We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Selston Green in Ashfield 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 Selston Green older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Selston Green and Ashfield? Is Selston Green an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Selston Green Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Selston Green 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 | Selston | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 24.44% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 11.98% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 15.47% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.89% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 18.2% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 20.5% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Selston Green and Ashfield
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Selston Green either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 75.04 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 24.96 of Selston Green residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Selston | 75.04% | 24.96% |
| Ashfield | 67.42% | 32.58% |
| East Midlands | 65.47% | 34.53% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Selston Green has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Selston Green compared to other wards in Ashfield
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larwood | 85.57% | 14.43% |
| 2 | Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood | 82.16% | 17.84% |
| 3 | Underwood | 81.93% | 18.07% |
| 4 | Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse | 78.34% | 21.66% |
| 5 | The Dales | 77.64% | 22.36% |
| 6 | Ashfields | 76.69% | 23.31% |
| 7 | Hucknall West | 76.07% | 23.93% |
| 8 | Kingsway (Ashfield) | 75.26% | 24.74% |
| 9 | Selston | 75.04% | 24.96% |
| 10 | Jacksdale & Westwood | 74.52% | 25.48% |
| 11 | Kirkby Cross & Portland | 73.67% | 26.33% |
| 12 | Skegby | 71.57% | 28.43% |
| 13 | Hucknall North | 71.48% | 28.52% |
| 14 | Huthwaite & Brierley | 66.67% | 33.33% |
| 15 | Stanton Hill & Teversal | 66.67% | 33.33% |
| 16 | Sutton St Mary's | 66.03% | 33.97% |
| 17 | Hucknall South | 63.13% | 36.87% |
| 18 | Hucknall Central | 58.68% | 41.32% |
| 19 | Abbey Hill | 53.61% | 46.39% |
| 20 | Greenwood & Summit | 51.38% | 48.62% |
| 21 | Sutton Central & New Cross | 50.21% | 49.79% |
| 22 | Leamington | 43.74% | 56.26% |
| 23 | Carsic | 41.53% | 58.47% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Selston Green 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 Ashfield.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Ashfield | 3.9% | -0.4% |
| 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 | 53.67% |
| In Part-Time Work | 26.32% |
| Unemployed | 3.97% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Selston Green?
The largest employment sector in Selston Green is Skilled Trades. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Skilled Trades | 14.27% |
| Professional Occupations | 13.46% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 11.75% |
| Elementary Occupations | 11.65% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 11.34% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 10.22% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.08% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 9.49% |
Selston Green & Ashfield 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 Selston Green in the Ashfield local area district.
Selston Green has a lower rate of immigrants than Ashfield, the East Midlands region and England as a whole.| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Selston | 97.24% | 2.76% |
| Ashfield | 94.29% | 5.71% |
| East Midlands | 86.28% | 13.72% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Selston Green compared to other wards in Ashfield
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central & New Cross | 88.76% | 11.24% |
| 2 | Leamington | 91.92% | 8.08% |
| 3 | Hucknall South | 92.77% | 7.23% |
| 4 | Abbey Hill | 93.24% | 6.76% |
| 5 | Huthwaite & Brierley | 93.31% | 6.69% |
| 6 | Hucknall Central | 93.32% | 6.68% |
| 7 | Stanton Hill & Teversal | 93.67% | 6.33% |
| 8 | Carsic | 94.09% | 5.91% |
| 9 | Summit | 94.32% | 5.68% |
| 10 | Kirkby Cross & Portland | 94.32% | 5.68% |
| 11 | Hucknall North | 94.4% | 5.6% |
| 12 | Skegby | 94.58% | 5.42% |
| 13 | Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood | 94.63% | 5.37% |
| 14 | Ashfields | 94.63% | 5.37% |
| 15 | Larwood | 95.23% | 4.77% |
| 16 | The Dales | 95.31% | 4.69% |
| 17 | St Mary's | 95.35% | 4.65% |
| 18 | Hucknall West | 95.52% | 4.48% |
| 19 | Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse | 95.8% | 4.2% |
| 20 | Kingsway | 96.48% | 3.52% |
| 21 | Jacksdale | 97.2% | 2.8% |
| 22 | Selston | 97.24% | 2.76% |
| 23 | Underwood | 97.76% | 2.24% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Selston Green Health Statistics
Selston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selston | 41.41% | 35.02% | 16.43% | 5.78% | 1.36% |
| Ashfield | 42.4% | 34.74% | 15.77% | 5.5% | 1.59% |
| 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 Ashfield changed since 2011?
Ashfield residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.61% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 42.05% | 34.48% | 16.31% | 5.66% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | 42.4% | 34.74% | 15.77% | 5.5% | 1.59% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Selston Green Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Selston.| 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 is the population of Selston Green and Ashfield?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Ashfield including Selston Green. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Abbey Hill | 3593 |
| Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse | 7829 |
| Ashfields | 4187 |
| Carsic | 3936 |
| Central & New Cross | 8439 |
| Hucknall Central | 7171 |
| Hucknall North | 10762 |
| Hucknall South | 7884 |
| Hucknall West | 10020 |
| Huthwaite & Brierley | 7667 |
| Jacksdale | 3324 |
| Kingsway | 3110 |
| Kirkby Cross & Portland | 4351 |
| Larwood | 3708 |
| Leamington | 4220 |
| Selston | 6418 |
| Skegby | 6919 |
| St Mary's | 3895 |
| Stanton Hill & Teversal | 3487 |
| Summit | 7565 |
| Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood | 3859 |
| The Dales | 2945 |
| Underwood | 3048 |
| Ashfield Total | 128337 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
