Is Redcar in Redcar and Cleveland 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 Redcar older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Redcar and Redcar and Cleveland? What is the claimant count in Redcar and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.What are the occupations of the residents of Redcar?
The largest employment sector in Redcar is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 17.98% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 13.46% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 12.41% |
| Skilled Trades | 11.73% |
| Elementary Occupations | 10% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.48% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 8.69% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 7.41% |
Redcar Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Redcar 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 Redcar to the national average for England.
| Level | West Dyke | England |
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| No Qualifications | 16.97% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 9.42% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.52% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.99% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 20.82% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 27.56% | 33.92% |
Redcar Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in West Dyke.| 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 | |
Redcar Health Statistics
West Dyke 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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| West Dyke | 42.55% | 35.88% | 14.74% | 5.29% | 1.53% |
| Redcar and Cleveland | 42.54% | 34% | 15.84% | 5.8% | 1.82% |
| 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 Redcar and Cleveland changed since 2011?
Redcar and Cleveland residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.25% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 42.38% | 33.91% | 15.87% | 6.05% | 1.79% |
| 2021 | 42.54% | 34% | 15.84% | 5.8% | 1.82% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Redcar 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 Redcar and Cleveland.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Redcar and Cleveland | 4.4% | -0.3% |
| North East | 4.3% | -0.5% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|
| In Employment | 50.98% |
| In Part-Time Work | 28.89% |
| Unemployed | 5.2% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Redcar and Redcar and Cleveland
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Redcar either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 79.38 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 20.62 of Redcar residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| West Dyke | 79.38% | 20.62% |
| Redcar and Cleveland | 64.66% | 35.34% |
| North East | 60.27% | 39.73% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Redcar has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Redcar compared to other wards in Redcar and Cleveland
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Belmont (Redcar and Cleveland) | 85.99% | 14.01% |
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| 2 | Wheatlands | 84.89% | 15.11% |
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| 3 | Hutton | 84.07% | 15.94% |
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| 4 | Longbeck | 82.77% | 17.23% |
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| 5 | West Dyke | 79.38% | 20.62% |
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| 6 | St Germain's | 75.31% | 24.69% |
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| 7 | Ormesby (Redcar and Cleveland) | 74.46% | 25.54% |
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| 8 | Zetland | 73.42% | 26.58% |
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| 9 | Teesville | 72.32% | 27.68% |
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| 10 | Normanby | 72.22% | 27.78% |
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| 11 | Skelton East | 68.63% | 31.37% |
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| 12 | Brotton | 67.35% | 32.65% |
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| 13 | Saltburn | 66.73% | 33.27% |
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| 14 | Newcomen | 65.38% | 34.62% |
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| 15 | Skelton West | 62.16% | 37.84% |
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| 16 | Lockwood | 58.71% | 41.29% |
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| 17 | Loftus | 58.56% | 41.44% |
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| 18 | Guisborough | 56.85% | 43.15% |
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| 19 | South Bank | 51.69% | 48.31% |
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| 20 | Dormanstown | 50.93% | 49.07% |
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| 21 | Coatham | 49.54% | 50.46% |
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| 22 | Eston | 49.53% | 50.47% |
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| 23 | Kirkleatham | 48.24% | 51.76% |
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| 24 | Grangetown (Redcar and Cleveland) | 27.65% | 72.35% |
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Redcar is ranked 5 out of 24 wards in Redcar and Cleveland for the percentage of home owners.Redcar & Redcar and Cleveland 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 Redcar in the Redcar and Cleveland local area district.
Redcar has a lower rate of immigrants than Redcar and Cleveland, the North East region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| West Dyke | 97.41% | 2.59% |
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| Redcar and Cleveland | 97.08% | 2.92% |
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| North East | 93.23% | 6.77% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Redcar compared to other wards in Redcar and Cleveland
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | South Bank | 91.9% | 8.1% |
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| 2 | Coatham | 94.3% | 5.7% |
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| 3 | Saltburn | 95.28% | 4.72% |
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| 4 | Grangetown | 95.59% | 4.41% |
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| 5 | Dormanstown | 96.67% | 3.33% |
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| 6 | Zetland | 96.98% | 3.02% |
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| 7 | Hutton | 97.17% | 2.83% |
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| 8 | Kirkleatham | 97.24% | 2.76% |
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| 9 | Guisborough | 97.28% | 2.72% |
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| 10 | Ormesby | 97.38% | 2.62% |
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| 11 | West Dyke | 97.41% | 2.59% |
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| 12 | Newcomen | 97.47% | 2.53% |
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| 13 | Longbeck | 97.61% | 2.39% |
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| 14 | Belmont | 97.68% | 2.32% |
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| 15 | Eston | 97.68% | 2.32% |
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| 16 | Wheatlands | 97.68% | 2.32% |
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| 17 | Normanby | 97.87% | 2.13% |
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| 18 | St Germain's | 97.92% | 2.08% |
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| 19 | Loftus | 98.08% | 1.92% |
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| 20 | Skelton East | 98.11% | 1.89% |
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| 21 | Lockwood | 98.11% | 1.89% |
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| 22 | Skelton West | 98.13% | 1.87% |
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| 23 | Brotton | 98.23% | 1.77% |
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| 24 | Teesville | 98.27% | 1.73% |
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';Redcar is ranked 11 out of 24 wards in Redcar and Cleveland for the number of residents born outside of the UK.What is the population of Redcar and Redcar and Cleveland?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Redcar and Cleveland including Redcar. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Belmont | 4292 |
| Brotton | 6905 |
| Coatham | 5123 |
| Dormanstown | 4679 |
| Eston | 7578 |
| Grangetown | 6619 |
| Guisborough | 8063 |
| Hutton | 6420 |
| Kirkleatham | 7458 |
| Lockwood | 2367 |
| Loftus | 6472 |
| Longbeck | 4026 |
| Newcomen | 5199 |
| Normanby | 6724 |
| Ormesby | 6325 |
| Saltburn | 6060 |
| Skelton East | 4212 |
| Skelton West | 4739 |
| South Bank | 5353 |
| St Germain's | 7115 |
| Teesville | 5826 |
| West Dyke | 5947 |
| Wheatlands | 5367 |
| Zetland | 4359 |
| Redcar and Cleveland Total | 137228 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
