Is Brookfield in Middlesbrough a nice place to live or is it a bit rough? We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics and demographics 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 Brookfield older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Brookfield and Middlesbrough? What is the claimant count in Brookfield and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Brookfield Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Brookfield 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 Brookfield to the national average for England.
| Level | Trimdon | England |
|---|
| No Qualifications | 16.4% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 8.95% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 12.48% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.15% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 21.92% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 29.84% | 33.92% |
Brookfield 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 Middlesbrough.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|
| Middlesbrough | 6.3% | -0.5% |
| North East | 4.3% | -0.5% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|
| In Employment | 58.07% |
| In Part-Time Work | 24.61% |
| Unemployed | 3.53% |
What are the occupations of the residents of Brookfield?
The largest employment sector in Brookfield is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Elementary Occupations.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|
| Professional Occupations | 20.18% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 14.66% |
| Skilled Trades | 11.72% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.9% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 9.92% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 8.65% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 8.42% |
| Elementary Occupations | 7.61% |
Brookfield & Middlesbrough 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 Brookfield in the Middlesbrough local area district.
Brookfield has a lower rate of immigrants than Middlesbrough, the North East region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Trimdon | 96.05% | 3.95% |
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| Middlesbrough | 87.71% | 12.29% |
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| North East | 93.23% | 6.77% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Brookfield compared to other wards in Middlesbrough
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Central | 60.93% | 39.07% |
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| 2 | Newport | 61.8% | 38.2% |
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| 3 | North Ormesby | 75.91% | 24.09% |
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| 4 | Park | 83.92% | 16.08% |
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| 5 | Linthorpe | 85.72% | 14.28% |
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| 6 | Longlands & Beechwood | 88.02% | 11.98% |
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| 7 | Ayresome | 90.9% | 9.1% |
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| 8 | Kader | 92.15% | 7.85% |
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| 9 | Acklam | 93.1% | 6.9% |
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| 10 | Ladgate | 93.4% | 6.6% |
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| 11 | Marton East | 93.64% | 6.36% |
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| 12 | Nunthorpe | 95.3% | 4.7% |
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| 13 | Brambles & Thorntree | 95.49% | 4.51% |
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| 14 | Berwick Hills & Pallister | 95.56% | 4.44% |
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| 15 | Trimdon | 96.05% | 3.95% |
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| 16 | Hemlington | 96.61% | 3.39% |
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| 17 | Coulby Newham | 96.75% | 3.25% |
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| 18 | Park End & Beckfield | 96.81% | 3.19% |
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| 19 | Stainton & Thornton | 97.16% | 2.84% |
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| 20 | Marton West | 97.17% | 2.83% |
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';Brookfield is ranked 15 out of 20 wards in Middlesbrough for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Brookfield Health Statistics
Trimdon has more residents (very_good_pc-$country_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| Trimdon | 50.86% | 34.27% | 10.75% | 3.38% | 0.73% |
| Middlesbrough | 46.7% | 32.23% | 13.77% | 5.54% | 1.77% |
| North East | 44.58% | 33.46% | 14.95% | 5.41% | 1.61% |
| 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 Middlesbrough changed since 2011?
Middlesbrough residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.8% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 45.41% | 32.72% | 14.25% | 5.78% | 1.84% |
| 2021 | 46.7% | 32.23% | 13.77% | 5.54% | 1.77% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Brookfield Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Trimdon.| Age Band | Proportion |
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| 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 | |
How many residents own or rent their home in Brookfield and Middlesbrough
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Brookfield either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 85.43 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 14.57 of Brookfield residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Trimdon | 85.43% | 14.57% |
| Middlesbrough | 54.99% | 45.01% |
| North East | 60.27% | 39.73% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Brookfield has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Brookfield compared to other wards in Middlesbrough
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Nunthorpe | 91.93% | 8.07% |
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| 2 | Marton West | 85.99% | 14.01% |
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| 3 | Stainton & Thornton | 85.94% | 14.06% |
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| 4 | Trimdon | 85.43% | 14.57% |
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| 5 | Kader | 85% | 15% |
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| 6 | Acklam | 82.58% | 17.42% |
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| 7 | Marton East | 78.43% | 21.57% |
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| 8 | Linthorpe | 71.47% | 28.53% |
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| 9 | Ladgate | 63.29% | 36.71% |
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| 10 | Ayresome | 62.05% | 37.95% |
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| 11 | Park (Middlesbrough) | 60.88% | 39.12% |
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| 12 | Coulby Newham | 58.55% | 41.45% |
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| 13 | Park End & Beckfield | 43.03% | 56.97% |
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| 14 | Hemlington | 40.65% | 59.35% |
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| 15 | Longlands & Beechwood | 39.66% | 60.34% |
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| 16 | Berwick Hills & Pallister | 38.31% | 61.69% |
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| 17 | Brambles & Thorntree | 35.36% | 64.64% |
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| 18 | North Ormesby | 29.51% | 70.49% |
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| 19 | Newport (Middlesbrough) | 26.74% | 73.26% |
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| 20 | Central (Middlesbrough) | 25.41% | 74.59% |
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Brookfield is ranked 4 out of 20 wards in Middlesbrough for the percentage of home owners.What is the population of Brookfield and Middlesbrough?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Middlesbrough including Brookfield. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Acklam | 5616 |
| Ayresome | 6161 |
| Berwick Hills & Pallister | 9037 |
| Brambles & Thorntree | 8632 |
| Central | 13001 |
| Coulby Newham | 8507 |
| Hemlington | 6226 |
| Kader | 5150 |
| Ladgate | 5317 |
| Linthorpe | 6529 |
| Longlands & Beechwood | 10664 |
| Marton East | 5424 |
| Marton West | 5183 |
| Newport | 12335 |
| North Ormesby | 3077 |
| Nunthorpe | 4857 |
| Park | 9815 |
| Park End & Beckfield | 7658 |
| Stainton & Thornton | 3130 |
| Trimdon | 4966 |
| Middlesbrough Total | 141285 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
