Area Profile: Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse, Smalley and Mapperley

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1 Area Profile: Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse, Smalley and Mapperley The area of Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse is located to the south of Amber Valley Borough, including the villages of Coxbench, Smalley and Mapperley. The area adjoins the district of Erewash and it is approximately 6 miles north of Derby and 4 miles west of Nottingham. The area is served by several road transport links including the A38 and A61 in its western boundary. The area is largely rural in character with attractive landscapes, cultural spaces and biological assets. Much of the area was untouched by industrial development in the region, with agriculture traditionally being the most important industry in the area. However, at present economic activity in the area is restricted and below the Amber Valley average but its housing market contains a mix of good to fair quality housing stock, which has experienced moderate growth over the past decade. Key Characteristics: Number of Households: 2242 Population Estimate: 5324 Approximate Area: 2712 Hectares Population Estimate Census

2 Improving Places and Community Needs Local Area: Shipley Park, Horsley, Horsley Woodhouse, Smalley and Mapperley covers 2712 hectares of land to the south of the Borough. Population: At the 2008 population estimate there were approximately 2242 residents within Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse. At 2001 there were approximately 253 people residing in Mapperley and 2,331 people residing in Smalley. Population Density: The population density of the area is 2 people / hectare, lower than the Borough average of 4.5 people / hectare. Most of its population is concentrated in the settlements of Smalley and Horsley Woodhouse and on the southern side of Heanor. Age: According to the Census 2001 the majority of people are aged between this is the average for the rest of the Borough. With Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse having a slightly older population than the Borough average with 21.2% of the population aged between years compared to the borough average of 17.6%. Figure 1: Population of Ward Source Census 01 Age years years years Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse Amber Valley % % % % % % 75 + years % % % of population 18 and over Source: Census 2001 Ethnicity: The people living in Shipley Park, Horsley & Horsley Woodhouse are predominantly White (98.9%) with a small but diverse proportion of ethnic minorities residing in the area. Religion: The majority of people are of Christian belief followed by no religion. Nationality: The majority of people were born in England followed by people outside the EU. Household Composition: The majority of people in Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse are married with dependent children followed by married couples with non-dependent children and lone household pensioners. 2

3 Deprivation: People in the area are experiencing varying levels of health inequality. The Governments Indices of Health Deprivation and Disability ranks one neighbourhood in the area within the most (20%) deprived in the Borough, another is ranked within the most (40%) deprived and two neighbourhoods within the least (30%) deprived in the Borough. 19 Shipley, Horsley, Horsley Woodhouse, Smalley and Mapperley Service Provision Shopping Services: 0 Major Food Store: 0 Market: 0 Post Office: 1 35 Main Road, Smalley Pharmacy: 1 Arthur Medical Practice, Horsley Woodhouse Dentists: 0 GP Surgeries: 1 Arthur Medical Practice, Horsley Woodhouse 3

4 Community Clinics: 0 A&E Hospital: 0 Nearest Derby Royal Infirmary Hospital: 0 Opticians: 0 Infant School: 0 Junior School: 0 Primary School: 4 Secondary School: 1 College: 0 University in locality: Derby University (out of Borough). Adult Education: 0 Places of worship: 2 Restaurants and Cafes: 0 Hotels: 0 Leisure Centres: 0 Child Care: 18 Childminders 2 Toddler Groups Sure Start Centres: 0 Job Centre: 0 Nearest Heanor 4

