Socio-economic statistics for Coatham Mundeville, Darlington

Socio-economic statistics for Coatham Mundeville, Darlington

We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Coatham Mundeville 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 Coatham Mundeville older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Coatham Mundeville and Darlington? Is Coatham Mundeville an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.

Coatham Mundeville Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Coatham Mundeville 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 Coatham Mundeville to the national average for England.
Level Heighington & Coniscliffe England
No Qualifications 12.33% 18.08%
Level 1 7.59% 9.69%
Level 2 13.48% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 5.79% 5.32%
Level 3 18.86% 16.92%
Level 4 39.9% 33.92%

Coatham Mundeville & 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 Coatham Mundeville in the Darlington local area district.

Coatham Mundeville has a lower rate of immigrants than Darlington, the North East region and England as a whole.
Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Heighington & Coniscliffe 96.42% 3.58%
Darlington 92.18% 7.82%
North East 93.23% 6.77%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Coatham Mundeville 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%
'; Coatham Mundeville is ranked 20 out of 20 wards in Darlington for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

How many residents own or rent their home in Coatham Mundeville and Darlington

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Coatham Mundeville either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 81.8 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 18.2 of Coatham Mundeville residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Heighington & Coniscliffe 81.8% 18.2%
Darlington 62.75% 37.25%
North East 60.27% 39.73%
England 61.31% 38.69%

Coatham Mundeville has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.

Coatham Mundeville 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%
Coatham Mundeville is ranked 3 out of 20 wards in Darlington for the percentage of home owners.

Coatham Mundeville Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Heighington & Coniscliffe.
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

Coatham Mundeville 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%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
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 Coatham Mundeville 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 Coatham Mundeville.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 58.8%
In Part-Time Work 24.67%
Unemployed 1.88%
75.33% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Coatham Mundeville

What are the occupations of the residents of Coatham Mundeville?

The largest employment sector in Coatham Mundeville is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector Proportion
Professional Occupations 23.9%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 17.91%
Associate Professional & Technical 13.08%
Skilled Trades 11.16%
Administrative & Secretarial 9.62%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 6.54%
Elementary Occupations 6.54%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 5.34%

Coatham Mundeville Health Statistics

Heighington & Coniscliffe 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
Heighington & Coniscliffe 51.99% 33.99% 9.72% 3.15% 1.16%
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

What is the population of Coatham Mundeville and Darlington?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Darlington including Coatham Mundeville. 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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