Socio-economic statistics for Markeaton Brook, Derbyshire

Socio-economic statistics for Markeaton Brook, Derbyshire

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

Markeaton Brook Age Distribution Statistics

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

Markeaton Brook 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 Derby.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
Derby 5% 0%
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 Markeaton Brook 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 Markeaton Brook.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 46.2%
In Part-Time Work 28.36%
Unemployed 10.13%
71.64% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Markeaton Brook

Markeaton Brook Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Markeaton Brook 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 Markeaton Brook to the national average for England.
Level Arboretum England
No Qualifications 30.64% 18.08%
Level 1 10.66% 9.69%
Level 2 11.29% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 3.8% 5.32%
Level 3 14.51% 16.92%
Level 4 25.11% 33.92%

Markeaton Brook Health Statistics

Arboretum 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
Arboretum (Derby) 46.61% 33.01% 13.36% 5.38% 1.64%
Derby 45.84% 34.65% 13.72% 4.42% 1.38%
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 Derby changed since 2011?

Derby residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.53% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 44.96% 35% 14.15% 4.59% 1.31%
2021 45.84% 34.65% 13.72% 4.42% 1.38%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

What are the occupations of the residents of Markeaton Brook?

The largest employment sector in Markeaton Brook is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.
Sector Proportion
Elementary Occupations 22.74%
Professional Occupations 15.54%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 14.29%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 10.39%
Associate Professional & Technical 7.88%
Skilled Trades 7.17%
Administrative & Secretarial 5.86%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 5.53%

Markeaton Brook & Derby 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 Markeaton Brook in the Derby local area district.

Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Arboretum (Derby) 55.42% 44.58%
Derby 80.41% 19.59%
East Midlands 86.28% 13.72%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Markeaton Brook compared to other wards in Derby

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 Normanton 53.12% 46.88%
2 Arboretum 55.42% 44.58%
3 Abbey 69.72% 30.28%
4 Sinfin 72.07% 27.93%
5 Blagreaves 77.73% 22.27%
6 Littleover 79.32% 20.68%
7 Alvaston 83.71% 16.29%
8 Mackworth 84.85% 15.15%
9 Darley 85.73% 14.27%
10 Boulton 87.62% 12.38%
11 Derwent 88.87% 11.13%
12 Chellaston 89.11% 10.89%
13 Mickleover 90.09% 9.91%
14 Oakwood 92.7% 7.3%
15 Chaddesden 93.58% 6.42%
16 Allestree 94.11% 5.89%
17 Spondon 95.53% 4.48%
'; Markeaton Brook is ranked 2 out of 17 wards in Derby for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

How many residents own or rent their home in Markeaton Brook and Derby

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Markeaton Brook either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 28.98 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 71.02 of Markeaton Brook residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Arboretum (Derby) 28.98% 71.02%
Derby 59.03% 40.97%
East Midlands 65.47% 34.53%
England 61.31% 38.69%

Markeaton Brook has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.

Markeaton Brook compared to other wards in Derby

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Allestree 87.5% 12.5%
2 Mickleover 81.22% 18.78%
3 Oakwood (Derby) 74.63% 25.37%
4 Spondon 74.24% 25.76%
5 Blagreaves 72.98% 27.02%
6 Littleover 72.88% 27.12%
7 Chaddesden 71.98% 28.02%
8 Chellaston 70.54% 29.46%
9 Boulton 61.69% 38.31%
10 Derwent 53.34% 46.66%
11 Alvaston 49.5% 50.5%
12 Mackworth 47.68% 52.32%
13 Darley 46.38% 53.62%
14 Sinfin 45.89% 54.11%
15 Normanton (Derby) 45.08% 54.92%
16 Abbey (Derby) 37.82% 62.18%
17 Arboretum (Derby) 28.98% 71.02%
Markeaton Brook is ranked 17 out of 17 wards in Derby for the percentage of home owners.

What is the population of Markeaton Brook and Derby?

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

Ward Population
Abbey 15490
Allestree 13233
Alvaston 16902
Arboretum 22250
Blagreaves 12812
Boulton 13631
Chaddesden 12963
Chellaston 15509
Darley 15570
Derwent 13949
Littleover 15015
Mackworth 15029
Mickleover 13808
Normanton 19745
Oakwood 12608
Sinfin 16173
Spondon 12127
Derby Total 256814



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

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