5 Community Safety The incidence of crime in Shipley Park, Horsley & Horsley Woodhouse is quite low as with most rural settlements in Amber Valley. Shipley Park, Horsley & Horsley Woodhouse has one of the lowest crime rates in the Borough. Crime Rates: The level of crime in Shipley Park, Horsley & Horsley Woodhouse is below the Borough average, within a 12 month period (August 08- July 09) the number of crime committed per 000 people was 46.1% compared to the Borough average of 65.2 per 000 population. Figure 2: Crime Levels Shipley Park et al. Area Amber Valley Area Rank Anti Social Behaviour th Serious Acquisitive Crime th Assault with Injury th Serious Violent Crime Criminal Damage th Other Crime th Key Crime figures for Shipley Park, Horsley, Horsley Woodhouse, Smalley & Mapperley(Rate per 000 population Fire and Accidents: The fire and rescue services attended to 48 incidences of fire in the area between accounting for 5.6% of the Borough s total within the same period. Housing House Prices and Affordability: The average house price in Shipley Park is significantly lower (14%) than the average for Horsley, Horsley Woodhouse and Amber Valley. Figure 3: House Prices Area Detached Semi-detached Terraced Flat/ Maisonette Average Shipley 150, ,763 76, ,460 Horsley 263, ,803 86, ,702 Horsley Woodhouse 263, ,803 86, ,702 Amber Valley 234, , , , ,131 Source for Amber Valley is Land Registry Jan to March Source for others: Based on sales during the quarter July to Sept 2010 ( - too few sales) * postcode areas are part of a larger area eg Crich as part of DE4 which includes Matlock, etc Affordable Housing Rates: A total of 7 affordable dwellings have been built in Shipley Park, Horsley & Horsley Woodhouse in the last 5 years. 5

6 Homelessness: There have been a total of 42 priority needs housing register applicants over the last eight years this is one of the lowest rates within the Borough. The majority of people have bid for one bedroom flats. Figure 4: Homeless Applicants Homeless Applicants- Area Source of Priority Need Applicants YEAR 2002/03 (Total applicants) Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse including Smalley Amber Valley Per 1000 Amber Valley population 2003/04 (Priority need) 2004/05 (Priority need) 2005/06 (Priority need) 2006/07 (Priority need) 2007/08 (Priority need) 2009/10 (Priority need) Housing Stock Condition: The Amber Valley Housing Condition Survey 2010 states that the general condition of housing in the ward is poorer than the general stock for the Borough. 6

7 Figure 5: Amber Valley Housing Stock Condition Survey Results 2010 % Of total dwellings in disrepair % Of households vulnerable households in non-decent homes % Of households lacking thermal comfort % Of households lacking modern facilities % Of non-decent homes Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse Amber Valley Tenure: According to the 2001 Census the majority of people own their property with a mortgage followed by people socially renting their property. Type: The majority of dwellings are detached followed by semi-detached dwellings. The majority of dwellings in Mapperley are terraced or semi detached followed by detached (Census, 2001). Age: The age profile of the 47,390 owner occupied and privately rented stock in Amber Valley was different to the national average with significantly higher proportions of dwellings built pre 1919 (30.6% compared with 24.6%) and slightly larger proportions built just post war (17.8% compared with 16.9%) and between (21.6% compared with 20.4%). The proportion of dwellings built in the inter war period was significantly lower than nationally (12.9% compared with 18.1%) (Amber Valley Borough Council Private sector Housing Condition Survey March 2010). Communal Establishments: At the 2001 Census there were three communal establishments. Vacant Properties: At October 2008 there were 49 privately owned empty properties with 7 holiday homes. Local Plan: The adopted Amber Valley Local Plan (2006) allocated 3.75 hectares of land for housing in Shipley Park, Horsley, Horsley Woodhouse, Smalley and Mapperley located to the South West of Heanor. None of this allocation has been built and 0 dwellings completed to date. Ward Building Rates: A total of 88 dwellings have been developed over the last five years, this is 4% of the total number of dwellings developed within the Borough. 7

8 Figure 6: Five year Housing Land Supply FIVE YEAR HOUSING LAND SUPPLY WARD BUILDING RATES Ward TOTAL Shipley,Horsley and Horsleywoodhouse Amber Valley Healthier Communities Multiple Deprivations: The Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) published by the government in 2007 indicates that neighbourhoods Shipley Park, Horsley, Horsley Woodhouse, Smalley and Mapperley are experiencing varying levels of deprivation, with two of its neighbourhoods ranked within the most deprived 40% and the other two ranked within the least deprived 30% in the Borough. 19 Shipley Park, Horsley, Horsley Woodhouse, Smalley and Mapperley 8

