2012 Statistical Profile

Teesdale Area Action Partnership

Altogether better Durham Area Action Partnership Map 1: Teesdale AAP and covering MSOAs

Research and Consultation, Assistant Chief Executive’s Office. 1 Contents 1. Foreword 3 2. Data Construction Method 3 3. Altogether Better Durham – Priority Themes 3 4. Background 4 5. Local community data for the Teesdale AAP 4 6. People and Place a. Population i. Percentage change since 2005 5 ii. Age Pyramid 6 iii. Counts 6 b. Ethnicity 7 c. Life Expectancy (by MSOA) 7 d. Public Perception 8 7. Index of Deprivation 2010 9 8. Altogether Wealthier a. Business and Industry i. Businesses and Employees 10 ii. Income 11 iii. Job Centre Vacancies 11 b. Unemployment i. JSA Claimants 12 ii. Duration and Age 14 iii. Youth Unemployment in the 18 to 24 population 15 c. Young People participating in Youth Work Programmes 16 d. Key Benefits 17 e. Worklessness 18 f. Fuel Poverty 19 g. Council Tax Bands 19 9. Altogether Better for Children and Young People a. Primary Schools i. Pupils Attending Schools 20 ii. Pupils Living in the AAP 21 b. Secondary Schools i. Pupils Attending Schools 22 ii. Pupils Living in the AAP 23 c. Further Education 23 d. NEETs 24 e. School Absences 24 f. Child Poverty 25 10. Altogether Healthier a. Healthy Lifestyles (JSNA) 26 b. Incapacity/Severe Disablement Benefits – Reasons for Claiming 26 c. Adult Referrals (JSNA) i. Adult Referrals 27 ii. Alcohol and Drug Referrals 27 d. Home/Day Care and Direct Payments (JSNA) 28 e. Teenage Conceptions 28 11. Altogether Safer a. Crime Rates 29 b. Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) rates i. Overall ASB rates 30 ii. Youth ASB rates 31 12. Altogether Greener a. Domestic Energy Use and Household Energy Efficiency 32

Research and Consultation, Assistant Chief Executive’s Office. 2 1. Foreword

This profile pulls together a range of indicators to provide a profile of the Teesdale Area Action Partnership (AAP) and of the people who live there.

The Teesdale AAP was formed to tackle the various issues affecting the people living in the area and to work to improve their quality of life. Now in its fourth year the AAP has set the following priorities for 2012/13:

1. Children and young people 2. Tourism 3. Job prospects and Enterprise 4. Natural and Built Environment.

The information within this profile is intended to provide the background against which these priorities are set and can be used to inform the process for setting the priorities for 2013/14.

2. Data Construction Method The figures quoted in this profile were the latest available in June 2012. Figures for the AAP have been constructed from lower geographical areas through a process of aggregation using census wards (unless otherwise stated). In some cases lower super output area (LSOA) figures, rounded to the nearest five, are used. The various indicators have then been grouped into the council’s five ‘Altogether’ priority themes.

Variances in totals are due to rounding errors and differences in aggregations of sub categories within the dataset, for example age groups. Differences in household/dwelling counts are due to using different databases both locally and nationally.

To enhance links between the profile and the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) for the county, the sub communities used in the 2011 profile have been replaced with the middle super output area (MSOA) census geography. This has allowed for the inclusion of a number of indicators used in the JSNA. Where MSOAs cross AAP boundaries these MSOAs are included in each AAP area they cover. Therefore the sum of the MSOAs will not match the AAP figures quoted.

3. Altogether Better Durham – Priority Themes The County Durham Partnership has developed a vision to reflect the views and aspirations of the community and opportunities for improvement. This is focused around an ‘Altogether Better Durham’. This vision is comprised of two components, being to have an ‘Altogether Better Place’ which is ‘Altogether Better for People’.

This vision helps to provide a framework which guides all of our detailed plans and programmes which will turn our vision into a reality and comprises five priority themes:

Altogether Wealthier: Focusing on creating a vibrant economy and putting regeneration and economic development at the heart of all our plans. Altogether Better for Children and Young People: Enabling children and young people to develop and achieve their aspirations and to maximise their potential in line with Every Child Matters. Altogether Healthier: Improving health and wellbeing. Altogether Safer: Creating a safer and more cohesive county. Altogether Greener: Ensuring an attractive and 'liveable' local environment, and contributing to tackling global environment challenges.

Research and Consultation, Assistant Chief Executive’s Office. 3 4. Background

Situated to the south west of the county, the Teesdale AAP stretches from in the south east, to Harwood in the north west. The AAP is bordered by to the south, to the west and by the other AAPs of:

ƒ and ƒ .

The Teesdale AAP is ‘rural’ in nature with a population of just over 24,6001. Covering an area of over 83,600 hectares (322.8 sq. miles), the AAP has a population density of 0.3 (people/hectare), substantially lower than that of the county (2.3).

The Upper within the Teesdale AAP lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The main town is , situated on the banks of the , which grew up around the ancient castle. To reinvigorate the town and surrounding areas a 20 year plan has been developed called the Barnard Castle Vision.

Other centres are Middleton-in-Teesdale, , Gainford, Cockfield and Evenwood. The rest of the population is spread thinly across many very small communities, including former mining villages in the east of the area and large numbers of agricultural holdings in the rural south/west areas. The major road links are the A66 transpennine route, the A68 – Corbridge route and the A688 Barnard Castle to route, the nearest rail link is in nearby Darlington.

The major places of interest in the area include the Museum and the waterfalls at High and Low Force.

5. Local community data for the Teesdale AAP

Local data is presented for the following MSOAs2 which cover the Teesdale AAP:

MSOA Code MSOA Name E02004347 Barnard Castle and E02004346 Bowes and Middleton-in-Teesdale E02004345 Hamsterley and Staindrop

A full description of these boundaries can be found on the Office for National Statistics (ONS) website.

1 Office for National Statistics (ONS) mid 2010 Estimates 2 Middle Super Output Areas (MSOAs) are one layer of a set of national boundaries designed for the 2001 Census. They were developed to provide a range of areas of a consistent size whose boundaries would not change over time. These MSOAs would have a minimum population of 5000 people and would be constrained within local authority boundaries current at the time of the Census.

Research and Consultation, Assistant Chief Executive’s Office. 4 6. People and Place

a(i). Population3: Percentage change since 2005

• The population of the AAP increased slightly by 0.1% between 2005 and 2010.

