Socio-economic statistics for Barnstone, Nottinghamshire

Socio-economic statistics for Barnstone, Nottinghamshire

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

Barnstone Age Distribution Statistics

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

Barnstone 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 Rushcliffe.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
Rushcliffe 1.8% -0.1%
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 Barnstone 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 Barnstone.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 61.03%
In Part-Time Work 29.24%
Unemployed 2.01%
70.76% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Barnstone

Barnstone Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Barnstone 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 Barnstone to the national average for England.
Level Thoroton England
No Qualifications 9.69% 18.08%
Level 1 8.2% 9.69%
Level 2 13.77% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 4.84% 5.32%
Level 3 18.03% 16.92%
Level 4 44.03% 33.92%

How many residents own or rent their home in Barnstone and Rushcliffe

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Barnstone either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 81.24 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 18.76 of Barnstone residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Thoroton 81.24% 18.76%
Rushcliffe 75.7% 24.3%
East Midlands 65.47% 34.53%
England 61.31% 38.69%

Barnstone has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.

Barnstone compared to other wards in Rushcliffe

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Tollerton 91.71% 8.29%
2 Bunny 88.12% 11.88%
3 Nevile & Langar 86.27% 13.73%
4 Compton Acres 82.77% 17.23%
5 Keyworth & Wolds 82.15% 17.85%
6 Radcliffe on Trent 81.61% 18.39%
7 Thoroton 81.24% 18.76%
8 East Bridgford 80.24% 19.76%
9 Cranmer 79.82% 20.18%
10 Abbey (Rushcliffe) 79.59% 20.41%
11 Gotham 79.35% 20.65%
12 Leake 79.31% 20.69%
13 Musters 78.68% 21.32%
14 Gamston South 77.14% 22.86%
15 Sutton Bonington 76.8% 23.2%
16 Bingham East 76.41% 23.59%
17 Lady Bay 75.94% 24.06%
18 Cropwell 75.61% 24.39%
19 Ruddington 73.81% 26.19%
20 Cotgrave 71.77% 28.23%
21 Bingham West 70.13% 29.87%
22 Gamston North 68.86% 31.14%
23 Edwalton 68.05% 31.95%
24 Lutterell 66.02% 33.98%
25 Trent Bridge 48.33% 51.67%
Barnstone is ranked 7 out of 25 wards in Rushcliffe for the percentage of home owners.

What are the occupations of the residents of Barnstone?

The largest employment sector in Barnstone is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector Proportion
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 24.42%
Professional Occupations 23.56%
Associate Professional & Technical 12.67%
Skilled Trades 11.43%
Administrative & Secretarial 9.18%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 5.37%
Elementary Occupations 4.98%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 3.27%

Barnstone Health Statistics

Thoroton has significantly more residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
Area VG G F B VB
Thoroton 53.63% 32.29% 11.11% 2.33% 0.64%
Rushcliffe 53.1% 32.03% 11% 3.05% 0.82%
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 Rushcliffe changed since 2011?

Rushcliffe residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.63% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 51.91% 32.59% 11.5% 3.12% 0.87%
2021 53.1% 32.03% 11% 3.05% 0.82%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

Barnstone & Rushcliffe 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 Barnstone in the Rushcliffe local area district.

Barnstone has a lower rate of immigrants than Rushcliffe, the East Midlands region and England as a whole.
Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Thoroton 96.51% 3.49%
Rushcliffe 91.69% 8.31%
East Midlands 86.28% 13.72%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Barnstone compared to other wards in Rushcliffe

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 Compton Acres 81.03% 18.97%
2 Lutterell 84.35% 15.65%
3 Edwalton 85.79% 14.21%
4 Trent Bridge 86.23% 13.77%
5 Gamston South 87% 13%
6 Musters 87.59% 12.41%
7 Sutton Bonington 88.02% 11.98%
8 Gamston North 88.5% 11.5%
9 Abbey 89.58% 10.42%
10 Lady Bay 90.25% 9.75%
11 Tollerton 93.12% 6.88%
12 Radcliffe on Trent 93.85% 6.15%
13 Bunny 94.18% 5.82%
14 Ruddington 94.42% 5.58%
15 Keyworth & Wolds 94.68% 5.32%
16 Cranmer 94.79% 5.21%
17 Leake 94.9% 5.1%
18 Bingham West 94.91% 5.09%
19 Bingham East 95.33% 4.67%
20 Cotgrave 95.33% 4.67%
21 Gotham 95.67% 4.33%
22 East Bridgford 95.89% 4.11%
23 Nevile & Langar 96.1% 3.9%
24 Thoroton 96.51% 3.49%
25 Cropwell 96.61% 3.39%
'; Barnstone is ranked 24 out of 25 wards in Rushcliffe for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

What is the population of Barnstone and Rushcliffe?

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

Ward Population
Abbey 5464
Bingham East 5314
Bingham West 5035
Bunny 2567
Compton Acres 5692
Cotgrave 8299
Cranmer 3293
Cropwell 2487
East Bridgford 3086
Edwalton 5384
Gamston North 2635
Gamston South 2662
Gotham 2431
Keyworth & Wolds 7997
Lady Bay 5757
Leake 8985
Lutterell 6161
Musters 5312
Nevile & Langar 2617
Radcliffe on Trent 8266
Ruddington 7913
Sutton Bonington 2041
Thoroton 2900
Tollerton 2518
Trent Bridge 6600
Rushcliffe Total 121416



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

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