Socio-economic statistics for Eagle Tor, Derbyshire

Socio-economic statistics for Eagle Tor, Derbyshire

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

Eagle Tor 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
Derbyshire Dales 1.9% 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 Eagle Tor 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 Eagle Tor.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 48.94%
In Part-Time Work 35.02%
Unemployed 2.39%
64.98% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Eagle Tor

What are the occupations of the residents of Eagle Tor?

The largest employment sector in Eagle Tor is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector Proportion
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 20.8%
Professional Occupations 17.93%
Skilled Trades 14.2%
Associate Professional & Technical 12.77%
Administrative & Secretarial 8.75%
Elementary Occupations 7.6%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 7.46%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 5.88%

Eagle Tor Health Statistics

Winster and South Darley has a lower proportion of residents (very_good_pc-$ward_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
Area VG G F B VB
Winster and South Darley 45.51% 33.58% 16.17% 3.43% 1.31%
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
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

Eagle Tor Age Distribution Statistics

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

Eagle Tor Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Eagle Tor 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 Eagle Tor to the national average for England.
Level Winster and South Darley England
No Qualifications 16.48% 18.08%
Level 1 7.28% 9.69%
Level 2 11.95% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 4.74% 5.32%
Level 3 16.55% 16.92%
Level 4 40.59% 33.92%

How many residents own or rent their home in Eagle Tor and Derbyshire Dales

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Eagle Tor either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 76.76 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 23.24 of Eagle Tor residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Winster and South Darley 76.76% 23.24%
Derbyshire Dales 71.95% 28.05%
East Midlands 65.47% 34.53%
England 61.31% 38.69%

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

Eagle Tor compared to other wards in Derbyshire Dales

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Hulland 83.9% 16.1%
2 Carsington Water 81.13% 18.87%
3 Norbury 80.76% 19.24%
4 Calver 80.22% 19.78%
5 Brailsford 78.58% 21.42%
6 Hartington and Taddington 78.52% 21.48%
7 Doveridge and Sudbury 76.87% 23.13%
8 Winster and South Darley 76.76% 23.24%
9 Litton and Longstone 76.51% 23.49%
10 Bradwell (Derbyshire Dales) 75.51% 24.49%
11 Masson 75.23% 24.77%
12 Hathersage and Eyam 75.12% 24.88%
13 Clifton and Bradley 73.95% 26.05%
14 Darley Dale 73.35% 26.65%
15 Stanton (Derbyshire Dales) 73.34% 26.66%
16 Wirksworth 72.2% 27.8%
17 Matlock All Saints 71.8% 28.2%
18 Bakewell 69.51% 30.49%
19 Dovedale and Parwich 69.42% 30.58%
20 Tideswell 68.59% 31.41%
21 Lathkill and Bradford 68.18% 31.82%
22 Ashbourne South 65.54% 34.46%
23 Matlock St Giles 64.96% 35.04%
24 Chatsworth 62.81% 37.19%
25 Ashbourne North 62.09% 37.91%
Eagle Tor is ranked 8 out of 25 wards in Derbyshire Dales for the percentage of home owners.

Eagle Tor & 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 Eagle Tor in the Derbyshire Dales local area district.

Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Winster and South Darley 95.7% 4.3%
Derbyshire Dales 96.24% 3.76%
East Midlands 86.28% 13.72%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Eagle Tor compared to other wards in Derbyshire Dales

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 Ashbourne South 94.9% 5.1%
2 Ashbourne North 95.19% 4.81%
3 Doveridge and Sudbury 95.23% 4.77%
4 Winster and South Darley 95.7% 4.3%
5 Matlock All Saints 95.88% 4.12%
6 Bakewell 95.89% 4.11%
7 Clifton and Bradley 95.93% 4.07%
8 Hathersage and Eyam 96.12% 3.88%
9 Darley Dale 96.19% 3.81%
10 Calver 96.28% 3.72%
11 Masson 96.34% 3.66%
12 Matlock St Giles 96.37% 3.63%
13 Hartington and Taddington 96.38% 3.62%
14 Wirksworth 96.64% 3.36%
15 Litton and Longstone 96.66% 3.34%
16 Brailsford 96.7% 3.3%
17 Chatsworth 96.77% 3.23%
18 Carsington Water 96.84% 3.16%
19 Stanton 96.92% 3.08%
20 Dovedale and Parwich 97.02% 2.98%
21 Norbury 97.12% 2.88%
22 Lathkill and Bradford 97.17% 2.83%
23 Tideswell 97.27% 2.73%
24 Bradwell 97.59% 2.41%
25 Hulland 97.63% 2.37%
'; Eagle Tor is ranked 4 out of 25 wards in Derbyshire Dales for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

What is the population of Eagle Tor and Derbyshire Dales?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Derbyshire Dales including Eagle Tor. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

Ward Population
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.

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