• There has been a fall in the school and working age population since 2005, however the 0 to 4 age group has risen by 2.3%.

• There has been an 8.6% rise in the retired population in the AAP with an 18.1% rise in the 85+ age group.

Table 1a: Population change: 2005 to 2010

2005 to 2010 change in population - % in age group Working All Area/MSOA 0-4 5-15 Retired2 85+ age1 people Barnard Castle and Startforth 2.9 -0.8 -2.0 9.7 14.1 0.8 Bowes and Middleton-in-Teesdale 9.3 -3.0 -5.8 12.6 15.7 -1.4 Hamsterley and Staindrop -0.3 0.1 -1.6 6.4 22.3 0.2 Teesdale 2.3 -4.9 -1.8 8.6 18.1 0.1 County Durham 11.8 -7.6 3.5 7.1 20.5 3.1 North East 10.6 -8.9 3.4 4.4 22.6 2.3 & Wales 12.7 -4.8 3.4 6.9 20.4 3.4 Source: ONS 2010 experimental LSOA and MSOA population estimates. 1. Working Age is defined as Male/Female 16/64. 2. Retired is defined as Male/Female 65+.

3 These population figures, (unless otherwise stated), are the ONS 2010 mid year population estimates. The detailed population estimates from the 2011 Census will become available in the winter of 2012.

Research and Consultation, Assistant Chief Executive’s Office. 5 6. People and Place

a(ii). Population: Age Pyramid

• The proportion of people aged 45+ in the AAP is larger than in England & Wales.

Figure 1: Age pyramid – 5 year age groups, (ONS mid 2010 population estimates)

85+ Female: Teesdale

80-84 Male: Teesdale

75-79 Female: England&Wales

70-74 Male: England&Wales 65-69

60-64

55-59

50-54

45-49

40-44

Age Groups 35-39

30-34

25-29

20-24

15-19

10-14

5-9

0-4

10% 8% 6% 4% 2% 0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% Male % Female

a(iii). Population: Counts

Table 1b: 2010 population age groups

2010 - age groups

Working 2 Area/MSOA 0-4 5-15 1 Retired 85+ All people age Barnard Castle and Startforth 246 844 4,198 1,591 251 6,879 Bowes and Middleton-in-Teesdale 224 613 3,143 1,097 103 5,077 Hamsterley and Staindrop 598 1,556 7,839 2,661 324 12,654 Teesdale 1,068 3,013 15,180 5,349 678 24,610 County Durham 28,176 60,225 331,347 91,056 10,761 510,804 North East 148,700 309,300 1,699,700 448,900 56,500 2,606,600 England & Wales 3,440,700 6,873,700 35,761,700 9,164,400 1,274,300 55,240,500 Source: ONS 2010 experimental LSOA and MSOA population estimates. 1. Working Age is defined as male/female 16/64. 2. Retired is defined as male/female 65+.

Research and Consultation, Assistant Chief Executive’s Office. 6 6. People and Place b. Ethnicity:

• In 2001 the AAP had a very low percentage of the population from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups.

Table 2: Percentage of the population by ethnic group

Black, Asian & Chinese/ Area White minority Mixed Asian Black Other ethnic Total Teesdale 99.26 0.74 0.32 0.11 0.04 0.28 County Durham 98.98 1.02 0.32 0.33 0.08 0.29 North East 97.61 2.39 0.49 1.34 0.16 0.41 England 90.92 9.08 1.31 4.58 2.30 0.89

Source: Office for National Statistics - 2001 Census. c. Life expectancy4:

The following table is at the MSOA geography only. Figures for the AAP are not available.

• All MSOAs covering the Teesdale AAP area have relatively high life expectancies when compared to the county and are similar to, or higher than, England.

Table 3: Four year average (2006 to 2010) life expectancies

Life Expectancy 2006 to 2010

Area/MSOA Male Female

Barnard Castle and Startforth 78.0 82.4 Bowes and Middleton-in-Teesdale 79.0 85.6 Hamsterley and Staindrop 78.0 82.0 County Durham 76.9 80.9 England 78.3 82.3 Source: Public Health Observatories website, 2012. Averaged between 2006 and 2010. Average life expectancy from birth for those born between 2006 and 2010.

4 Definition: the probable number of years a person will live if born during the specified time period, as determined by mortality in their specific geographic area. It may be individually determined by the person's condition or race, sex, age, or other demographic factors.

Research and Consultation, Assistant Chief Executive’s Office. 7 6. People and Place d. Public Perception: 2010 Residents Survey

• 96% of Teesdale AAP residents were satisfied with their local area as a place to live. This is the highest of all AAPs in County Durham (88%). • Over half of Teesdale AAP residents (54%) were satisfied with the state of the roads and pavements in their local area. This is better than as the county as a whole (47%). • Almost four out of five (78%) Teesdale AAP residents were satisfied with the standard of street cleaning in their area. This is around the same as the rest of County Durham (77%). • Around one in five (22%) Teesdale AAP residents were aware of their local AAP. This is close to as the county overall percentage where one in four of respondents (24%) are aware. • Just under half of respondents (42%) from Teesdale AAP felt they could influence local decision making in their local area. This is better than the county (39%). • Almost four out of five (79%) Teesdale AAP residents regarded their health as either good or very good. This is higher than the rest of County Durham (74%). • Perceptions of safety in Teesdale AAP were the highest in the county. Just 2% of Teesdale residents felt either very or fairly unsafe in their local neighbourhood at night. This is better than the rest of the county (10%) and national levels.

Research and Consultation, Assistant Chief Executive’s Office. 8 7. Index of Deprivation 2010

Deprivation:

• A lower percentage (10.8%) of the population in the area live in the top 30% most deprived areas nationally, when compared with the whole of County Durham. • A higher percentage of the population in the AAP live in the top 10% and top 30% most deprived areas in the Housing Domain compared to the county.

