We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Top Valley in Nottingham 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 Top Valley older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Top Valley and Nottingham? Is Top Valley an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
What are the occupations of the residents of Top Valley?
The largest employment sector in Top Valley is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Elementary Occupations | 14.65% |
| Professional Occupations | 13.98% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 12.65% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 11.25% |
| Skilled Trades | 10.88% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.05% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 8.94% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 8.37% |
Top Valley Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Top Valley 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 | Bulwell Forest | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 24.78% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 11.45% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.58% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.22% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 22.48% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Top Valley Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Bulwell Forest.| 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)
Top Valley 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 Nottingham.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham | 5.7% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 53.07% |
| In Part-Time Work | 28.51% |
| Unemployed | 5.15% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Top Valley & Nottingham 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 Top Valley in the Nottingham local area district.
Top Valley has a lower rate of immigrants than Nottingham, the East Midlands region and England as a whole.| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Bulwell Forest | 87.03% | 12.97% |
| Nottingham | 75.44% | 24.56% |
| East Midlands | 86.28% | 13.72% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Top Valley compared to other wards in Nottingham
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Berridge | 63.99% | 36.01% |
| 2 | Hyson Green & Arboretum | 64.14% | 35.86% |
| 3 | Castle | 64.41% | 35.59% |
| 4 | Meadows | 66.72% | 33.28% |
| 5 | St. Ann's | 67.3% | 32.7% |
| 6 | Leen Valley | 69.23% | 30.77% |
| 7 | Radford | 69.68% | 30.32% |
| 8 | Dales | 70.61% | 29.39% |
| 9 | Mapperley | 74.71% | 25.29% |
| 10 | Aspley | 75.34% | 24.66% |
| 11 | Lenton & Wollaton East | 75.93% | 24.07% |
| 12 | Wollaton West | 79.28% | 20.72% |
| 13 | Basford | 80.66% | 19.34% |
| 14 | Sherwood | 81.17% | 18.83% |
| 15 | Bestwood | 81.18% | 18.82% |
| 16 | Bilborough | 81.73% | 18.27% |
| 17 | Bulwell | 85.17% | 14.83% |
| 18 | Clifton East | 86.98% | 13.02% |
| 19 | Bulwell Forest | 87.03% | 12.97% |
| 20 | Clifton West | 88.31% | 11.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Top Valley Health Statistics
Bulwell Forest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulwell Forest | 42.11% | 35.62% | 15.66% | 4.97% | 1.64% |
| Nottingham | 47.57% | 33.46% | 12.94% | 4.57% | 1.46% |
| 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 Nottingham changed since 2011?
Nottingham residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.09% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 46.14% | 33.8% | 13.6% | 4.93% | 1.53% |
| 2021 | 47.57% | 33.46% | 12.94% | 4.57% | 1.46% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Top Valley and Nottingham
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Top Valley either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 67.81 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 32.19 of Top Valley residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Bulwell Forest | 67.81% | 32.19% |
| Nottingham | 45.14% | 54.86% |
| East Midlands | 65.47% | 34.53% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Top Valley has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Top Valley compared to other wards in Nottingham
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wollaton West | 77.56% | 22.44% |
| 2 | Leen Valley | 69.17% | 30.83% |
| 3 | Clifton West | 68.07% | 31.94% |
| 4 | Bulwell Forest | 67.81% | 32.19% |
| 5 | Sherwood (Nottingham) | 57.61% | 42.39% |
| 6 | Clifton East | 51.66% | 48.34% |
| 7 | Basford | 50.37% | 49.63% |
| 8 | Dales | 48.22% | 51.78% |
| 9 | Bilborough | 47.52% | 52.48% |
| 10 | Mapperley | 47.45% | 52.55% |
| 11 | Berridge | 45.68% | 54.32% |
| 12 | Bestwood | 44.59% | 55.41% |
| 13 | Bulwell | 41.61% | 58.39% |
| 14 | Aspley | 38.37% | 61.63% |
| 15 | Meadows | 34.52% | 65.48% |
| 16 | Lenton & Wollaton East | 29.12% | 70.88% |
| 17 | Castle (Nottingham) | 28.52% | 71.48% |
| 18 | St. Ann's (Nottingham) | 27.5% | 72.5% |
| 19 | Hyson Green & Arboretum | 24.23% | 75.77% |
| 20 | Radford (Nottingham) | 12.8% | 87.2% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Top Valley and Nottingham?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Nottingham including Top Valley. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Aspley | 19560 |
| Basford | 16780 |
| Berridge | 17436 |
| Bestwood | 16995 |
| Bilborough | 16737 |
| Bulwell | 16328 |
| Bulwell Forest | 13352 |
| Castle | 15429 |
| Clifton East | 16865 |
| Clifton West | 10744 |
| Dales | 17047 |
| Hyson Green & Arboretum | 26873 |
| Leen Valley | 9139 |
| Lenton & Wollaton East | 24076 |
| Mapperley | 16544 |
| Meadows | 10654 |
| Radford | 17414 |
| Sherwood | 16084 |
| St. Ann's | 23812 |
| Wollaton West | 15229 |
| Nottingham Total | 337098 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
