Is Chirton in North Tyneside 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 Chirton older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Chirton and North Tyneside? What is the claimant count in Chirton and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.What are the occupations of the residents of Chirton?
The largest employment sector in Chirton is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Elementary Occupations | 16.14% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 13.27% |
| Professional Occupations | 12.12% |
| Skilled Trades | 10.93% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 10.1% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.68% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 8.59% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 6.18% |
Chirton & North Tyneside 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 Chirton in the North Tyneside local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Chirton | 93.27% | 6.73% |
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| North Tyneside | 94.48% | 5.52% |
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| North East | 93.23% | 6.77% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Chirton compared to other wards in North Tyneside
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Longbenton | 90.72% | 9.28% |
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| 2 | Wallsend | 90.72% | 9.28% |
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| 3 | Riverside | 91.93% | 8.07% |
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| 4 | Whitley Bay | 93.07% | 6.93% |
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| 5 | Chirton | 93.27% | 6.73% |
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| 6 | Collingwood | 93.68% | 6.32% |
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| 7 | Killingworth | 94.4% | 5.6% |
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| 8 | Benton | 94.46% | 5.54% |
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| 9 | Tynemouth | 94.72% | 5.28% |
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| 10 | Howdon | 94.79% | 5.21% |
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| 11 | Valley | 95% | 5% |
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| 12 | Monkseaton South | 95.44% | 4.56% |
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| 13 | Northumberland | 95.53% | 4.47% |
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| 14 | Monkseaton North | 95.66% | 4.34% |
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| 15 | Weetslade | 95.69% | 4.31% |
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| 16 | Preston | 96.12% | 3.88% |
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| 17 | St Mary's | 96.41% | 3.59% |
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| 18 | Cullercoats | 96.53% | 3.47% |
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| 19 | Battle Hill | 96.53% | 3.47% |
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| 20 | Camperdown | 96.67% | 3.33% |
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';Chirton is ranked 5 out of 20 wards in North Tyneside for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Chirton 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 North Tyneside.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| North Tyneside | 3.6% | -0.4% |
| North East | 4.3% | -0.5% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 53.02% |
| In Part-Time Work | 30.64% |
| Unemployed | 8.03% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Chirton and North Tyneside
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Chirton either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 42.23 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 57.77 of Chirton residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Chirton | 42.23% | 57.77% |
| North Tyneside | 63.67% | 36.33% |
| North East | 60.27% | 39.73% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Chirton has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.
Chirton compared to other wards in North Tyneside
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | St Mary's (North Tyneside) | 92.07% | 7.93% |
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| 2 | Monkseaton North | 84.36% | 15.65% |
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| 3 | Cullercoats | 79.89% | 20.11% |
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| 4 | Preston (North Tyneside) | 75.36% | 24.64% |
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| 5 | Monkseaton South | 74.56% | 25.44% |
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| 6 | Weetslade | 72.87% | 27.13% |
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| 7 | Whitley Bay | 71.9% | 28.1% |
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| 8 | Northumberland | 70.85% | 29.15% |
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| 9 | Killingworth | 70.44% | 29.56% |
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| 10 | Benton | 69.99% | 30.01% |
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| 11 | Battle Hill | 64.66% | 35.34% |
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| 12 | Valley (North Tyneside) | 63.74% | 36.26% |
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| 13 | Tynemouth | 63.67% | 36.33% |
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| 14 | Collingwood | 63.11% | 36.89% |
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| 15 | Camperdown | 59.82% | 40.18% |
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| 16 | Longbenton | 53.36% | 46.64% |
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| 17 | Wallsend | 49.99% | 50.01% |
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| 18 | Howdon | 44.59% | 55.41% |
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| 19 | Chirton | 42.23% | 57.77% |
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| 20 | Riverside (North Tyneside) | 37.12% | 62.88% |
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Chirton is ranked 19 out of 20 wards in North Tyneside for the percentage of home owners.Chirton Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Chirton 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 Chirton to the national average for England.
| Level | Chirton | England |
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| No Qualifications | 24.07% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 12.01% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 16.84% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.18% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 16.46% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 20.93% | 33.92% |
Chirton Health Statistics
Chirton has a significantly lower proportion of residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| Chirton | 42.2% | 33.63% | 16.51% | 5.71% | 1.95% |
| North Tyneside | 46.02% | 33.31% | 14.45% | 4.88% | 1.34% |
| 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 North Tyneside changed since 2011?
North Tyneside residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.15% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 44.84% | 33.34% | 15.02% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | 46.02% | 33.31% | 14.45% | 4.88% | 1.34% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Chirton Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Chirton.| 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 | |
What is the population of Chirton and North Tyneside?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in North Tyneside including Chirton. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Battle Hill | 10694 |
| Benton | 10206 |
| Camperdown | 10562 |
| Chirton | 11954 |
| Collingwood | 11288 |
| Cullercoats | 9413 |
| Howdon | 11258 |
| Killingworth | 11202 |
| Longbenton | 11476 |
| Monkseaton North | 9169 |
| Monkseaton South | 9741 |
| Northumberland | 8929 |
| Preston | 8186 |
| Riverside | 12182 |
| St Mary's | 8762 |
| Tynemouth | 10332 |
| Valley | 13263 |
| Wallsend | 10811 |
| Weetslade | 9994 |
| Whitley Bay | 9449 |
| North Tyneside Total | 208871 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
