We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Harrowgate Hill 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 Harrowgate Hill older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Harrowgate Hill and Darlington? Is Harrowgate Hill an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
What are the occupations of the residents of Harrowgate Hill?
The largest employment sector in Harrowgate Hill is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Elementary Occupations | 18.88% |
| Skilled Trades | 11.39% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 11.39% |
| Professional Occupations | 10.2% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.95% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 9.76% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 9.26% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 7.09% |
Harrowgate Hill Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Harrowgate Hill 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
| Level | North Road | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 24.28% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 12.28% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 15.57% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.35% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.76% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 19.2% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Harrowgate Hill & 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 Harrowgate Hill in the Darlington local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| North Road | 91.9% | 8.1% |
| Darlington | 92.18% | 7.82% |
| North East | 93.23% | 6.77% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Harrowgate Hill 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% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Harrowgate Hill and Darlington
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Harrowgate Hill either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 47.83 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 52.17 of Harrowgate Hill residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| North Road | 47.83% | 52.17% |
| Darlington | 62.75% | 37.25% |
| North East | 60.27% | 39.73% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Harrowgate Hill has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.
Harrowgate Hill 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% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Harrowgate Hill Health Statistics
North Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Road | 38.87% | 36.29% | 17.11% | 6.41% | 1.32% |
| 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
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
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
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Harrowgate Hill 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
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|---|
| In Employment | 52.83% |
| In Part-Time Work | 26.9% |
| Unemployed | 7.99% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Harrowgate Hill Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in North Road.| 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 | |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Harrowgate Hill and Darlington?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Darlington including Harrowgate Hill. 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 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
