Area Profile: South West Parishes Key Characteristics Population: 2671 Density: 0.5 people /hectare Hectares: 5342 Number of Households: 1123 Spatial Outline The South West Parishes are eight rural villages in the south-western region of Amber Valley Borough. The area adjoins both the district of south Derbyshire and the City of Derby. It is approximately 5 miles northwest of Derby and 20 miles west of Nottingham. The transport link in the area is the A52, which provides a useful connection to other parts of the country. The South West Parishes is an area with attractive cultural spaces and biological assets, including the River Ecclesbourne and Mackworth Brook that run through its boundaries. However, economic activity in the area is restricted and below the Amber Valley average but its housing market contains good quality houses and has experienced fairly moderate growth over the past decade. Improving Places and Meeting Community Needs Local Area: Settlements in the South West Parishes cover 5,342 hectares of land to the south-western part of the Borough, which represents 19% of the total area of the Borough. Population: At the 2011 Census the population of the ward was 2,671. Density: The population density of the area is the lowest in the Borough, with 0.5 people / hectare, significantly lower than the Borough average of 4.6 people / hectare. Most of its population is concentrated in the village of Quarndon and to a lesser extent in the smaller villages / settlements of Kirk Langley, Mackworth, Weston Underwood and Turnditch. Ethnicity: The people living in South West Parishes are predominantly White (96.2%) with a small but diverse proportion of ethnic minorities residing in the area. Age: 40.3% of the population is aged 30-59 years, which is comparative to that for the Borough. However, there is a lower proportion of children and young adults in the South West Parishes compared to the Borough overall, and consequently a higher proportion of people who are 60+. Figure 1: Age Groups South West Parishes Amber Valley Age 0 – 17 years 469 17.5% 24,360 20.1% 18 – 29 years 215 8% 15,340 12.6% 30 – 59 years 1076 40.3% 50,381 41.2% 60 – 74 years 639 23.9% 21,675 17.7% 75 + years 272 10.1% 10,263 8.4% Source: 2011 Census Religion: At 2011 a large proportion of the population was of Christian belief (72.9%) followed by those stating No Religion (18.1%). Nationality: The majority of the population at 2011 was born in England (92.1%) followed by born elsewhere in the UK (3%). Household Composition: The largest household type is made up of married couples with no children (19.6%), although married couples with dependent children makes up the second largest group (19.3%). Overall married people make up a significantly higher proportion of the population than for the Borough overall. There is also a higher percentage of pensioners living in the South West parishes (26.5%) compared to the Borough (22.7%). Figure 2: Household Type South Amber Household Type (Percentage) West Parishes Valley Household (total) 1,123 52,596 1 person age 65+ 11.5 12.8 1 person under 65 12.8 15.1 Family, all 65+ 14.6 9.6 Family, married/civil no children 19.6 15.4 Family, married/civil dependent children 19.3 15.4 Family, married/civil all children non-dep. 6.9 6.3 Family, co-habiting no children 3.7 6.4 Family, co-habiting dependent children 1.5 4.7 Family, co-habiting all children non-dep. 0.6 0.6 Family, lone parent dependent children 2.3 5.8 Family, lone parent all children non-dep. 2.5 3.4 Other households with dep. children 1.2 1.7 Other - all students 0 0 Other - all age 65+ 0.4 0.3 Other 3.0 2.8 Source: 2011 Census Service Provision Shopping Services: Major Food Store: 0 Market: 0 Post Offices: 0 Pharmacy: 1 75 Prince Charles Avenue, Mackworth, Derby, DE22 4BG Dentists: 2 3 Humbleton Drive Mackworth Derby DE22 4AU; 3 Humbleton Drive Mackworth Derby DE22 4AU GP Surgeries: 0 Community Clinics: 0 A&E Hospital: 0 Nearest Derby Royal Infirmary Hospital: 0 Nearest Derby Royal Infirmary Opticians: 0 Nearest 6 Blenheim Parade, Allestree, Derby, DE22 2GP Primary School: Kirk Langley CE Voluntary Controlled Primary School; Mugginton CE Voluntary Controlled Primary School; The Curzon CE (Aided) Primary School; Turnditch CE Voluntary Aided Primary School Secondary School: 0 Colleges: 0 University in the locality: Derby University Places of Worship: 8 Kilburn Methodist Church, Chapel Street; St Michael Lych Gate; All Saints, Lower Road; St Paul, Church Road; Halter Devil Chapel; All Saints, Main Road; All Saints, Ashbourne Road; Cross o’ the Hands, Turnditch. Child Care: Child Minders 17 Sure Start: 0 Job