Map 2: Index of Deprivation 2010

Crown Copyright – Durham County Council LA 100049055 2012

Table 4: Percentage of the population living in deprived areas, by domain

Teesdale County Durham

ID2010 Domain Top 10% Top 30% Top 10% Top 30% Overall 0.0 10.8 11.4 45.5 Income 0.0 10.8 9.0 42.5 Employment 4.0 26.4 30.9 65.0 Health 4.0 35.1 27.5 71.0 Education 0.0 10.8 15.3 46.9 Housing 20.2 37.8 1.8 8.2 Crime 0.0 0.0 4.1 21.5 Environment 0.0 3.9 0.0 0.7 Child Index 0.0 4.5 4.8 34.8 Older Person Index 0.0 15.4 5.5 40.1 Source: Communities And Local Government Index of Deprivation 2010, ONS 2008 population estimates.

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a(i). Business and Industry: Businesses and Employees5

• The majority of businesses in the Teesdale AAP are classed as small with 10 or fewer employees. • There was a 6.2% rise in the number of businesses in the AAP between 2005/07 and 2007/09. • There was a small fall (1.3%) in the number of people employed by businesses in the AAP between 2005/07 and 2007/09.

Table 5a: Percentage of businesses

Business Units

2005 to 2007 2007 to 2009 % change

Less than Less than 11 or more 11 or more Total Area Total 10 Total 10 employees employees businesses employees employees

Count 1,029 893 136 1,093 964 129 Teesdale 6.2 % 7.6 86.8 13.2 7.6 88.2 11.8 County Durham 100.0 80.3 19.7 100.0 81.0 19.0 6.2 England & Wales - 84.4 15.6 - 84.9 15.1 2.3

Source: ONS Annual Business Inquiry 2005/07 and 2007/09

Table 5b: Percentage of employees in businesses

Employees in Businesses

% 2005 to 2007 2007 to 2009 change

Total (% Total 11- 50- 200 or 50- 200 or Area of 1-10 (% of 1-10 11-49 Total 49 199 more 199 more county) county)

Count 8,047 2,566 2,443 1,229 1,809 7,945 2,804 2,246 1,182 1,714 Teesdale -1.3 % 4.8 31.9 30.4 15.3 22.5 4.8 35.3 28.3 14.9 21.6 County Durham 100.0 20.7 27.6 23.9 27.7 100.0 21.3 27.6 23.4 27.7 -0.9 England & Wales - 20.9 24.5 23.6 30.9 - 21.2 24.1 23.5 31.2 0.2

Source: ONS Annual Business Inquiry 2005/07 and 2007/09

5 The Annual Business Inquiry is a survey of employers with a two year delay to data release to allow for analysis and interpretation before being made available under license. At the time of writing this profile the latest dataset was for 2007/09.

Research and Consultation, Assistant Chief Executive’s Office. 10 8. Altogether Wealthier a(ii). Business and Industry: Income

• The average household income in the AAP was higher than the county average.

Table 6: Average Household Income

Average Lower Upper Area (Median) quartile quartile income Teesdale £20,700 £26,900 £34,400 County Durham £18,400 £24,500 £32,900 Source: CACI 2012, DCC a(iii). Business and Industry: Vacancies

• In June 2012 there were nearly 6 people claiming Job Seekers Allowance (ONS) in the AAP for each Jobcentre Plus advertised, notified vacancy in the AAP.

Table 7: Jobcentre Plus ‘Notified’ vacancies by occupational group – June 2012

County North England Occupational Group/Area Teesdale Durham East & Wales

1 : Managers and senior officials 2 116 479 14,833 2 : Professional occupations 5 219 619 12,905 3 : Associate professional and technical occupations 7 449 2,449 58,993 4 : Administrative and secretarial occupations 4 249 953 19,604 5 : Skilled trades occupations 15 405 2,057 39,584 6 : Personal service occupations 8 282 2,415 56,533 7 : Sales and customer service occupations 2 387 3,108 70,580 8 : Process, plant and machine operatives 7 550 2,951 70,654 9 : Elementary occupations 12 593 2,803 81,690 Total Notified Vacancies 62 3,250 17,834 425,376

Source: NOMIS – June 2012 data, Jobcentre Plus 'Notified' vacancy returns – census ward data.

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b(i). Unemployment: Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) Claimants

• In the Teesdale AAP there were 360 people claiming JSA in June 2012 (ONS). This is equivalent to 2.4% of the working age population in the AAP (aged 16 to 64).

• A lower proportion of the working age population, 2.4%, in the AAP were claiming JSA in the AAP over the last 3 years than in the county, region or England & Wales.

• The AAP has seen a fall in the number of people claiming JSA of 14.1%, while the county and region have increased since July 2009.

Further current unemployment statistics for other areas and youth unemployment, are available on the Durham County Council website at: Unemployment in County Durham. This page also includes a link to an InstantAtlasTM interactive report on unemployment, out of work benefits and worklessness for the previous three years.

Table 8: Three year change in JSA Claimants July 2009 to June 2012

Job Seekers Allowance - % 2 WAG 3 Year % Working July 2009 3 4 June June June Average Change Area/MSOA Age (base 2010 2011 2012 Population1 month)

Barnard Castle and 4,198 1.9 2.0 1.7 1.8 2.0 -5.1 Startforth Bowes and Middleton-in- 3,143 1.6 1.1 1.0 1.3 1.4 -14.3 Teesdale Hamsterley and Staindrop 7,839 3.7 3.2 2.8 3.1 3.2 -16.5 Teesdale 15,180 2.8 2.4 2.1 2.4 2.5 -14.1 County Durham 331,347 4.5 3.7 3.9 4.7 4.2 5.0 North East 1,699,700 5.0 4.6 4.8 5.4 5.0 8.3 England & Wales 35,761,700 3.9 3.5 3.6 3.8 3.8 -2.1 Source: ONS JSA Claimant Count, June 2012; ONS Mid 2010 Population estimates. 1. Working age is defined as those aged 16 to 64. MSOA working age aggregated from LSOA figures. 2. Expressed as a percentage of the resident working age population. 3. Average between July 2009 and June 2012. 4. Percentage change since July 2009.

Research and Consultation, Assistant Chief Executive’s Office. 12 8. Altogether Wealthier b(i). Unemployment: Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) Claimants

Figure 2: Three year change in JSA claimants July 2009 to June 2012

6.0%

5.5%

5.0% Teesdale

4.5% County Durham 4.0% North East % WAP 3.5% England & Wales 3.0%

2.5%

2.0% Jul-09 Jul-10 Jul-11 Jan-10 Apr-10 Jan-11 Apr-11 Jan-12 Apr-12 Oct-09 Oct-10 Oct-11

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b(ii). Unemployment: Duration

• The Teedale AAP experienced a higher proportion of short term claimants of Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) than the county, region or England & Wales in June 2012.