9 Life Expectancy: Local residents average life expectancy is on par with the rest of the Borough. Figure 7: Life Expectancy Area Male Female Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse Amber Valley Based on deaths for the years and population estimates for mid-2001 Source: Amber Valley PCT Director of Public Health Annual Report 2004/05 General Health: The majority of residents (66%) stated that they were in good health this is on par with the Borough average; this is followed by fairly good health and not good health. Figure 8: General Health Shipley Park, Horsley Horsley Woodhouse, Smalley& Mapperely Amber Valley East Midlands England All People Good Health Fairly Good Health Not Good Health Source: Census 2001 The children in this area are more physically active than the average for the UK based on them participating in two hours physical activity a week. Figure 13: Physical Activity Physically Active Adults Obese Adults Physically Active Children Obese Children Amber England England England Valley Average Worst Best Source: NHS Profiles Children and Young People School Capacity and Educational Provision: Primary: 376 Secondary:

10 Attainment: Figure 14: Literacy and Numeracy Skills Age 11 Key stage 2 Achieving level four or above English Shipley Park Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse Ward Amber Valley District Maths Shipley Park Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse Ward Amber Valley District Science Shipley Park Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse Ward Amber Valley Constituency Department for Education 2010 The students living within Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse are more likely to attain a level four or above aged 11 than students residing in the rest of the Borough. Figure 15: GCSE Results GCSE and equivalent results, percentage of pupils gaining - achieving 5+ A*-C Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse Ward Amber Valley England GCSE and equivalent results, percentage of pupils gaining - achieving 5+ A*-G Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse Ward Amber Valley England GCSE and equivalent results, percentage of pupils gaining - any passes Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse Ward Amber Valley England Department for Education 2010 The students of Shipley Park, Horsley, Horsley Woodhouse, Smalley and Mapperley are less likely to attain 5 GCSE A*-C than students in the rest of the borough and the rest of England. However, the students of Shipley Park, Horsley, Horsley Woodhouse, Smalley and Mapperley are more likely to gain any pass than the rest of the borough or country. 10

11 Economic Prosperity Household Income: Figure 16: Household Income MEAN MEDIAN MODE 33,589 29, k Sourced from Paycheck CACI There are three calculations above identifying the average annual income for the residents of Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsely Woodhouse. Mean Income- The mean is the most common measure of average. Median Income- The median is the middle number. To calculate the median of any set of numbers, you need to write the numbers in order Mode- The mode is the number, which occurs most often in a set of data. There can be more than one mode. 0-5k 5-10k 10-15k 15-20k 20-25k 25-30k 30-35k 2.2% 5.6% 9.3% 11.6% 12% 11.3% 9.8% ` Sourced from Paycheck CACI At % of all Shipley Park, Horsley, Horsley Woodhouse, Smalley and Mapperley households have an income that is on or below 30,000. In 2004 this figure was 62%; this was 54% in Unemployment and Benefits: In June 2007 the average rate of unemployment in the area was 1.4%, which was lower than the Borough average of 1.7%. The rate of unemployment has however increased to 2.3% in June 2009 but it is still lower than the Borough average of 3.7%. Recorded in May 2010 there were a smaller proportion of the ward population claiming benefits compared to the borough and national averages (Nomis 2010). 11

12 Figure: 17 Benefit Claimants Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse Amber Valley Great Britain Total claimants Job seekers ESA and incapacity benefits Lone parents Carers Others on income related benefits Disabled Bereaved Source: Nomis 2010 Employment Areas: There is one designated employment area in Shipley Park, Horsley, Horsley Woodhouse, Smalley and Mapperley covering 32.2 hectares of land. This is located at Heanor Gate Industrial Estate Retail Offer: There is a low provision of retail offer in Shipley Park, Horsley, Horsley Woodhouse, Smalley and Mapperley. There are no superstores in the area but local people in the east of the area around Shipley and Smalley have easy access to the Tesco superstore in Heanor or Asda in Langley Mill. There are also a moderate number of local shops that provide convenience and comparison-shopping opportunities for the area. Local Industries: The manufacturing industry is the major employer in this area, accounting for 24.1% of persons employed. The retail industry is the second most important employer in the area accounting for 16.1% of persons employed. Employment Grade: In 2001, the proportion of people that were employed in Higher and Intermediate managerial / administrative / professional positions was 25.1% compared with the Borough average of 20%. The proportion of semi-skilled and unskilled manual workers was 13.3% compared with the Borough average of 19.2% and the percentage of people on state benefit was 16.8% compared with the Borough average of 15.6%. 12

