Is Dunston Hill in Gateshead 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 Dunston Hill older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Dunston Hill and Gateshead? What is the claimant count in Dunston Hill and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.What are the occupations of the residents of Dunston Hill?
The largest employment sector in Dunston Hill is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 19.27% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 13.87% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 12.85% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.98% |
| Skilled Trades | 10.03% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 8.83% |
| Elementary Occupations | 8.14% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 6.78% |
Dunston Hill Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Dunston Hill 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 Dunston Hill to the national average for England.
| Level | Dunston Hill and Whickham East | England |
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| No Qualifications | 17.34% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 9.02% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.97% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.47% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 18.29% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 31.42% | 33.92% |
Dunston Hill 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 Gateshead.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Gateshead | 4.6% | -0.5% |
| North East | 4.3% | -0.5% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|
| In Employment | 55.66% |
| In Part-Time Work | 25.34% |
| Unemployed | 3.65% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Dunston Hill and Gateshead
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Dunston Hill either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 78.16 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 21.84 of Dunston Hill residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Dunston Hill and Whickham East | 78.16% | 21.84% |
| Gateshead | 57.99% | 42.01% |
| North East | 60.27% | 39.73% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Dunston Hill has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Dunston Hill compared to other wards in Gateshead
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Whickham South and Sunniside | 81.34% | 18.66% |
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| 2 | Low Fell | 79.2% | 20.8% |
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| 3 | Dunston Hill and Whickham East | 78.16% | 21.84% |
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| 4 | Crawcrook and Greenside | 76% | 24% |
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| 5 | Winlaton and High Spen | 72.71% | 27.29% |
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| 6 | Ryton, Crookhill and Stella | 70.5% | 29.5% |
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| 7 | Wardley and Leam Lane | 64.56% | 35.44% |
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| 8 | Whickham North | 64.22% | 35.78% |
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| 9 | Chopwell and Rowlands Gill | 61.66% | 38.34% |
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| 10 | Birtley | 60.72% | 39.28% |
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| 11 | Lamesley | 60.44% | 39.56% |
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| 12 | Pelaw and Heworth | 59.81% | 40.19% |
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| 13 | Chowdene | 58.99% | 41.01% |
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| 14 | Blaydon | 55.47% | 44.53% |
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| 15 | Windy Nook and Whitehills | 51.53% | 48.47% |
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| 16 | Lobley Hill and Bensham | 49.26% | 50.74% |
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| 17 | Saltwell | 45.95% | 54.05% |
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| 18 | High Fell | 42.57% | 57.43% |
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| 19 | Dunston and Teams | 42.22% | 57.78% |
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| 20 | Deckham | 41.51% | 58.49% |
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| 21 | Bridges | 35.39% | 64.61% |
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| 22 | Felling | 33.96% | 66.04% |
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Dunston Hill is ranked 3 out of 22 wards in Gateshead for the percentage of home owners.Dunston Hill & Gateshead 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 Dunston Hill in the Gateshead local area district.
Dunston Hill has a lower rate of immigrants than Gateshead, the North East region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Dunston Hill and Whickham East | 96.36% | 3.64% |
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| Gateshead | 92.57% | 7.43% |
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| North East | 93.23% | 6.77% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Dunston Hill compared to other wards in Gateshead
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Bridges | 77.61% | 22.39% |
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| 2 | Saltwell | 81.08% | 18.92% |
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| 3 | Lobley Hill and Bensham | 86.56% | 13.44% |
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| 4 | Dunston and Teams | 86.71% | 13.29% |
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| 5 | Felling | 87.57% | 12.43% |
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| 6 | Deckham | 88.74% | 11.26% |
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| 7 | High Fell | 90.84% | 9.16% |
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| 8 | Birtley | 94.48% | 5.52% |
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| 9 | Lamesley | 94.64% | 5.36% |
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| 10 | Pelaw and Heworth | 95.07% | 4.93% |
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| 11 | Low Fell | 95.32% | 4.68% |
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| 12 | Chowdene | 95.64% | 4.36% |
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| 13 | Whickham North | 95.77% | 4.23% |
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| 14 | Windy Nook and Whitehills | 95.97% | 4.03% |
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| 15 | Chopwell and Rowlands Gill | 96.04% | 3.96% |
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| 16 | Wardley and Leam Lane | 96.19% | 3.81% |
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| 17 | Dunston Hill and Whickham East | 96.36% | 3.64% |
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| 18 | Ryton, Crookhill and Stella | 96.44% | 3.56% |
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| 19 | Blaydon | 96.64% | 3.36% |
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| 20 | Whickham South and Sunniside | 97.27% | 2.73% |
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| 21 | Winlaton and High Spen | 97.34% | 2.66% |
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| 22 | Crawcrook and Greenside | 97.5% | 2.5% |
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';Dunston Hill is ranked 17 out of 22 wards in Gateshead for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Dunston Hill Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Dunston Hill and Whickham East.| 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 | |
Dunston Hill Health Statistics
Dunston Hill and Whickham East has a lower proportion of residents (very_good_pc-$ward_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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| Dunston Hill and Whickham East | 45.98% | 33.83% | 14.57% | 4.41% | 1.22% |
| Gateshead | 43.75% | 33.53% | 15.35% | 5.67% | 1.7% |
| 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
What is the population of Dunston Hill and Gateshead?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Gateshead including Dunston Hill. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Gateshead Total | 0 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