Table 9a: Percentage of JSA claimants by duration of claim

Less than 26 weeks 26 to 52 weeks More than 52 weeks

% of % of % of Area/MSOA claimant Count1 claimant Count1 claimant Count1 count count count Barnard Castle and Startforth 46.7 35 26.7 20 26.7 20 Bowes and Middleton-in-Teesdale 47.6 20 35.7 15 11.9 5 Hamsterley and Staindrop 57.6 140 22.6 55 20.6 50 Teesdale 52.8 190 23.6 85 20.8 75 County Durham 48.6 7,560 26.0 4,040 25.2 3,915 North East 47.3 43,530 24.0 22,140 28.4 26,120 England & Wales 52.0 706,420 21.7 295,345 26.1 355,040 Source: ONS JSA Claimant Count, June 2012, ONS mid 2010 population estimates. 1. MSOA figures rounded to the nearest 5.

b(ii). Unemployment: Age

• A higher proportion of claimants in the AAP were over aged over 25 than were in the county, region or England & Wales.

Table 9a: Percentage of JSA claimants by age group

Aged under 25 Aged 25 to 49 Aged over 50

% of % of % of Area/MSOA claimant Count1 claimant Count1 claimant Count1 count count count Barnard Castle and Startforth 26.7 20 53.3 40 20.0 15 Bowes and Middleton-in-Teesdale 23.8 10 47.6 20 23.8 10 Hamsterley and Staindrop 28.8 70 53.5 130 18.5 45 Teesdale 26.4 95 55.6 200 18.1 65 County Durham 33.4 5,195 51.6 8,020 14.8 2,300 North East 31.2 28,735 53.3 49,055 15.2 13,995 England & Wales 28.1 382,610 55.5 754,755 16.1 219,445 Source: ONS JSA Claimant Count, June 2012, ONS mid 2010 population estimates. 1. MSOA figures rounded to the nearest 5.

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b(iii). Unemployment: Youth Unemployment in the 18 to 24 Population

• Youth unemployment in the Teesdale AAP continues to be lower than the county, region or England & Wales with 95 young people claiming JSA in the AAP in June 2012 (ONS), or 5.5% of the 18 to 24 population in the area.

• Unemployment in this age group has fallen by 29.6% since June 2009 in the area.

Table 10: Three year change in youth unemployment July 2009 to June 2012

Job Seekers Allowance - %

Young People1 3 Year % July 2009 2 3 18 to 24 June June June Average Change Area/MSOA (base Population 2010 2011 2012 month) Barnard Castle and Startforth 754 4.0 3.3 2.7 2.7 3.5 -33.3 Bowes and Middleton-in- 278 3.6 1.8 1.8 3.6 3.5 0.0 Teesdale Hamsterley and Staindrop 699 12.9 10.0 10.7 10.0 11.3 -22.2 Teesdale 1,731 7.8 5.5 5.5 5.5 6.4 -29.6 County Durham 52,400 9.2 7.6 8.3 9.8 9.1 6.9 North East 274,100 9.8 8.4 9.2 10.4 9.8 6.2 England & Wales 5,276,200 7.8 6.6 6.8 7.2 7.5 -7.5 Source: ONS JSA Claimant Count, June 2012; ONS Mid 2010 Population estimates. 1. Expressed as a percentage of the resident 18 to 24 population. 2. Average between July 2009 and June 2012. 3. Percentage change since July 2009.

Figure 3: Change in youth unemployment between July 2009 and June 2012

12.0%

11.0%

10.0% Teesdale

9.0% County Durham 8.0% North Eas t 7.0% England & Wales

% 18 to 24 population 24 to % 18 6.0%

5.0%

4.0% Jul-09 Jul-10 Jul-11 Jan-10 Apr-10 Jan-11 Apr-11 Jan-12 Apr-12 Oct-09 Oct-10 Oct-11

Research and Consultation, Assistant Chief Executive’s Office. 15 8. Altogether Wealthier c. Young People participating in Youth Work Programmes6

• There is a higher rate of participation in youth work programmes in the AAP by young people aged 13 to 19 than across the county in 2011/12, this has risen by 12.0% since 2009/10 which a lower rise than across the county.

Table 11: Young People aged 13-19 years participating in Youth Work Programmes – rate per 1,000 population

Young People Youth Work 1 Programmes per 1,000 population AAP/Area 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 % change2 Teesdale 279.0 320.0 312.6 12.0 County Durham 138.7 188.7 173.5 25.1 Source: Durham County Council, ONS 2010 mid year population estimates. 1. Expressed as a rate per 1,000 population - teenagers aged 13 to 19. 2. Percentage change in rate since 2009/10.

6 The key focus of youth work is to enable young people to their personal, social and educational skills and to reach their full potential. Youth Work programmes are delivered in partnership with voluntary sector organisations working in local communities throughout County Durham and are managed by the Youth Work Strategic Team. A young person will be classed as a youth work participant if they have attended a youth work programme for 12 hours or more.

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c. Key Benefits:

• A lower proportion of people in the AAP were claiming across all key benefits than in the county or region in November 2011.

Table 12a: Percentage of key benefits claimed, November 2011

Benefit Employment Disability Area/MSOA Incapacity Support Income Pension Living Benefit/SDA1 Allowance Support2 Credits4 Allowance3 Claimants1 Hamsterley and Staindrop 5.4 2.4 2.3 6.6 27.1 Bowes and Middleton-in-Teesdale 2.9 1.4 1.2 4.1 15.0 Barnard Castle and Startforth 3.3 1.7 1.7 5.0 23.9 Teesdale 4.3 2.0 1.9 5.7 23.8 County Durham 6.5 2.9 3.7 7.9 33.2 North East 5.8 2.7 3.9 6.9 33.7 England & Wales 4.3 2.1 3.2 5.3 26.0 Sources: DWP Benefit Data November 2011, ONS mid 2010 population estimates. 1. Expressed as a percentage of the working age population, aged 16 to 65 males and females 2. Expressed as a percentage of the 16+ population 3. Expressed as a percentage of the total population 4. Expressed as a percentage of the retired population (65+ males/females)

