Socio-economic statistics for Underwood, Nottinghamshire

Socio-economic statistics for Underwood, Nottinghamshire

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

Underwood 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
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 Underwood 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 Underwood.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 52.27%
In Part-Time Work 28.37%
Unemployed 3.31%
71.63% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Underwood

How many residents own or rent their home in Underwood and Ashfield

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Underwood either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 81.93 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 18.07 of Underwood residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Underwood 81.93% 18.07%
Ashfield 67.42% 32.58%
East Midlands 65.47% 34.53%
England 61.31% 38.69%

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

Underwood 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%
Underwood is ranked 3 out of 23 wards in Ashfield for the percentage of home owners.

Underwood Health Statistics

Underwood 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
Underwood 42.67% 34.97% 15.66% 5.52% 1.17%
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

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

Underwood Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Underwood 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 Underwood to the national average for England.
Level Underwood England
No Qualifications 22.33% 18.08%
Level 1 9.69% 9.69%
Level 2 13.91% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 7.46% 5.32%
Level 3 18.16% 16.92%
Level 4 25.62% 33.92%

Underwood Age Distribution Statistics

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

Underwood & 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 Underwood in the Ashfield local area district.

Underwood has a lower rate of immigrants than Ashfield, the East Midlands region and England as a whole.
Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Underwood 97.76% 2.24%
Ashfield 94.29% 5.71%
East Midlands 86.28% 13.72%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Underwood 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%
'; Underwood is ranked 23 out of 23 wards in Ashfield for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

What are the occupations of the residents of Underwood?

The largest employment sector in Underwood is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector Proportion
Professional Occupations 17.93%
Skilled Trades 13.99%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 13.22%
Associate Professional & Technical 12.52%
Administrative & Secretarial 9.92%
Elementary Occupations 9.28%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 8.09%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 7.31%

What is the population of Underwood and Ashfield?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Ashfield including Underwood. 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



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

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