Socio-economic statistics for Long Eaton, Derbyshire

Socio-economic statistics for Long Eaton, Derbyshire

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

Long Eaton Health Statistics

Long Eaton Central 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
Long Eaton Central 42.3% 36.35% 14.46% 5.47% 1.43%
Erewash 44.33% 35.36% 14.66% 4.45% 1.21%
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 Erewash changed since 2011?

Erewash 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
2011 44.03% 35.39% 14.96% 4.35% 1.28%
2021 44.33% 35.36% 14.66% 4.45% 1.21%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

What are the occupations of the residents of Long Eaton?

The largest employment sector in Long Eaton is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Caring, leisure & Other Services.
Sector Proportion
Elementary Occupations 15.49%
Professional Occupations 15.23%
Associate Professional & Technical 11.99%
Skilled Trades 11.49%
Administrative & Secretarial 9.75%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 9.17%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 9.06%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 8.75%

Long Eaton Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Long Eaton 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 Long Eaton to the national average for England.
Level Long Eaton Central England
No Qualifications 20.37% 18.08%
Level 1 11.56% 9.69%
Level 2 16.09% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 7.07% 5.32%
Level 3 18.11% 16.92%
Level 4 24.25% 33.92%

Long Eaton & Erewash 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 Long Eaton in the Erewash local area district.

Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Long Eaton Central 91.58% 8.42%
Erewash 94.74% 5.26%
East Midlands 86.28% 13.72%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Long Eaton compared to other wards in Erewash

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 Long Eaton Central 91.58% 8.42%
2 Derby Road East 91.84% 8.16%
3 Derby Road West 92.16% 7.84%
4 Wilsthorpe 93.59% 6.41%
5 Nottingham Road 93.79% 6.21%
6 Larklands 94.33% 5.67%
7 Sandiacre 94.7% 5.3%
8 Sawley 95.04% 4.96%
9 Cotmanhay 95.1% 4.9%
10 Hallam Fields 95.23% 4.77%
11 Little Hallam 95.37% 4.63%
12 Awsworth Road 95.41% 4.59%
13 Draycott & Risley 95.74% 4.26%
14 Ockbrook & Borrowash 95.95% 4.05%
15 Little Eaton & Stanley 96.14% 3.86%
16 Breaston 96.18% 3.82%
17 Kirk Hallam & Stanton-by-Dale 96.41% 3.59%
18 Shipley View 96.77% 3.23%
19 West Hallam & Dale Abbey 97.45% 2.55%
'; Long Eaton is ranked 1 out of 19 wards in Erewash for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

Long Eaton 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 Erewash.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
Erewash 3.2% -0.2%
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 Long Eaton 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 Long Eaton.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 60.88%
In Part-Time Work 25.53%
Unemployed 3.95%
74.47% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Long Eaton

How many residents own or rent their home in Long Eaton and Erewash

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Long Eaton either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 58.67 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 41.33 of Long Eaton residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Long Eaton Central 58.67% 41.33%
Erewash 69.87% 30.13%
East Midlands 65.47% 34.53%
England 61.31% 38.69%

Long Eaton has a lower level of home ownership than than the national average.

Long Eaton compared to other wards in Erewash

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Shipley View 84.7% 15.3%
2 Breaston 84.26% 15.74%
3 West Hallam & Dale Abbey 83.15% 16.85%
4 Little Eaton & Stanley 82.64% 17.36%
5 Wilsthorpe 77.8% 22.2%
6 Ockbrook & Borrowash 77.17% 22.83%
7 Hallam Fields 75.35% 24.65%
8 Derby Road West 73% 27%
9 Nottingham Road 72.17% 27.83%
10 Sandiacre 70.68% 29.32%
11 Sawley 70.07% 29.93%
12 Draycott & Risley 69.86% 30.14%
13 Little Hallam 67.51% 32.49%
14 Kirk Hallam & Stanton-by-Dale 64.2% 35.8%
15 Larklands 61.46% 38.54%
16 Derby Road East 60.25% 39.75%
17 Long Eaton Central 58.67% 41.33%
18 Awsworth Road 54.78% 45.22%
19 Cotmanhay 50.65% 49.35%
Long Eaton is ranked 17 out of 19 wards in Erewash for the percentage of home owners.

Long Eaton Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Long Eaton Central.
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

What is the population of Long Eaton and Erewash?

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

Ward Population
Awsworth Road 5074
Breaston 4512
Cotmanhay 5113
Derby Road East 5770
Derby Road West 7161
Draycott & Risley 4276
Hallam Fields 5322
Kirk Hallam & Stanton-by-Dale 6614
Larklands 8412
Little Eaton & Stanley 4499
Little Hallam 4807
Long Eaton Central 7526
Nottingham Road 4972
Ockbrook & Borrowash 7320
Sandiacre 8251
Sawley 6711
Shipley View 4950
West Hallam & Dale Abbey 6289
Wilsthorpe 7753
Erewash Total 115332



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

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