13 Figure 18: Employment Grade Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse, Smalley & Mapperley Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse, Smalley & Mapperley Amber Valley Great Britain 1 Managers and senior officials Professional Associate professional & technical Administrative & secretarial Skilled trades Personal services Sales and customer services Process plant and machine operatives Elementary occupations Source: Census of Population (Table CAS033 - Sex and Occupation by Age Qualifications: The residents of Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse are more likely to have attained higher-level qualifications and be in employment than the borough average. Figure 19: Qualifications attained Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse Amber Valley Great Britain All people No qualifications or level unknown Lower level qualifications Higher level qualifications In employment No qualifications or level unknown Lower level qualifications

14 Higher level qualifications Unemployed No qualifications or level unknown Lower level qualifications Higher level qualifications Source: Nomis 2010 Transport Transport Infrastructure: Several classification A roads serve the area. These include A38 and A61 in the western boundary of the area, both providing useful national and regional connections. Its road network also includes the A609 and A608 both of which provide access to other locations within and outside the Borough. Several other minor roads also serve the area and there is no existing railway network. Cycle Routes: The infrastructure to support sustainable modes of transport such as cycling, walking and other non-motorised transport has not been extensively developed in Shipley Park, Horsley & Horsley Woodhouse. There is one proposed multi-user route through Shipley, linking the area to Heanor, Aldercar and Ironville to the north and Ilkeston to the south. The old railway line to the west of the area is designated a Disused transport route and provides further possible transport links. Car Ownership: Car/Van ownership in the area is high (83.3% own one car or more). This could be attributed to the fact that Shipley Park, Horsley & Horsley Woodhouse is a fairly rural area and most of the economically active resident population work outside the borough. Car Ownership in the Shipley Park, Horsley & Horsley Woodhouse Area 7% 2% 17% 32% 0 Car 1 Car 2 Car 3 Car 4+ Car 42% Source Census 2001 Distance Travelled to Work: The majority (24%) of people travel less than 2km or between 2km- 5km to their place of employment. 14

15 Distance Travelled to Work Census % 21% 15% 0% 1% 3% 24% 10% 24% Works mainly at or from home Distance travelled to work: Less than 2km Distance travelled to work: 2km to less than 5km Distance travelled to work: 5km to less than 10km Distance travelled to work: 10km to less than 20km Distance travelled to work: 20km to less than 30km Distance travelled to work: 30km to less than 40km Distance travelled to work: 40km to less than 60km Distance travelled to work: 60km and over Method of Travel to Work: The majority (64%) of people travel to their place of employment by car or van, followed by working from home and being more sustainable by car sharing. Method of Travel to Work Census 2001 Works mainly at or from home Train Bus, minibus or coach 1% 7% 2% 11% 0% 9% 1% 5% 0% Taxi or minicab Driving a car or van Passenger in a car or van Motorcycle, scooter or moped 64% Bicycle On foot Other Public Transport: As you can see from the table below Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse is not well served by public transport. 15

16 Figure 20: Bus Timetable for the Ward Service Route Frequency AMB Derby Kilburn Heanor Hucknall Hourly 20 Heanor Ilkeston Kirk Hallam Beeston Nottingham Hourly 23 Heanor Cotmanhay Ilkeston Kirk Hallam Every 15 Minutes BC Derby Stanley Ilkeston Heanor Mansfield Hourly Source: Derbyshire County Council 2010 Community Transport: The ward is served by community transport with two weekly bus services to Ripley and one service to Derby. Figure 21: Community Bus Timetable Service Route Frequency DAB 2 Denby-Horsley- Horsley Woodhouse-Kilburn-Kilburn Toll Bar- Marehay- Weekly Ripley DAB 13 Denby- Horsley- Horsley woodhouse-coxbench-kilburn-ripley Weekly Derby S Horsley- Denby Village- Hosley woodhouse-kilburn-kilburn Toll Bar- Weekly Derby Source: Derbyshire County Council 2010 Amber Valley Borough Local Plan (2006) Transport Objectives: To seek to maximise the transportation of freight by rail including, where appropriate, the provision of suitable facilities in association with development To reduce the use of the car by locating development within areas which are well served by public transport and by imposing maximum rather than minimum parking standards To support schemes for new park and ride facilities, where this would contribute to more sustainable travel patterns To protect disused transport routes from any development which could prejudice either their future potential for re-opening, or their development as multi-user routes To locate roadside facilities only within existing settlements, in order to have a minimal effect on the environment Accessibility: A collection of six essential service destination types have been identified to reflect those discussed in the Social Exclusion Unit Report (2003)- Making the Connections. The DfT Accessibility Indicators Report (2007) sets out the core indicators thresholds for each destination type. 16