Table 12b: Three year comparison of key benefits, 2009 to 2011

Teesdale County North England Benefit Year Durham East & Wales Count Percentage

Incapacity Benefit / 2009 875 5.8 8.6 7.6 5.5 Severe Disablement 2010 765 5.0 7.7 6.7 5.0 1 Allowance 2011 660 4.3 6.5 5.8 4.3 2009 180 1.2 1.6 1.5 1.1 Employment Support 1 2010 200 1.3 2.0 1.9 1.5 Allowance Claimants 2011 300 2.0 2.9 2.7 2.1 2009 470 2.3 4.4 4.7 3.8 Income Support2 2010 430 2.1 4.1 4.4 3.6 2011 380 1.9 3.7 3.9 3.2 2009 1330 5.4 7.8 6.8 5.1 Disability Living 3 2010 1360 5.5 7.9 6.8 5.2 Allowance 2011 1405 5.7 7.9 6.9 5.3 2009 1310 24.5 34.6 35.1 26.8 Pension Credits4 2010 1305 24.4 34.3 34.8 26.6 2011 1275 23.8 33.2 33.7 26.0 Source: see table 12a above

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c. Key Benefits:

Figure 3: Comparison of key benefit claimants

ESA

Teesdale Pension Credit

County Durham DLA North East Income

Benefit type Support England & Wales

IB\SDA

0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0%

% of total eligible population claiming benefit

d. Worklessness:

• The AAP has seen a fall of 1.5% in the proportion of the working age population in the AAP claiming out of work benefits since 2009 while the county, region and England & Wales all experienced an increase.

Table 13: Three year comparison of ‘Out of Work’ benefit claimants (Worklessness)

1 Worklessness November 2 % Nov Nov Nov Average 3 Area/MSOA 2008 (base change 2009 2010 2011 month) Barnard Castle and Startforth 7.3 7.9 7.3 6.9 7.4 -5.9 Bowes and Middleton-in-Teesdale 5.0 5.5 5.2 5.6 5.5 11.5 Hamsterley and Staindrop 11.3 12.2 11.0 10.9 11.5 -3.1 Teesdale 8.8 9.6 8.6 8.7 9.1 -1.5 County Durham 13.6 14.6 13.6 13.8 14.2 1.3 North East 12.9 14.1 13.4 13.6 13.8 5.6 England & Wales 9.2 10.5 10.0 10.3 10.3 11.9 Source: Nomis May 2012. November 2011 claimant data. ONS Mid 2010 population estimates. 1. Expressed as a percentage of the working age population, aged 16 to 65 males and females JSA, IB/SDA and ESA claimants. 2. Average proportion of the working age population claiming out of work benefits - November 2008 to November 2011. 3. Percentage change since November 2008.

Research and Consultation, Assistant Chief Executive’s Office. 18 8. Altogether Wealthier e. Fuel Poverty7:

• The estimated proportion of households in fuel poverty in the AAP was higher than the county, region or England.

Table 14: Estimated households in fuel poverty

All Fuel poor % fuel poor Area/MSOA households households households Barnard Castle and Startforth 3,031 654 21.6 Bowes and Middleton-in-Teesdale 2,269 744 32.8 Hamsterley and Staindrop 5,727 1,400 24.4 Teesdale 11,027 2,798 25.4 County Durham 222,226 48,713 21.9 North East1 1,120,015 237,993 21.2 England1 21,599,926 3,535,932 16.4 Source: Department of Energy and Climate Change 2010. 2001 census based household estimates. 1. Household and fuel poverty numbers at region level come from the national fuel poverty statistics, 2010 f. Council Tax Bands:

• The percentage of houses in the AAP in band A is lower than both the county and regional figures. • There is a higher proportion of band B to I dwellings in the AAP than the county and region.

Table 15: Percentage of dwellings in each council tax band

% Dwelling Stock by Council Tax Band 2011 Total Band Band Band Band Band E Area/MSOA Dwelling A B C D to I Stock Barnard Castle and Startforth 3,176 15.9 36.7 20.6 15.4 11.5 Bowes and Middleton-in-Teesdale 2,546 13.5 23.1 18.1 18.9 26.5 Hamsterley and Staindrop 6,158 42.3 15.9 13.6 11.6 16.5 Teesdale 11,880 29.1 23.0 16.5 14.2 17.3 County Durham 234,365 61.1 12.3 12.0 8.1 6.5 North East 1,179,386 55.8 14.9 14.5 7.9 6.8 England & Wales 24,323,092 24.3 19.7 21.8 15.3 18.9 Source: Communities and Local Government Neighbourhood Statistics, 2011 data.

7 Definition: A household is considered to be in fuel poverty if it needs to spend more than 10 percent of its income on fuel for adequate heating (usually 21 degrees for the main living area, and 18 degrees for other occupied rooms).

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a(i). Educational Attainment: Primary Schools

• Attainment levels across all Key Stage 2 levels (KS2) in the AAP were higher than in the county and England.

• A lower proportion of pupils were eligible for free school meals within this area compared to the county and England.

N.B. Not all pupils within the AAP attend schools in the area. Conversely, some pupils may travel from other areas to schools in the AAP.

Table 16: Educational attainment in primary schools 2011

% % % Number English % English Eligible of and Maths L4 Ofsted Ofsted School/Area L4 or for free eligible Maths L4 or above date score2 above school pupils1 or above meals L4+ L5 L4+ L5 L4+ L5 Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) 8 75 50 88 50 75 63 13 Jan-09 1 Primary3 < < < < < < < < Feb-08 2 Forest of Teesdale Primary3 < < < < < < < 33 Dec-09 2 Gainford CofE Primary 13 92 8 92 38 92 38 12 Sep-10 2 Green Lane Church of England 42 86 40 86 43 98 60 7 Jun-09 1 Controlled Primary Hamsterley Primary3 < < < < < < < 10 Mar-08 2 Ingleton CofE Primary 9 78 33 78 33 78 56 < Oct-11 2 Middleton-in-Teesdale Nursery and 19 95 21 100 32 95 42 6 May-11 1 Primary Montalbo Primary 13 77 31 77 38 85 54 16 May-11 3 St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary , Barnard 15 93 27 93 27 93 40 8 Nov-07 2 Castle Staindrop CofE (Controlled) 14 93 14 93 43 93 21 9 Dec-06 1 Primary Startforth Morritt Memorial CofE 15 67 33 80 33 67 40 7 Feb-07 2 Primary Toft Hill Primary 32 94 50 87 66 97 66 7 Feb-09 2 Teesdale 190 85 31 87 40 87 48 12 - - County Durham 4,998 77 21 82 29 82 35 23 - - England - all schools 555,375 74 21 82 29 80 35 19 - - Source: Department for Education 2011 results, Ofsted. County and AAP figures do not include independent schools. 1. Number of pupils eligible for Key Stage 2 assessment in the 2010/2011 school year aged 10 or 11. 2. Ofsted score: 1 = Outstanding, 2 = Good, 3 = Satisfactory, 4 = Inadequate. 3.

