Calver1705
Carsington Water1826
Chatsworth1650
Clifton and Bradley1815
Darley Dale5854
Dovedale and Parwich1612
Doveridge and Sudbury2789
Hartington and Taddington1683
Hathersage and Eyam3807
Hulland1776
Lathkill and Bradford1560
Litton and Longstone1470
Masson2990
Matlock All Saints5598
Matlock St Giles5643
Norbury1744
Stanton1817
Tideswell1725
Winster and South Darley1724
Wirksworth6138
Derbyshire Dales Total72422



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