17 Identified in the table below are the journey times to key services. Figure 22: DfT Accessibility Indicators (2007) Journey Time Thresholds Key Destination (mins)* Lower Upper GP Surgery Pharmacy Post Office Primary School Secondary School Supermarket/ Convenience Store *DfT Accessiblity Indicators Report Core Indicator Threshold Figure 23: Travel Times to Key Destinations Average travel times Shipley, Horsley and Horsley Wodhouse (Measurement of Existing Accessibility Amber Valley SHLAA Sites) August 2009 As can be seen from the table above the residents have poor accessibility to secondary schools and post offices. All other key destinations are accessible within the lower travel time thresholds set out by the Department for Transport Environment Doctors Surgery Pharmacy Post Office Primary School Secondary School Supermarket Travel Time Access by Cycle mins (16kph) Travel Time by Foot mins (4.8kph) Travel Time Access by Public Transport mins (weekday ) Listed Buildings: There are 31 historic listings within the Area (accounting for 4.1% of listings in Amber Valley), statutorily designated because of their special architectural and historic significance. Conservation Areas: Conservation areas make up 3.36% (91.04ha) of Shipley Park, Horsley & Horsley Woodhouse. These include Coxbench, Horsley and The Field, Shipley Park. 17

18 Landscape Character Areas: The Shipley Park, Horsley, Horsley Woodhouse, Smalley and Mapperley area falls within the Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Yorkshire Coalfields Landscape Character area and a small part to the south lies within Derbyshire Peak Fringe and Lower Derwent Landscape Character area. Much of the area consists of Coalfields Village Farmlands character type and Wooded Slopes and Valleys character type to its southern border with Derby. Green Belt/ Designated Sites: Approximately 91% of the area lies in the Green Belt and there are 17 wildlife sites all of which are of significant local importance. Water and Flood Risk: There are no major rivers in this area but there are several interconnected ordinary watercourse that are tributaries of Bottle Brook. According to the Amber Valley Level 1 SFRA, most of the Shipley Park, Horsley, Horsley Woodhouse, Smalley and Mapperley area lies within Flood Zone 1 (low risk zone). However, a very small section of the area lies in Flood Zone 2 and 3a (Medium to High risk Zones) which generally correspond to land areas in close proximity to the local ordinary watercourses in the area - see map 18

19 Culture Arts and Tourism This area is consists of several small settlements which in some cases share a similar history and culture. These settlements include Horsley village, which is home to a very attractive 13th century church, complete with tower and spire. Important cultural and historic assets include a stone pillar-box on French Lane and 3 fountains that date back to Mapperley village is an agricultural settlement within the area with historical attachment to the mining industry and evidence of this history still remains. Important cultural assets include the ancient village stocks. Smalley Village is another settlement with historic attachment to the agricultural and mining industry. Important cultural assets include the Smalley Dam built in the 18 th century and the Church of St John the Baptist built in the 18 th century, which has inserted in it s porch wall a 7 th century Saxon cross. Leisure and Recreation Leisure Centres: 0 Libraries: There is no local library in this area but there are 4 mobile library visits. Museum: 0 Recreation: Shipley Country Park includes 600 acres of attractive landscape and includes 18 miles of footpaths and bridleways. With a visitor centre, woodlands, two lakes and open grasslands, this provides a multi-user recreational area. There are several other facilities and places in Shipley Park, Horsley & Horsley Woodhouse that cater for local recreation and leisure, including French Lane, Sitwell and Horeston recreational grounds, as well as several footpaths and bridleways that facilitate recreational walking and jogging. 19

