Huthwaite, Nottinghamshire

We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Huthwaite in Ashfield 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 Huthwaite older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Huthwaite and Ashfield? Is Huthwaite an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.

What are the occupations of the residents of Huthwaite?

The largest employment sector in Huthwaite is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Administrative & Secretarial.
Sector Proportion
Elementary Occupations 13.96%
Skilled Trades 13.32%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 12.58%
Professional Occupations 11.6%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 10.94%
Associate Professional & Technical 10.76%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 9.38%
Administrative & Secretarial 8.95%

Huthwaite Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Huthwaite & Brierley.
Age Band Proportion
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

Huthwaite Health Statistics

Huthwaite & Brierley 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
Huthwaite & Brierley 41.27% 35.93% 15.7% 5.54% 1.56%
Ashfield 42.4% 34.74% 15.77% 5.5% 1.59%
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 Ashfield changed since 2011?

Ashfield residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.61% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 42.05% 34.48% 16.31% 5.66% 1.5%
2021 42.4% 34.74% 15.77% 5.5% 1.59%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

Huthwaite 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 Ashfield.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
Ashfield 3.9% -0.4%
East Midlands 3.4% -0.2%
England 3.8% -0.3%
UK 3.7% -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 Huthwaite 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 Huthwaite.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 54.53%
In Part-Time Work 23.24%
Unemployed 4.67%
76.76% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Huthwaite

Huthwaite Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Huthwaite 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 Huthwaite to the national average for England.
Level Huthwaite & Brierley England
No Qualifications 23.27% 18.08%
Level 1 12.26% 9.69%
Level 2 16.37% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 7.23% 5.32%
Level 3 17.93% 16.92%
Level 4 20.33% 33.92%

How many residents own or rent their home in Huthwaite and Ashfield

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Huthwaite either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 66.67 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 33.33 of Huthwaite residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Huthwaite & Brierley 66.67% 33.33%
Ashfield 67.42% 32.58%
East Midlands 65.47% 34.53%
England 61.31% 38.69%

Huthwaite has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.

Huthwaite compared to other wards in Ashfield

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Larwood 85.57% 14.43%
2 Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood 82.16% 17.84%
3 Underwood 81.93% 18.07%
4 Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse 78.34% 21.66%
5 The Dales 77.64% 22.36%
6 Ashfields 76.69% 23.31%
7 Hucknall West 76.07% 23.93%
8 Kingsway (Ashfield) 75.26% 24.74%
9 Selston 75.04% 24.96%
10 Jacksdale & Westwood 74.52% 25.48%
11 Kirkby Cross & Portland 73.67% 26.33%
12 Skegby 71.57% 28.43%
13 Hucknall North 71.48% 28.52%
14 Huthwaite & Brierley 66.67% 33.33%
15 Stanton Hill & Teversal 66.67% 33.33%
16 Sutton St Mary's 66.03% 33.97%
17 Hucknall South 63.13% 36.87%
18 Hucknall Central 58.68% 41.32%
19 Abbey Hill 53.61% 46.39%
20 Greenwood & Summit 51.38% 48.62%
21 Sutton Central & New Cross 50.21% 49.79%
22 Leamington 43.74% 56.26%
23 Carsic 41.53% 58.47%
Huthwaite is ranked 14 out of 23 wards in Ashfield for the percentage of home owners.

Huthwaite & Ashfield 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 Huthwaite in the Ashfield local area district.

Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Huthwaite & Brierley 93.31% 6.69%
Ashfield 94.29% 5.71%
East Midlands 86.28% 13.72%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Huthwaite compared to other wards in Ashfield

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 Central & New Cross 88.76% 11.24%
2 Leamington 91.92% 8.08%
3 Hucknall South 92.77% 7.23%
4 Abbey Hill 93.24% 6.76%
5 Huthwaite & Brierley 93.31% 6.69%
6 Hucknall Central 93.32% 6.68%
7 Stanton Hill & Teversal 93.67% 6.33%
8 Carsic 94.09% 5.91%
9 Summit 94.32% 5.68%
10 Kirkby Cross & Portland 94.32% 5.68%
11 Hucknall North 94.4% 5.6%
12 Skegby 94.58% 5.42%
13 Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood 94.63% 5.37%
14 Ashfields 94.63% 5.37%
15 Larwood 95.23% 4.77%
16 The Dales 95.31% 4.69%
17 St Mary's 95.35% 4.65%
18 Hucknall West 95.52% 4.48%
19 Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse 95.8% 4.2%
20 Kingsway 96.48% 3.52%
21 Jacksdale 97.2% 2.8%
22 Selston 97.24% 2.76%
23 Underwood 97.76% 2.24%
'; Huthwaite is ranked 5 out of 23 wards in Ashfield for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

What is the population of Huthwaite and Ashfield?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Ashfield including Huthwaite. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

Ward Population
Abbey Hill 3593
Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse 7829
Ashfields 4187
Carsic 3936
Central & New Cross 8439
Hucknall Central 7171
Hucknall North 10762
Hucknall South 7884
Hucknall West 10020
Huthwaite & Brierley 7667
Jacksdale 3324
Kingsway 3110
Kirkby Cross & Portland 4351
Larwood 3708
Leamington 4220
Selston 6418
Skegby 6919
St Mary's 3895
Stanton Hill & Teversal 3487
Summit 7565
Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood 3859
The Dales 2945
Underwood 3048
Ashfield Total 128337



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

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