Census Summary
The table below has been calculated from the total at the bottom of each page of the census.| Year | Inhabi- tants | Males | Females | Houses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1841 | 320 | 164 | 156 | 67 |
| 1851 | 380 | 204 | 176 | 83 |
| 1861 | 301 | 161 | 140 | 66 |
| 1871 | 279 | 144 | 135 | 65 |
Until 1844 Shirley included the townships of Yeaveley and Stydd which means other sources may have higher figures.
"Shirley Conservation Area 01 - Context" suggests the increase in population in 1851 could by caused by increased labour required to build Osmaston Manor.