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Derwent Tower, Gateshead, NE11 9AF | Demographic profile

This area is in a working class neighbourhood popular with families

Demographic data is collected by the Office for National Statistics in the census. This information is grouped into small geographic areas a few streets in size.

National politics

    Gateshead Borough is represented by the Labour party.

Labour

National (General) Election 2019

53.61%
Labour
34.74%
Conservative
7.32%
Liberal Democrat
4.33%
Green
Voting margin 18.87%
Voting turnout 59.0%

This location falls within the parliamentary constituency of Gateshead Borough, represented by the Labour MP, Ian Mearns. At the last general election Labour won control with a majority of 7,200 votes over Conservative. A breakdown of voting at the last election is shown above.

Population

  • 1367 people living in the immediate local area as of the most recent census
low density urban

The most recent data we have available indicates that this area is fairly densely populated, with 1367 people living in the neighbourhood.

While population density on its own doesn't mean a huge deal, a fairly densely populated area might mean that you're more likely to experience issues like noise or congestion caused by local traffic. However, it also might mean that key services and facilities are more accessible, located where the largest number of people can reach them.

Average age of local residents

  • Slightly older than the National average of 39
44 years old
5%
4%
0-4
6%
4%
5-9
6%
6%
10-15
4%
2%
16-19
6%
7%
20-24
6%
7%
25-29
19%
16%
30-44
25%
25%
45-64
18%
23%
65+

Population breakdown by age range

  • National Average
  • This Area

Popularity with families

  • Popular with young families

This area is popular with young families. The majority of people living here are single.

Income

  • Average household income is around the National average
33k
Average annual income

Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a less affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income around the National average.

Deprivation

  • This particular area is, statistically, one of poorer scoring areas when it comes to official government deprivation figures
below average

Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Gateshead is, statistically, one of poorer scoring areas when it comes to official government deprivation figures

This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.

Industry of employment

  • Most popular sectors: Retail, Manufacturing, and Health
Retail

Typical industries in which local people are employed include Retail, Manufacturing, and Health

Travel to work

  • Most popular travel methods: Car and Walking
Car

Most people travel to their workplace by Car (59%) and Walking (17%)

Average age of local residents

  • Slightly older than the North East region average of 39
44 years old
5%
4%
0-4
6%
4%
5-9
7%
6%
10-15
5%
2%
16-19
5%
7%
20-24
5%
7%
25-29
22%
16%
30-44
24%
25%
45-64
16%
23%
65+

Population breakdown by age range

  • North East region Average
  • This Area

Income

  • Average household income is slightly higher than the North East region average
33k
Average annual income

Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a less affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income slightly higher than the North East region average.

Deprivation

  • This particular area scores poorly in official government deprivation statistics compared to other places in North East
below average

Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Gateshead is, statistically, one of poorer scoring areas when it comes to official government deprivation figures

This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.

Local politics

    Gateshead Borough is represented by the Labour party.

 
Labour

Local elections

51
Labour
15
Lib Dem
Voting margin 36

Locally, this area falls under the responsibility of Gateshead, which is controlled by the Labour party.

Average age of local residents

  • Substantially older than the Newcastle Locality average of 33
44 years old
7%
4%
0-4
7%
4%
5-9
7%
6%
10-15
5%
2%
16-19
10%
7%
20-24
11%
7%
25-29
23%
16%
30-44
18%
25%
45-64
8%
23%
65+

Population breakdown by age range

  • Newcastle Locality Average
  • This Area

Income

  • Average household income is slightly higher than the Newcastle Locality average
33k
Average annual income

Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a less affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income slightly higher than the Newcastle Locality average.

Deprivation

  • This particular area scores significantly better than Newcastle in official government statistics reflecting household income, employment, health and access to opportunities
below average

Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Gateshead is, statistically, one of poorer scoring areas when it comes to official government deprivation figures

This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.