Is Great Stainton 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 Great Stainton older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Great Stainton and Darlington? What is the claimant count in Great Stainton and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Great Stainton 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 | 57.98% |
| In Part-Time Work | 25.55% |
| Unemployed | 2.87% |
Great Stainton Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Great Stainton 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 Great Stainton to the national average for England.
| Level | Sadberge & Middleton St George | England |
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| No Qualifications | 13.19% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 7.99% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.06% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.35% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 18.22% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 37.9% | 33.92% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Great Stainton and Darlington
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Great Stainton either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 80.42 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 19.58 of Great Stainton residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Sadberge & Middleton St George | 80.42% | 19.58% |
| Darlington | 62.75% | 37.25% |
| North East | 60.27% | 39.73% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Great Stainton has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Great Stainton 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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Great Stainton is ranked 5 out of 20 wards in Darlington for the percentage of home owners.Great Stainton Health Statistics
Sadberge & Middleton St George 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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| Sadberge & Middleton St George | 49.65% | 34.28% | 12.23% | 3.14% | 0.7% |
| 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
Great Stainton & 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 Great Stainton in the Darlington local area district.
Great Stainton has a lower rate of immigrants than Darlington, the North East region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Sadberge & Middleton St George | 95.87% | 4.13% |
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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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Great Stainton 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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';Great Stainton is ranked 18 out of 20 wards in Darlington for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Great Stainton Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Sadberge & Middleton St George.| 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 are the occupations of the residents of Great Stainton?
The largest employment sector in Great Stainton is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 23.92% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 15.5% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 13.97% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.92% |
| Skilled Trades | 8.51% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 8.33% |
| Elementary Occupations | 7.58% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 5.82% |
What is the population of Great Stainton and Darlington?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Darlington including Great Stainton. 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.