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a(ii). Educational Attainment: Primary Schools by Pupil Place of Residence

• There were lower levels of attainment by pupils living in the AAP compared to pupils attending schools in the area except for Maths L4 and above, but attainment levels were still above both the county and England figures.

N.B. Not all pupils within the AAP attend schools in the area. Conversely, some pupils may travel from other areas to schools in the AAP.

Table 17: Primary school educational attainment by area/MSOA (by pupil residence) 2011

English and Number English L4 or Maths L4 or of Maths L4 or Area/MSOA above above eligible above pupils1 Count % Count % Count % Barnard Castle and Startforth 53 43 81.1 45 84.9 46 86.8 Bowes and Middleton-in-Teesdale 50 37 74.0 40 80.0 42 84.0 Hamsterley and Staindrop 125 102 81.6 109 87.2 108 86.4 Teesdale2 245 200 81.6 210 85.7 216 88.2 County Durham 5,013 3,829 76.4 4,109 82.0 4,131 82.4 England - all schools 555,375 - 74.0 - 82.0 - 80.0 Source: Department for Education 2011 results 1. Number of pupils eligible for Key Stage 2 assessment in the 2010/2011 school year aged 10 or 11. 2. AAP figures are based upon Lower Super Output Area figures and may not match the sum of the MSOAs.

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b(i). Educational Attainment: Secondary Schools

• A higher percentage of pupils attending schools in this AAP achieved 5 or more A*-C GCSE’s (including English and Maths) than in the county or England.

• A lower proportion of pupils were eligible for free school meals in the AAP than were in the county or England.

N.B. Not all pupils within the AAP attend schools in the area. Conversely, some pupils may travel from other areas to schools in the AAP.

Table 18: Educational attainment in secondary schools 2011

% Pupils Number % 5+ A*- Number % with of C of pupils % 5+ Eligible SEN1 pupils GCSE's Ofsted Ofsted School/Area on A*-C for free 3 or on at the including date score school GCSE's school School end of English roll meals Action KS4 & Maths Plus2

Staindrop School - A Business and Enterprise 621 13.7 - 69.0 100.0 10.5 Jan-11 2 College 771 11.7 131 75.0 98.0 8.2 May-10 2 Teesdale 1,392 12.7 131 72.0 99.0 9.4 - - County Durham 30,023 12.6 5,126 60.2 91.8 20.6 - - England 3,262,633 8.5 566,932 58.7 80.5 15.9 - - Source: Department for Education 2011 results, Ofsted. County and AAP figures do not include independent schools. 1. SEN - Statement of Special Educational Needs. 2. School Action Plus - The young person has help, within or outside of school with an external agency. 3. Ofsted score: 1 = Outstanding, 2 = Good, 3 = Satisfactory, 4 = Inadequate.

Research and Consultation, Assistant Chief Executive’s Office. 22 9. Altogether Better for Children and Young People b(ii). Educational Attainment: Secondary Schools by Pupil Place of Residence

• Attainment levels by pupils living in the AAP were slightly lower than by those attending schools in the area. However, they were still higher than those achieved in the county or England.

Table 19: Secondary school educational attainment by area/MSOA (by pupil residence)

Number 5+ A*-C GCSE's of including 5+ Area/MSOA pupils English and A*-C GCSE's at the Maths end of KS4 Count % Count % Hamsterley and Staindrop 106 70 66.0 103 97.2 Bowes and Middleton-in-Teesdale 70 54 77.1 68 97.1 Barnard Castle and Startforth 88 62 70.5 83 94.3 Teesdale 264 186 70.5 254 96.2 County Durham 5,364 3,223 60.1 4,752 88.6 Source: Department for Education 2011 results, Ofsted. Figures will differ from the school results as some pupils will attend other schools in the region. c. Educational Attainment: Key Stage 5 A/AS Level

• Higher average scores per student than the county.

Table 20: Key Stage 5 scores by school 2011

General and Applied A/AS or Equivalent Ofsted Achievement

Number at Number Average Average School/Area end of of point point score A/AS or 1 students score per Date Score equivalent aged 16- per examination study in 18 student entry 2010/11 Teesdale School 157 57 708.2 195.9 May-10 2 Teesdale 157 57 708.2 195.9 - - County Durham 9,517 2,491 671.9 208.0 - - England - - 728.3 213.1 - - Source: Department for Education 2011 results. County and AAP figures do not include independent schools. 1. Ofsted score: 1 = Outstanding, 2 = Good, 3 = Satisfactory, 4 = Inadequate.

Research and Consultation, Assistant Chief Executive’s Office. 23 9. Altogether Better for Children and Young People d. NEETS – Not in Education, Employment or Training:

• The proportion of 16 to 18 year olds in the AAP who were not in education, employment or training remains below the county level and has fallen by 18.8% since April 2011.

Table 21: Change in the percentage of NEETs since April 2011

1 Adjusted NEETs % Area April 2011 April 2012 % change2 Teesdale 5.1 4.1 -18.8 County Durham 9.1 8.2 -10.1 Source: Department for Education 2012, DCC 2012. 1. Adjusted LA NEETs is in line with former national indicator NI117, 16-18 year olds who are not in education, employment or training (NEET). A description and the method of calculation of this indicator can be found on the Audit Commission website.

2. Percentage change between April 2011 and April 2012. e. School Absences:

• Total absences from schools in the AAP were lower than the county, region and England.

• Absences from schools across the AAP have fallen by 5.2% over the last 3 years which is more rapidly than across the region, but lower than across the county and England.

