Is Firth Moor in Darlington 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 Firth Moor older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Firth Moor and Darlington? What is the claimant count in Firth Moor and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Firth Moor 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 Darlington.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Darlington | 4.3% | -0.2% |
| 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 | 55.49% |
| In Part-Time Work | 26.24% |
| Unemployed | 6.62% |
What are the occupations of the residents of Firth Moor?
The largest employment sector in Firth Moor is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Elementary Occupations | 17.37% |
| Skilled Trades | 13.38% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 11.91% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 10.64% |
| Professional Occupations | 9.79% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 8.84% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.49% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 7.33% |
Firth Moor Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Eastbourne.| 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 | |
Firth Moor Health Statistics
Eastbourne 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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| Eastbourne | 44.45% | 34.5% | 14.5% | 4.94% | 1.6% |
| Darlington | 45.22% | 34.62% | 14.27% | 4.65% | 1.23% |
| 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 Darlington changed since 2011?
Darlington residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.03% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 44.57% | 35.24% | 14.32% | 4.51% | 1.36% |
| 2021 | 45.22% | 34.62% | 14.27% | 4.65% | 1.23% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Firth Moor & Darlington 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 Firth Moor in the Darlington local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Eastbourne | 89.03% | 10.97% |
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| Darlington | 92.18% | 7.82% |
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| North East | 93.23% | 6.77% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Firth Moor compared to other wards in Darlington
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Northgate | 77.89% | 22.11% |
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| 2 | Park East | 87.22% | 12.78% |
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| 3 | Stephenson | 87.89% | 12.11% |
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| 4 | Pierremont | 88.95% | 11.05% |
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| 5 | Eastbourne | 89.03% | 10.97% |
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| 6 | Bank Top & Lascelles | 90.36% | 9.64% |
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| 7 | College | 91.76% | 8.24% |
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| 8 | North Road | 91.9% | 8.1% |
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| 9 | Red Hall & Lingfield | 92.51% | 7.49% |
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| 10 | Park West | 93.85% | 6.15% |
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| 11 | Hummersknott | 93.92% | 6.08% |
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| 12 | Cockerton | 94.66% | 5.34% |
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| 13 | Haughton & Springfield | 94.77% | 5.23% |
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| 14 | Brinkburn & Faverdale | 94.82% | 5.18% |
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| 15 | Mowden | 95.16% | 4.84% |
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| 16 | Whinfield | 95.16% | 4.84% |
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| 17 | Harrowgate Hill | 95.81% | 4.19% |
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| 18 | Sadberge & Middleton St George | 95.87% | 4.13% |
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| 19 | Hurworth | 96.4% | 3.6% |
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| 20 | Heighington & Coniscliffe | 96.42% | 3.58% |
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';Firth Moor is ranked 5 out of 20 wards in Darlington for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Firth Moor Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Firth Moor 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 Firth Moor to the national average for England.
| Level | Eastbourne | England |
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| No Qualifications | 27.46% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 10.41% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.28% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.89% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 19.52% | 33.92% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Firth Moor and Darlington
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Firth Moor either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 56.58 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 43.42 of Firth Moor residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Eastbourne | 56.58% | 43.42% |
| Darlington | 62.75% | 37.25% |
| North East | 60.27% | 39.73% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Firth Moor has a lower level of home ownership than than the national average.
Firth Moor compared to other wards in Darlington
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Mowden | 86.61% | 13.39% |
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| 2 | Hummersknott | 86.32% | 13.68% |
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| 3 | Heighington & Coniscliffe | 81.8% | 18.2% |
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| 4 | Hurworth | 80.88% | 19.12% |
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| 5 | Sadberge & Middleton St George | 80.42% | 19.58% |
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| 6 | Harrowgate Hill | 77.94% | 22.06% |
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| 7 | Park West | 76.78% | 23.22% |
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| 8 | College (Darlington) | 76.27% | 23.73% |
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| 9 | Whinfield | 73.29% | 26.71% |
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| 10 | Brinkburn & Faverdale | 70.3% | 29.7% |
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| 11 | Haughton & Springfield | 63.28% | 36.72% |
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| 12 | Pierremont | 58.1% | 41.9% |
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| 13 | Red Hall & Lingfield | 57.83% | 42.17% |
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| 14 | Eastbourne | 56.58% | 43.42% |
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| 15 | Cockerton | 54.19% | 45.81% |
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| 16 | Bank Top & Lascelles | 48.09% | 51.91% |
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| 17 | North Road | 47.83% | 52.17% |
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| 18 | Stephenson | 45.08% | 54.92% |
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| 19 | Park East | 40.89% | 59.11% |
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| 20 | Northgate (Darlington) | 34.68% | 65.32% |
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Firth Moor is ranked 14 out of 20 wards in Darlington for the percentage of home owners.What is the population of Firth Moor and Darlington?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Darlington including Firth Moor. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Bank Top & Lascelles | 7317 |
| Brinkburn & Faverdale | 6739 |
| Cockerton | 6283 |
| College | 4270 |
| Eastbourne | 6535 |
| Harrowgate Hill | 6310 |
| Haughton & Springfield | 6087 |
| Heighington & Coniscliffe | 4587 |
| Hummersknott | 3675 |
| Hurworth | 3288 |
| Mowden | 3815 |
| North Road | 6435 |
| Northgate | 4332 |
| Park East | 8007 |
| Park West | 4262 |
| Pierremont | 6029 |
| Red Hall & Lingfield | 4277 |
| Sadberge & Middleton St George | 6614 |
| Stephenson | 4818 |
| Whinfield | 3722 |
| Darlington Total | 107402 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