20 Figure 24: Recreational Areas within the Ward Parks & Natural and Semi natural Green Outdoor Sports Amenity Children/ Young Gardens green spaces Corridors Facilities Greenspace People Green Flag Awards: 1 Shipley Country Park Community Centres: 0 Recycling Facilities: 0 You Told Us Figure 25: National Place Survey 2008 Results for the Ward Are Important % Need Improving % Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse Access to nature Activities for teenagers Affordable decent housing Clean streets Community activities Cultural facilities Educational Activities Facilities for younger children Health Services Job Prospects Crime level The level of pollution The level of traffic congestion Parks and Open spaces Public Transport Race Relations Road pavements and repairs Shopping facilities Sports and Leisure facilities Wage levels Source: Derbyshire Observatory October 2010 The National Place Survey 2008 states the majority of people stated that clean streets and the level of crime is important, whilst the majority of people felt that that activities for teenagers, the levels of congestion, public transport and repairs to roads and pavements all need improving. 20

21 Issues and Ideas The Issues and Ideas paper was the first stage in producing the Core Strategy. It set our initial ideas on the challenges facing the borough. Consultation on the document took place between February and May The following section sets out the responses that local people within Amber Valley feel are the most important Issues to be addressed. Healthy and Vibrant Communities The provision of community facilities for all age groups including leisure centres, community centres, cultural centres and libraries. Integrated and improved public transport services, footpaths and cycle ways. The provision of a green infrastructure network, public open spaces and outdoor sports facilities. Creating and maintaining local services including GP surgeries, hospitals, dentists and schools. Traffic congestion and parking problems Anti- Social behaviour and crime particularly by young people Maintaining services and community facilities in rural areas. Thriving Economy and Employment The creation and implementation of Town Centre Master Plans Pedestrianisation and improving road safety Improving access to jobs and employment Provide sites for the needs of modern businesses whilst improving design and visual amenity Managing the impact of supermarket on town centres, Size restrictions. Promoting sustainable tourism Providing more training opportunities Dealing with unsightly properties and vacant properties. Sustainable Environment Preserving and enhancing historic buildings, conservation areas and historic environments. Protecting Greenfield/ Green Belt by developing Brownfield sites Tackling climate change including providing renewable energy. Protecting wildlife, biodiversity and habitats. Housing Housing should be located in sustainable locations, be of high quality and affordable. Housing should be provided in rural locations for local people. Affordable housing sites should be allocated. Adjoining urban areas outside the Green Belt Providing a better mix of housing types Controlling second homes providing housing in town centres and bringing into use upper floors. 21

22 Improving community engagement and social cohesion. Summary Housing: There have been 80 dwellings built over the last five years with seven of these for affordable ownership. The average house price is currently 117,460. The adopted Amber Valley Local Plan (2006) allocated 3.75 hectares of land for housing in Shipley Park, Horsley, Horsley Woodhouse, Smalley and Mapperley located to the South West of Heanor. Retail: There is a low provision of retail offer in Shipley Park, Horsley & Horsley Woodhouse. There are no superstores in the area but local people in the east of the area around Shipley and Smalley have easy access to the Tesco superstore in Heanor. There are also a moderate number of local shops that provide convenience and comparison-shopping opportunities for the area. Facilities: Access to facilities is limited with the nearest services located within Heanor. Education: The students of Shipley, Horsley, Horsley Woodhouse, Smalley, Mapperley are more likely to attain higher grades at GCSE than the borough average. Health: The general health and life expectancy of the local population is generally higher than the average for the borough and the rest of the country. School Capacity: Primary: 376 Secondary: 1344 Population: At 2008 the population was approximately 5324 with approximately 2242 households. Deprivation: The Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) published by the government in 2007 indicates that the neighbourhoods of Shipley Park, Horsley, Horsley Woodhouse, Smalley and Mapperley are experiencing varying levels of deprivation, with two of its neighbourhoods ranked within the most deprived 40% and the other two ranked within the least deprived 30% in the Borough. Transport: The ward is poorly served by public transport with only three local bus services. Crime: The level of crime in Shipley Park, Horsley, Horsley Woodhouse, Smalley & Mapperley is below the borough average, within a 12 month period (August 08- July 09) the number of crime committed per 000 people was 46.1 compared to the borough average of 65.2 per 000 population. Employment: There is one designated employment site covering 32.2 hectares of land at Heanor Gate Industrial Estate. The manufacturing industry is the major employer in this area, accounting for 24.1% of persons employed. The retail industry is the second most important employer in the area accounting for 16.1% of persons employed. Built Environment: Approximately 91% of the area lies within the Green Belt and the conservation areas cover 3.36% of the area with 31 listed buildings. 22