Is Gateshead 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 Gateshead older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Gateshead and Gateshead? What is the claimant count in Gateshead and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Gateshead 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% |
The 2021 census had data on people who were economically active (seeking work) yet unemployed on Census day (Sunday March 21st 2021). These statitics do cover Gateshead on a ward level. However, it has to be noted that the Census day was during the height of the Covid19 pandemic and therefore are not reflective of normal levels of unemployment. For example, between March 2020 and June 2020 people claiming Universal Credit doubled in most areas of the United Kingdom and then steadily declined up to the day of the Census and beyond. This data also contains the proportion of people in part-time work (working between 1-35 hours per week), which maybe an indicator of under employment in Gateshead.Economic Status | Proportion |
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In Employment | 51.97% |
In Part-Time Work | 28.79% |
Unemployed | 6.56% |
71.21% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in GatesheadGateshead & 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 Gateshead in the Gateshead local area district.
Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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Lobley Hill and Bensham | 86.56% | 13.44% |
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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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Gateshead 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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';Gateshead is ranked 3 out of 22 wards in Gateshead for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Gateshead Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Gateshead 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 Gateshead to the national average for England.
Level | Lobley Hill and Bensham | England |
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No Qualifications | 26.95% | 18.08% |
Level 1 | 10% | 9.69% |
Level 2 | 14.07% | 13.32% |
Apprenticeship | 6.84% | 5.32% |
Level 3 | 15.31% | 16.92% |
Level 4 | 23.51% | 33.92% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Gateshead and Gateshead
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Gateshead either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 49.26 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 50.74 of Gateshead residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. Area | Owned | Rented |
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Lobley Hill and Bensham | 49.26% | 50.74% |
Gateshead | 57.99% | 42.01% |
North East | 60.27% | 39.73% |
England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Gateshead has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.
Gateshead 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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Gateshead is ranked 16 out of 22 wards in Gateshead for the percentage of home owners.What are the occupations of the residents of Gateshead?
The largest employment sector in Gateshead is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Skilled Trades.Sector | Proportion |
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Professional Occupations | 15.59% |
Elementary Occupations | 14.15% |
Associate Professional & Technical | 11.72% |
Caring, leisure & Other Services | 10.6% |
Administrative & Secretarial | 9.7% |
Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 9.52% |
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 9.2% |
Skilled Trades | 9.16% |
Gateshead Health Statistics
Lobley Hill and Bensham 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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Lobley Hill and Bensham | 41.53% | 33.52% | 16.09% | 6.8% | 2.06% |
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
Gateshead Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Lobley Hill and Bensham.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 Gateshead and Gateshead?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Gateshead including Gateshead. 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.