Centres: 0 Nearest Derby Safer Communities The incidence of crime in South West Parishes is very low as with most rural settlements in Amber Valley. South West Parishes has one of the lowest crime rates in the Borough. Crime Rates: The level of crime in South West Parishes is well below the Borough average, although for drug offences and theft/burglary, the gap is significantly smaller. It is ranked 18th in the Borough (1st=worst). Figure 3: Anti-Social Behaviour and Crime Rates (Rate / 1000 people) South West Amber Valley Rank Parishes (1=worst) Anti-Social Behaviour 12.7 41.3 23rd Criminal damage / arson 3 8.3 21st Theft / burglary 22.5 24.1 9th Violence with injury 0.8 3.8 19th Violence without injury 0.8 2.9 22nd Public disorder 0 0.6 =23rd Drug offences 2.2 2.5 10th Shoplifting 0 4.2 =23rd Source: Safer Derbyshire Research & Information Team, Derbyshire County Council Jan – Dec 2013 Housing Figure 4: Housing Affordability Borrowing ratio 95% house price to average income South West Parishes 9.8 Amber Valley 4.2 Source: CACI Paycheck 2013 and Zoopla 2014 The average house price in the South West Parishes is £355,821, which is 57.6% higher than the Borough average. Consequently, affordability is a problem because the average household income is only 22% higher. Prices vary considerable across the ward, with the average in Quarndon being 73% higher than that in Mackworth. Figure 5: Average House Prices Semi- Flat / Area Detached Detached Terraced Maisonette Average Quarndon £564,320 £293,283 £274,917 - £491,729 Weston Underwood £442,978 £207,389 - - £419,912 Turnditch £410,842 £258,122 £166,906 - £367,895 Kirk Langley £437,528 £298,471 £263,194 - £366,564 Mackworth £226,831 £108,767 £101,833 £77,394 £133,009 Amber Valley £223,995 £124,930 £96,841 £122,389 £151,011 Source: Amber Valley figures – http://news.bbc.co.uk/ based on April-June 2013 sales Source: for Wards http://www.zoopla.co.uk based on Feb 2014 current values Housing Stock Condition: The Amber Valley Housing Stock Condition 2010 states that the condition of the housing stock in the South West Parishes is slightly poorer than the average for the Borough. As can be seen from the table below 21% of dwellings are in total disrepair. Figure 6: Amber Valley Housing Stock Condition Survey Results 2010 % Of non- % Of % Of % Of % Of total decent households households household dwellings in homes lacking lacking thermal s disrepair modern comfort vulnerable facilities household s in non- decent Area homes South West 48% 21% 10% 21% Parishes 2% Amber Valley 37% 1% 15% 12% 15% Source: Amber Valley Housing Stock Survey 2010 Affordable Housing Rates: from 2008-2013, no affordable houses were built in the South West Parishes. However a total of 149 are projected to be built up to 2028 at Mackworth on the Strategic Site SG5: Radbourne Lane. Type: The majority of dwellings in the ward are detached (62.8%) followed by semi- detached (25.3%), terraced (7.8%) and flats (4.1%). Tenure: At the 2011 Census the majority of households owned their own property (75.8%) which is slightly higher than the Borough average of 74.1%. However, the proportion who own with a mortgage or loan is significantly lower, reflecting the affordability problem in the ward. In addition, the proportion of households who privately rent is significantly higher than in the Borough overall. This likely reflects the affordability problem and the lower level of social rented housing. Figure 7: Tenure SW Type of Tenure Parishes Amber Valley All 100% 100% Owned (outright) 47.8% 38.2% Owned (mortgage/loan) 28% 35.9% Shared ownership 6.4% 0.4% Social rented (LA) 1.4% 5.1% Social rented (other) 3.6% 7.2% Private rent 16.6% 11.8% Living rent free 2.3% 1.4% Source: 2011 Census Communal Establishments: 4, with a total of 28 residents. Ward Building Rates: A total of 15 dwellings were developed between 2008 and 2013 which is 1.2% of the total number of dwellings built within the Borough. Figure 8: Ward Building Rates FIVE YEAR HOUSING LAND SUPPLY WARD BUILDING RATES 2008 – 2009 – 2010 - 2011 – 2012 – Area 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 TOTAL SW Parishes 7 -1 1 5 3 15 Amber Valley 334 214 256 206 219 1229 Source: Amber Valley Borough Council house building records Vacant: At October 2013 there were 20 vacant dwellings. Local Plan Part 1 – The Core Strategy: Strategic Site SG5: Radbourne Lane, Mackworth, is estimated to have the potential for around 530 dwellings. The site has full planning permission for 530 dwellings. In addition eight potential sites have been identified in the Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) for Amber Valley.