Table 22: Unauthorised absence by pupil place of residence

Percentage of total school absences in all schools by pupil residency 3 year % Area/MSOA 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 average change Barnard Castle and Startforth 5.1 5.2 4.8 5.0 -6.8 Bowes and Middleton-in-Teesdale 4.4 4.3 4.4 4.4 -1.0 Hamsterley and Staindrop 5.3 5.3 5.0 5.2 -6.0 Teesdale 5.1 5.1 4.8 5.0 -5.2 County Durham 6.3 5.9 5.8 6.0 -6.4 North East 6.4 6.2 6.1 6.2 -4.4 England 6.3 6.0 5.8 6.0 -7.6 Source: Department for Education (DfE) 2012. Pupils by residency. Calculated using the total number of possible pupil sessions during the academic year.

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f. Child Poverty8:

• A lower proportion of all children in 2009 were deemed to be in poverty in the AAP than across the county, region or England.

• Child poverty in the AAP has increased by 2.9% which is lower than in the county

Table 23: Child Poverty 2007 to 2009

% Children in families in receipt of CTC (<60% median income) or IS/JSA1 % change 2007 to 2009 Area/MSOA 2007 2008 2009

Under All Under All Under All Under All 16 Children2 16 Children2 16 Children2 16 Children2

Hamsterley and 16.4 15.3 16.6 16.0 15.8 15.4 -3.5 1.0 Staindrop Bowes and Middleton- 8.6 9.8 9.3 9.8 9.6 9.5 10.6 -3.8 in-Teesdale Barnard Castle and 13.4 12.9 13.8 13.2 14.4 14.5 7.2 11.9 Startforth Teesdale 14.0 13.5 14.4 14.0 14.2 13.9 0.9 2.9 County Durham 22.8 21.9 22.7 21.8 23.5 22.8 3.2 3.9 North East 25.3 24.3 25.0 24.0 25.4 24.5 0.1 0.8 England 22.4 21.6 21.6 20.9 21.9 21.3 -2.4 -1.3 Source: Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs 2012 1. CTC: Child Tax Credits, IS/JSA: Income Support/Job Seekers Allowance. 2. All dependent children under the age of 20.

8 Definition: Former National Indicator 116: The proportion of children in poverty. The proportion of children living in families in receipt of out of work benefits or in receipt of Child Tax Credit (CTC) where their reported income is less than 60 per cent of median income (as a proportion of children receiving Child Benefit).

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a. Healthy Life Styles

The following table is an extract from the 2011 County Durham Joint Strategic Needs Assessment at the MSOA geography. Figures for the AAP are not available.

• The two areas of ‘Barnard Castle and Startforth’ and ‘Bowes and Middleton-in-Teesdale’ have relatively favourable measures in relation to obesity, smoking and healthy eating, with the ‘Hamsterley and Staindrop’ MSOA measuring favourably on the smoking, binge drinking and healthy eating categories.

Table 24: Healthy Life Styles

% % % % binge % obese adults healthy Area/MSOA 1 obese drinking children 2 who 2 eating adults adults smoke2 adults2 Barnard Castle and Startforth 15.3 27.7 19.8 34.7 25.5 Bowes and Middleton-in-Teesdale 18.2 27.6 13.0 27.8 29.5 Hamsterley and Staindrop 25.6 30.0 18.0 26.4 26.0 County Durham 20.6 28.6 28.2 31.6 21.4 Source: National Child Measurement Programme1, Health Survey for England2. 1. Percentage of obese children (year six), 2007/08-2009/10. 2. Percentage of adults (modelled estimate), 2006-2008.

b. Incapacity Benefit/Severe Disablement Allowance (IB/SDA): Reasons for Claiming

• There was a lower percentage of the working age population in the AAP claiming IB\SDA benefit, for all reasons, compared to the county and region in November 2011.

• A higher proportion of claimants in the AAP were claiming IB/SDA for respiratory/circulatory, musculoskeletal and nervous system reasons than were in the county, region or England & Wales.

Table 25: Reasons for claiming Incapacity Benefit/Severe Disablement Allowance

% of working age population1 % of all claimants Reason for Claiming North England North England IB/SDA AAP County AAP County East & Wales East & Wales

Mental 1.6 2.4 2.3 1.9 37.1 37.6 40.3 43.8 Nervous system 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.3 8.3 6.5 6.8 7.1 Respiratory or 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.3 8.3 6.7 6.6 6.2 circulatory Musculoskeletal 1.0 1.4 1.2 0.7 23.5 21.6 20.1 16.9 Injury, poisoning 0.2 0.4 0.3 0.2 4.5 5.8 5.0 4.6 Other 0.8 1.4 1.2 0.9 18.2 21.8 21.3 21.4 All claimants 4.3 6.5 5.8 4.3 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 Source: Nomis, June 2012, November 2011 data, ONS mid 2010 population estimates. 1. WAP is now defined as all people aged between 16 and 64 (previously 16/64 males and 16/59 females).

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The following tables are an extract from the 2012 County Durham Joint Strategic Needs Assessment data re-cast to the AAP geography. These data reflect estimates of adult referrals, (including self referrals), for social care support. People can receive social care support for a variety of different reasons, which are specified below.

c(i). Adult Referrals:

• The rate of adult referrals per 1,000 population in the Teesdale AAP was lower than across the county during 2011/12.

Table 26a: Number of adult referrals, rate per 1000 population 2011/12

18 to 64 65 to 74 75 to 84 85+ Physical Disability/ Learning Mental Older Older Older Area Total Sensory Disability1 Health2 Person1 Person1 Person1 Support1 Teesdale 6.8 2.7 10.7 37.3 120.3 358.4 43.2 County Durham3 9.2 2.2 14.4 54.0 165.6 389.4 49.3

Source: SSID (Social Services Information Database), TEWV (Tees, Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust), ONS 2010 Mid Year population estimates. Rate per 1000 population. 1. SSID. 2. TEWV (Tees, Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust). 3. County Durham contains all referrals including suppressed values and records not allocated to an AAP.

c(ii). Adult Alcohol and Drug Referrals:

• The rate of adult referrals per 1,000 population for drug and alcohol issues in the AAP was lower than across the county during 2011/12.

Table 26b: Number of adult alcohol and drug referrals, rate per 1000 population 2011/12

Referrals - Rate per 1000 Population Area Alcohol Drugs Total Teesdale 2.2 0.6 2.8 County Durham1 4.5 2.2 6.7 Source: County Durham Drug & Alcohol Commissioning Team (DACT), ONS 2010 mid year population estimates. Rate per 1000 population. 1. County Durham contains all referrals including suppressed values and unallocated records.

