Is Hetton Downs in Sunderland 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 Hetton Downs older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Hetton Downs and Sunderland? What is the claimant count in Hetton Downs and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Hetton Downs Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Hetton Downs 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 Hetton Downs to the national average for England.
| Level | Hetton | England |
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| No Qualifications | 24.49% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 10.62% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 15.27% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.55% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.33% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 22.52% | 33.92% |
Hetton Downs & Sunderland 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 Hetton Downs in the Sunderland local area district.
Hetton Downs has a lower rate of immigrants than Sunderland, the North East region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Hetton | 97.41% | 2.59% |
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| Sunderland | 94.9% | 5.1% |
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| North East | 93.23% | 6.77% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Hetton Downs compared to other wards in Sunderland
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Millfield | 75.52% | 24.48% |
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| 2 | Hendon | 84.44% | 15.56% |
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| 3 | Barnes | 90.81% | 9.19% |
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| 4 | St Michael's | 91.02% | 8.98% |
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| 5 | Pallion | 91.51% | 8.49% |
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| 6 | St Peter's | 94.05% | 5.95% |
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| 7 | Washington North | 95.7% | 4.3% |
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| 8 | Southwick | 95.74% | 4.26% |
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| 9 | St Anne's | 96.33% | 3.67% |
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| 10 | Washington East | 96.5% | 3.5% |
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| 11 | Washington South | 96.5% | 3.5% |
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| 12 | Copt Hill | 96.89% | 3.11% |
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| 13 | Ryhope | 96.95% | 3.05% |
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| 14 | Washington West | 97.08% | 2.92% |
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| 15 | Washington Central | 97.3% | 2.7% |
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| 16 | Castle | 97.33% | 2.67% |
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| 17 | Sandhill | 97.39% | 2.61% |
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| 18 | Shiney Row | 97.4% | 2.6% |
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| 19 | Hetton | 97.41% | 2.59% |
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| 20 | Doxford | 97.58% | 2.42% |
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| 21 | St Chad's | 97.59% | 2.41% |
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| 22 | Houghton | 97.62% | 2.38% |
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| 23 | Silksworth | 97.63% | 2.37% |
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| 24 | Redhill | 97.7% | 2.3% |
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| 25 | Fulwell | 97.73% | 2.27% |
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';Hetton Downs is ranked 19 out of 25 wards in Sunderland for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Hetton Downs 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 Sunderland.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Sunderland | 4.7% | -0.7% |
| 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 | 49.9% |
| In Part-Time Work | 25.19% |
| Unemployed | 5.74% |
Hetton Downs Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Hetton.| 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 | |
Hetton Downs Health Statistics
Hetton 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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| Hetton | 42.64% | 31.56% | 17.24% | 6.62% | 1.94% |
| Sunderland | 43.13% | 33% | 15.87% | 6.14% | 1.86% |
| 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 Sunderland changed since 2011?
Sunderland residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.66% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 42.6% | 32.87% | 15.95% | 6.59% | 1.99% |
| 2021 | 43.13% | 33% | 15.87% | 6.14% | 1.86% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What are the occupations of the residents of Hetton Downs?
The largest employment sector in Hetton Downs is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 14.39% |
| Skilled Trades | 12.25% |
| Elementary Occupations | 11.63% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 11.17% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.81% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 10.75% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 9.83% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 8.85% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Hetton Downs and Sunderland
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Hetton Downs either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 58.47 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 41.53 of Hetton Downs residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Hetton | 58.47% | 41.53% |
| Sunderland | 58.11% | 41.89% |
| North East | 60.27% | 39.73% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Hetton Downs has a lower level of home ownership than than the national average.
Hetton Downs compared to other wards in Sunderland
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Fulwell | 87.97% | 12.03% |
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| 2 | Barnes (Sunderland) | 72.16% | 27.84% |
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| 3 | Washington South | 69.58% | 30.42% |
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| 4 | Doxford | 68.64% | 31.36% |
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| 5 | Houghton | 67% | 33% |
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| 6 | Washington West | 66.01% | 33.99% |
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| 7 | Shiney Row | 65.98% | 34.02% |
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| 8 | St Michael's (Sunderland) | 65.75% | 34.25% |
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| 9 | Washington East | 65.74% | 34.26% |
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| 10 | St Peter's (Sunderland) | 64.62% | 35.38% |
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| 11 | Copt Hill | 63.94% | 36.06% |
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| 12 | Washington Central | 60.91% | 39.09% |
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| 13 | Ryhope | 60.71% | 39.29% |
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| 14 | Silksworth | 60.12% | 39.88% |
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| 15 | Hetton | 58.47% | 41.53% |
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| 16 | St Chad's | 56.12% | 43.88% |
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| 17 | St Anne's | 51.69% | 48.31% |
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| 18 | Millfield (Sunderland) | 51.26% | 48.74% |
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| 19 | Pallion | 48.27% | 51.73% |
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| 20 | Castle (Sunderland) | 47.76% | 52.24% |
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| 21 | Washington North | 46.1% | 53.9% |
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| 22 | Sandhill | 44.37% | 55.63% |
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| 23 | Southwick (Sunderland) | 41.44% | 58.56% |
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| 24 | Redhill (Sunderland) | 40.39% | 59.61% |
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| 25 | Hendon (Sunderland) | 31.01% | 68.99% |
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Hetton Downs is ranked 15 out of 25 wards in Sunderland for the percentage of home owners.What is the population of Hetton Downs and Sunderland?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Sunderland including Hetton Downs. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Barnes | 10595 |
| Castle | 10838 |
| Copt Hill | 11853 |
| Doxford | 9847 |
| Fulwell | 10850 |
| Hendon | 12987 |
| Hetton | 11831 |
| Houghton | 11740 |
| Millfield | 13038 |
| Pallion | 10827 |
| Redhill | 11112 |
| Ryhope | 11363 |
| Sandhill | 10786 |
| Shiney Row | 13170 |
| Silksworth | 10194 |
| Southwick | 10749 |
| St Anne's | 10981 |
| St Chad's | 9169 |
| St Michael's | 10682 |
| St Peter's | 10851 |
| Washington Central | 10818 |
| Washington East | 11326 |
| Washington North | 10847 |
| Washington South | 10005 |
| Washington West | 11387 |
| Sunderland Total | 277846 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
