We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Skerne Park in Darlington 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 Skerne Park older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Skerne Park and Darlington? Is Skerne Park an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
How many residents own or rent their home in Skerne Park and Darlington
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Skerne Park either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 40.89 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 59.11 of Skerne Park residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area |
Owned |
Rented |
Park East |
40.89% |
59.11% |
Darlington |
62.75% |
37.25% |
North East |
60.27% |
39.73% |
England |
61.31% |
38.69% |
Skerne Park has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.
Skerne Park compared to other wards in Darlington
# |
Ward |
Owned |
Rented |
1 |
Mowden |
86.61% |
13.39% |
2 |
Hummersknott |
86.32% |
13.68% |
3 |
Heighington & Coniscliffe |
81.8% |
18.2% |
4 |
Hurworth |
80.88% |
19.12% |
5 |
Sadberge & Middleton St George |
80.42% |
19.58% |
6 |
Harrowgate Hill |
77.94% |
22.06% |
7 |
Park West |
76.78% |
23.22% |
8 |
College (Darlington) |
76.27% |
23.73% |
9 |
Whinfield |
73.29% |
26.71% |
10 |
Brinkburn & Faverdale |
70.3% |
29.7% |
11 |
Haughton & Springfield |
63.28% |
36.72% |
12 |
Pierremont |
58.1% |
41.9% |
13 |
Red Hall & Lingfield |
57.83% |
42.17% |
14 |
Eastbourne |
56.58% |
43.42% |
15 |
Cockerton |
54.19% |
45.81% |
16 |
Bank Top & Lascelles |
48.09% |
51.91% |
17 |
North Road |
47.83% |
52.17% |
18 |
Stephenson |
45.08% |
54.92% |
19 |
Park East |
40.89% |
59.11% |
20 |
Northgate (Darlington) |
34.68% |
65.32% |
Skerne Park is ranked 19 out of 20 wards in Darlington for the percentage of home owners.
What are the occupations of the residents of Skerne Park?
The largest employment sector in Skerne Park is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.
Sector |
Proportion |
Elementary Occupations |
19.57% |
Professional Occupations |
13.24% |
Caring, leisure & Other Services |
10.9% |
Process Plant & Machine Operatives |
10.03% |
Skilled Trades |
9.97% |
Associate Professional & Technical |
9.72% |
Administrative & Secretarial |
7.84% |
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials |
7.35% |
Skerne Park 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 |
Darlington |
4.3% |
-0.2% |
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 Skerne Park 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 Skerne Park.
Economic Status |
Proportion |
In Employment |
52.58% |
In Part-Time Work |
25.14% |
Unemployed |
9.77% |
74.86% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Skerne Park
Skerne Park Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Skerne Park 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 Skerne Park to the national average for England.
Level |
Park East |
England |
No Qualifications |
23.89% |
18.08% |
Level 1 |
10.87% |
9.69% |
Level 2 |
15.01% |
13.32% |
Apprenticeship |
6.07% |
5.32% |
Level 3 |
17.82% |
16.92% |
Level 4 |
23.86% |
33.92% |
Skerne Park & 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 Skerne Park in the Darlington local area district.
Area |
Born in UK |
Born outside UK |
Park East |
87.22% |
12.78% |
Darlington |
92.18% |
7.82% |
North East |
93.23% |
6.77% |
England |
82.65% |
17.35% |
Skerne Park compared to other wards in Darlington
# |
Ward |
Born in UK |
Born outside UK |
1 |
Northgate |
77.89% |
22.11% |
2 |
Park East |
87.22% |
12.78% |
3 |
Stephenson |
87.89% |
12.11% |
4 |
Pierremont |
88.95% |
11.05% |
5 |
Eastbourne |
89.03% |
10.97% |
6 |
Bank Top & Lascelles |
90.36% |
9.64% |
7 |
College |
91.76% |
8.24% |
8 |
North Road |
91.9% |
8.1% |
9 |
Red Hall & Lingfield |
92.51% |
7.49% |
10 |
Park West |
93.85% |
6.15% |
11 |
Hummersknott |
93.92% |
6.08% |
12 |
Cockerton |
94.66% |
5.34% |
13 |
Haughton & Springfield |
94.77% |
5.23% |
14 |
Brinkburn & Faverdale |
94.82% |
5.18% |
15 |
Mowden |
95.16% |
4.84% |
16 |
Whinfield |
95.16% |
4.84% |
17 |
Harrowgate Hill |
95.81% |
4.19% |
18 |
Sadberge & Middleton St George |
95.87% |
4.13% |
19 |
Hurworth |
96.4% |
3.6% |
20 |
Heighington & Coniscliffe |
96.42% |
3.58% |
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Skerne Park is ranked 2 out of 20 wards in Darlington for the number of residents born outside of the UK.
Skerne Park Health Statistics
Park East 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 |
Park East |
42.34% |
34.71% |
15.38% |
5.89% |
1.67% |
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 |
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
Skerne Park Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Park East.
Age Band |
Proportion |
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 Skerne Park and Darlington?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Darlington including Skerne Park. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
Ward |
Population |
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.
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