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The following table is an extract from the 2012 County Durham Joint Strategic Needs Assessment data re-cast to the AAP geography. d. Home/Day Care and Direct Payments – Community Based Services

• Over 500 people received home/day care and direct payments during 2011/12. Expressed as a rate per 1,000 population, this is higher than that of the county.

Table 27: People receiving home care/day care or direct payments 2011/12, rate per 1,000 18+ population

Clients Area Count Rate1 Teesdale 524 26.3 County Durham 10,597 25.8

Source: SSID (Social Services Information Database), ONS 2010 mid year population estimates 1. Rate per 1000 of the 18+ population.

Further information and analysis on these indicators can be found in the County Durham Joint Strategic Needs Assessment. e. Teenage Conceptions

• The rate of teenage conceptions between 2008 and 2010 was lower than the county and England & Wales.

Table 28: Teenage conception pooled data 2008 to 2010 - rate per 1,000 population

Teenage conception pooled data- rate per 1 1,000 population

Females aged 2 AAP/Area Conceptions Rate 15 to 171 Teesdale 1,332 36 27.0 County Durham 27,780 1,259 45.3 England & Wales 2,989,100 108,396 36.3 Source: DCC/ONS 2008 to 2010 pooled data. ONS mid year population estimates. 1. Females aged 15 to 17 - pooled data 2008 to 2010. 2. Teenage Conceptions - pooled data 2008 to 2010.

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a. Crime

• The Teesdale AAP had lower rates of crime overall than the county or England & Wales.

• There were lower rates of crime in the AAP for all categories when compared to the county and England & Wales.

Table 29: Crime rates per 1000 population April 2011 to March 2012

Violence Criminal Non- Against Fraud 1 Sexual Acquisitive Damage Victim All Area the 2 and Offences Crime and Based Crime Person Forgery 3 Arson Crime (VAP) Teesdale 5.0 0.2 19.7 4.8 0.4 2.4 32.5 County Durham 4 7.7 0.7 26.3 12.1 0.9 5.2 52.9 England & Wales 13.8 1.0 38.0 11.4 2.6 5.2 72.0 Source: AAP and county data - , England & Wales - Crime in England and Wales: Quarterly First Release to March 2012 (July 2012, ONS), ONS mid 2010 population estimates. 1. AAP data includes mapped crimes only, the county and England & Wales rates include all recorded crimes. 2. Acquisitive crime includes burglary, robbery and theft. 3. Non-victim based crimes include public disorder, drug-related, police preventative and other state based crimes. 4. County Durham figures are given for the Safe Durham Partnership area. The sum of crimes in all AAPs does not therefore equal the county figure.

A full description of the crime types within each crime category is available in Appendix 2 of the User Guide to Home Office Statistics on the Home Office website.

Research and Consultation, Assistant Chief Executive’s Office. 29 11. Altogether Safer b(i). Anti-Social Behaviour9 – Overall ASB rates

• ASB rates in the Teesdale AAP were lower than the county (as a sum of all AAPs) and they have shown a general decline since April 2010, in line with the county.

Table 30a: ASB rates per 1,000 population April 2011 to March 2012

ASB ASB ASB Area ASB All Environmental1 Nuisance1 Personal1 Teesdale 4.5 20.2 11.0 35.7 County Durham2 8.0 40.2 18.1 66.3 Source: Durham Constabulary, ONS mid 2010 population estimates. 1. National Standards for Incident Recording 2011, National Policing Improvement Agency. 2. The process of mapping incidents to AAP ‘may’ not produce results that match exactly with those reported by Durham Constabulary.

Figure 5: ASB rates per 1000 population by quarter from April 2010

9 Anti Social Behaviour reported to the Police.

Research and Consultation, Assistant Chief Executive’s Office. 30 11. Altogether Safer b(ii). Anti-Social Behaviour – Youth ASB rates

• Youth anti-social behaviour (ASB) rates in the AAP were lower than the county (as a sum of all AAPs) and the AAP has seen a general fall in this rate between June 2010 and July 2011, in line with the county.

Table 30b: ASB rates in the under 18 population - per 1,000 population April 2011 to March 2012

Youth ASB1 - rate per 1000 population

(under 18's) 2010/11 2011/12 % AAP/Area Count Rate Count Rate change Teesdale 438 93.3 325 69.3 -34.8 County Durham2 16420 162.8 12636 125.3 -29.9 Source: Durham Constabulary, ONS mid 2010 population estimates. As of the 2011/12 reporting year, hoax calls were not included the Anti Social Behaviour category. In order that data can be compared, hoax calls have been removed from the 2010/11 data. 1. ONS mid 2010 population estimates - 0 to 17 years of age. 2. The county figure includes unallocated records as the process of mapping incidents to AAPs may not produce results that match exactly with those results reported at the county level.

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a. Domestic Energy Consumption and Household Energy Efficiency:

• Average domestic energy consumption in the Teesdale AAP was lower than in the county, region or England & Wales.

• A higher proportion of assessed households in the AAP had a low energy efficiency rating than in the county.

• A lower proportion of households assessed in the AAP had a high energy efficiency rating than in the county as a whole.

Table 31: Average domestic energy use and efficiency rating by council tax dwelling

Total % of % of Consumption assessed assessed Total Domestic % with a low with a Area/MSOA Dwelling Electricity and Assessed3 rating high Stock1 Gas per (between 1 rating (65 annum per 2 and 35) or over) Dwelling Barnard Castle and Startforth 3,176 19.8 57.6 4.7 23.8 Bowes and Middleton-in- 2,542 8.2 18.8 24.8 2.7 Teesdale Hamsterley and Staindrop 6,126 13.5 32.0 10.9 17.6 Teesdale 11,844 14.1 36.4 9.6 18.8 County Durham 232,205 17.8 49.4 4.9 33.9 North East 1,171,918 17.7 - - - England & Wales 24,052,206 17.1 - - -

Source: Department of Energy and Climate Change 2011 (2009 data)/Communities and Local Government Neighbourhoods Statistics 2011 (2009 data), Durham County Council December 2010.

1. Council tax dwellings 2009.

2. Megawatt hours per annum per council tax dwelling. 1 megawatt = 1000 kilowatts. Example: Using a 60 watt bulb for 1000 hours uses 0.06 megawatts of electricity. 3. Data extracted from the Durham County Council household energy database.

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