We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Gedling in Gedling 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 Gedling older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Gedling and Gedling? Is Gedling an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Gedling 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 Gedling.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Gedling | 3.1% | -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
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|---|
| In Employment | 55.84% |
| In Part-Time Work | 27.18% |
| Unemployed | 4.11% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Gedling and Gedling
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Gedling either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 66.22 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 33.78 of Gedling residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Cavendish | 66.22% | 33.78% |
| Gedling | 73.84% | 26.16% |
| East Midlands | 65.47% | 34.53% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Gedling has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Gedling compared to other wards in Gedling
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodthorpe | 86.92% | 13.08% |
| 2 | Dumbles | 85.53% | 14.47% |
| 3 | Newstead Abbey | 85.46% | 14.54% |
| 4 | Plains | 83.39% | 16.61% |
| 5 | Trent Valley | 83.27% | 16.73% |
| 6 | Porchester | 80.27% | 19.73% |
| 7 | Gedling | 80.08% | 19.92% |
| 8 | Phoenix | 75.97% | 24.03% |
| 9 | Bestwood St Albans | 74.26% | 25.74% |
| 10 | Calverton | 74.16% | 25.84% |
| 11 | Redhill (Gedling) | 73.36% | 26.64% |
| 12 | Colwick | 72.46% | 27.54% |
| 13 | Carlton (Gedling) | 69.54% | 30.46% |
| 14 | Ernehale | 69.37% | 30.63% |
| 15 | Coppice | 69.29% | 30.71% |
| 16 | Carlton Hill | 66.38% | 33.62% |
| 17 | Cavendish | 66.22% | 33.78% |
| 18 | Daybrook | 57.61% | 42.39% |
| 19 | Netherfield (Gedling) | 50.17% | 49.83% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Gedling Health Statistics
Cavendish 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavendish | 43.61% | 34.91% | 14.82% | 5.04% | 1.62% |
| Gedling | 46.03% | 34.84% | 13.8% | 4.13% | 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
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How has the health of residents in Gedling changed since 2011?
Gedling residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.65% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 45.05% | 35.17% | 14.51% | 4.1% | 1.17% |
| 2021 | 46.03% | 34.84% | 13.8% | 4.13% | 1.21% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Gedling Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Cavendish.| 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 | |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Gedling?
The largest employment sector in Gedling is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Professional Occupations | 15.55% |
| Skilled Trades | 13.14% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 12.77% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 11.54% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 11.22% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 10.19% |
| Elementary Occupations | 9.01% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 7.33% |
Gedling Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Gedling 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
| Level | Cavendish | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 20.69% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 11.02% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.49% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.59% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 19.27% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 24.91% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Gedling & Gedling 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 Gedling in the Gedling local area district.
Gedling has a lower rate of immigrants than Gedling, the East Midlands region and England as a whole.| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Cavendish | 92.58% | 7.42% |
| Gedling | 92.39% | 7.61% |
| East Midlands | 86.28% | 13.72% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Gedling compared to other wards in Gedling
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlton Hill | 87.94% | 12.06% |
| 2 | Carlton | 88.08% | 11.92% |
| 3 | Daybrook | 89.84% | 10.16% |
| 4 | Colwick | 89.96% | 10.04% |
| 5 | Bestwood St Albans | 91.18% | 8.82% |
| 6 | Netherfield | 91.45% | 8.55% |
| 7 | Plains | 91.69% | 8.31% |
| 8 | Woodthorpe | 91.87% | 8.13% |
| 9 | Porchester | 92.15% | 7.85% |
| 10 | Coppice | 92.5% | 7.5% |
| 11 | Phoenix | 92.54% | 7.46% |
| 12 | Cavendish | 92.58% | 7.42% |
| 13 | Ernehale | 93.68% | 6.32% |
| 14 | Redhill | 93.69% | 6.31% |
| 15 | Gedling | 94.09% | 5.91% |
| 16 | Newstead Abbey | 94.18% | 5.82% |
| 17 | Trent Valley | 95.27% | 4.73% |
| 18 | Dumbles | 96.94% | 3.06% |
| 19 | Calverton | 96.95% | 3.05% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Gedling and Gedling?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Gedling including Gedling. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Bestwood St Albans | 5461 |
| Calverton | 7721 |
| Carlton | 5733 |
| Carlton Hill | 9328 |
| Cavendish | 5112 |
| Colwick | 2875 |
| Coppice | 6062 |
| Daybrook | 6633 |
| Dumbles | 2925 |
| Ernehale | 6338 |
| Gedling | 7250 |
| Netherfield | 5568 |
| Newstead Abbey | 8374 |
| Phoenix | 5722 |
| Plains | 7879 |
| Porchester | 7931 |
| Redhill | 5714 |
| Trent Valley | 5357 |
| Woodthorpe | 6256 |
| Gedling Total | 118239 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
