Is Port Clarence in Middlesbrough 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 Port Clarence older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Port Clarence and Middlesbrough? What is the claimant count in Port Clarence and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Port Clarence Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Port Clarence 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 Port Clarence to the national average for England.
| Level | Central | England |
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| No Qualifications | 25.92% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 9.14% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 10.4% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.35% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 18.5% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 29.57% | 33.92% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Port Clarence and Middlesbrough
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Port Clarence either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 25.41 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 74.59 of Port Clarence residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Central (Middlesbrough) | 25.41% | 74.59% |
| Middlesbrough | 54.99% | 45.01% |
| North East | 60.27% | 39.73% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Port Clarence has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.
Port Clarence compared to other wards in Middlesbrough
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Nunthorpe | 91.93% | 8.07% |
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| 2 | Marton West | 85.99% | 14.01% |
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| 3 | Stainton & Thornton | 85.94% | 14.06% |
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| 4 | Trimdon | 85.43% | 14.57% |
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| 5 | Kader | 85% | 15% |
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| 6 | Acklam | 82.58% | 17.42% |
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| 7 | Marton East | 78.43% | 21.57% |
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| 8 | Linthorpe | 71.47% | 28.53% |
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| 9 | Ladgate | 63.29% | 36.71% |
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| 10 | Ayresome | 62.05% | 37.95% |
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| 11 | Park (Middlesbrough) | 60.88% | 39.12% |
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| 12 | Coulby Newham | 58.55% | 41.45% |
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| 13 | Park End & Beckfield | 43.03% | 56.97% |
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| 14 | Hemlington | 40.65% | 59.35% |
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| 15 | Longlands & Beechwood | 39.66% | 60.34% |
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| 16 | Berwick Hills & Pallister | 38.31% | 61.69% |
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| 17 | Brambles & Thorntree | 35.36% | 64.64% |
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| 18 | North Ormesby | 29.51% | 70.49% |
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| 19 | Newport (Middlesbrough) | 26.74% | 73.26% |
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| 20 | Central (Middlesbrough) | 25.41% | 74.59% |
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Port Clarence is ranked 20 out of 20 wards in Middlesbrough for the percentage of home owners.Port Clarence 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 Middlesbrough.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Middlesbrough | 6.3% | -0.5% |
| 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 | 29.1% |
| In Part-Time Work | 31.75% |
| Unemployed | 14.25% |
Port Clarence & Middlesbrough 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 Port Clarence in the Middlesbrough local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Central (Middlesbrough) | 60.93% | 39.07% |
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| Middlesbrough | 87.71% | 12.29% |
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| North East | 93.23% | 6.77% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Port Clarence compared to other wards in Middlesbrough
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Central | 60.93% | 39.07% |
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| 2 | Newport | 61.8% | 38.2% |
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| 3 | North Ormesby | 75.91% | 24.09% |
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| 4 | Park | 83.92% | 16.08% |
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| 5 | Linthorpe | 85.72% | 14.28% |
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| 6 | Longlands & Beechwood | 88.02% | 11.98% |
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| 7 | Ayresome | 90.9% | 9.1% |
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| 8 | Kader | 92.15% | 7.85% |
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| 9 | Acklam | 93.1% | 6.9% |
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| 10 | Ladgate | 93.4% | 6.6% |
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| 11 | Marton East | 93.64% | 6.36% |
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| 12 | Nunthorpe | 95.3% | 4.7% |
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| 13 | Brambles & Thorntree | 95.49% | 4.51% |
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| 14 | Berwick Hills & Pallister | 95.56% | 4.44% |
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| 15 | Trimdon | 96.05% | 3.95% |
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| 16 | Hemlington | 96.61% | 3.39% |
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| 17 | Coulby Newham | 96.75% | 3.25% |
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| 18 | Park End & Beckfield | 96.81% | 3.19% |
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| 19 | Stainton & Thornton | 97.16% | 2.84% |
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| 20 | Marton West | 97.17% | 2.83% |
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';Port Clarence is ranked 1 out of 20 wards in Middlesbrough for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Port Clarence Health Statistics
Central 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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| Central (Middlesbrough) | 46.61% | 31.85% | 14.33% | 5.33% | 1.89% |
| Middlesbrough | 46.7% | 32.23% | 13.77% | 5.54% | 1.77% |
| 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 Middlesbrough changed since 2011?
Middlesbrough residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.8% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 45.41% | 32.72% | 14.25% | 5.78% | 1.84% |
| 2021 | 46.7% | 32.23% | 13.77% | 5.54% | 1.77% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Port Clarence Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Central.| 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 Port Clarence?
The largest employment sector in Port Clarence is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Elementary Occupations | 20.3% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 15.13% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 14.98% |
| Professional Occupations | 13.12% |
| Skilled Trades | 7.47% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 6.62% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 6.23% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 4.61% |
What is the population of Port Clarence and Middlesbrough?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Middlesbrough including Port Clarence. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Acklam | 5616 |
| Ayresome | 6161 |
| Berwick Hills & Pallister | 9037 |
| Brambles & Thorntree | 8632 |
| Central | 13001 |
| Coulby Newham | 8507 |
| Hemlington | 6226 |
| Kader | 5150 |
| Ladgate | 5317 |
| Linthorpe | 6529 |
| Longlands & Beechwood | 10664 |
| Marton East | 5424 |
| Marton West | 5183 |
| Newport | 12335 |
| North Ormesby | 3077 |
| Nunthorpe | 4857 |
| Park | 9815 |
| Park End & Beckfield | 7658 |
| Stainton & Thornton | 3130 |
| Trimdon | 4966 |
| Middlesbrough Total | 141285 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
