Western Parishes ward profile
Western Parishes ward is in Stockton North and is home to just over 3,400 people. Experian Mosaic Public Sector (EMPS) tells us it is likely to be predominantly home to households likely to own their own home, have no children and live in detached homes in rural locations. Residents in this ward are likely to enjoy good levels of household income. Most preferred method of contact is likely to be post. Levels of internet use are likely to be high for practical purposes. According to the Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) 2019, it is the 17th (out of 26, with 26th being least deprived) most deprived Ward in Stockton-on-Tees Borough.
Adult services
In terms of Adult Services, the Ward is home to above Stockton-on-Tees Borough, North East and England proportions of households occupied by one family, all aged 65+; below proportions of households occupied by a single person aged 65+; and, above proportions of residents providing unpaid care. In addition, the Ward is home to above Borough average proportions of adults receiving adult social care services and new social care services. Additionally, just 0.8% of all recipients of home care provided by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council live in this ward.
Arts, culture and leisure
Regarding Arts, Culture and Leisure, the Ward is home to above Stockton-on-Tees Borough average proportions of households likely to participate in sport more than 2 hours per week; below Borough average proportions of households likely to participate in sport up to 2 hours per week; and, below average proportions of households unlikely to exercise. Residents in this Ward are significantly more likely to have bought or read ten or more books in the last 12 months when compared with the Borough average.
Children and young people
The Ward's characteristics in terms of Children and Young People are as follows. Western Parishes has below Stockton-on-Tees Borough average uptake of free childcare for 2-year olds; above average amount of vacant 30-hour places for 3 and 4-year olds; below average proportion of pupils (aged 4-16) who are eligible for free school meals; below Borough average proportion of children and young people (aged 4-19), recorded with SEN involvement; and proportions of young people aged 16-18 in government training schemes. The proportion of young people aged 16-18 in employment and apprenticeships is lower than the Borough average
Comparing the Ward with the Borough, the North East and England overall, the proportion of pupils achieving a good level of development at Early Years Foundation stage (EYFS), as at the end of Reception is higher; the proportion of pupils achieving Expected Standard in combined Reading, Writing and Maths at Key Stage 2 is greater; pupils' average Attainment 8 score is greater; pupils' average Progress 8 score is greater; the proportion of pupils achieving 5+ in English and Maths GCSE is greater; and, the proportion of pupils achieving 4+ in English and Maths is greater. The proportion of young people aged 16-18 in full time education is higher than the Borough average while being lower in comparison with the North East and England.
Considering the Ward against the North East, the Borough and England, it is home to a greater proportion young people aged 16- 18 not in education, employment or training (NEET), and young people aged 16-18 recorded as NEET because unavailable for work. In terms of safeguarding, the Ward is home to just 1.0% of the Borough's Children in Need (CiN), 0.5% of the Borough's children who are subject to a Child Protection Plan (CPP); and 0.5% are recorded as Children in Our Care (CiOC).
Community Safety
Considering Community Safety, the Ward was the location for just 1.2% of Stockton-on-Tees Borough's recorded crimes; 0.7% of domestic abuse crimes; 1.8% of recorded criminal damage and arson offences; 0.7% of recorded theft offences (excl. burglary, vehicle crime or robbery); and, 1.0% of all recorded anti-social behaviour incidents.
In comparison with the Borough, the North East and England, the Ward has a smaller rate per 1,000 population for crime recorded. Domestic abuse crime recorded rate per 1,000 people was smaller in the Ward than the Borough and England; and, the anti-social behaviour incident rate per 1,000 was smaller than the Borough, North East and England. With regard to criminal damage and arson; and, recorded theft offences (exc. burglary, vehicle crime or robbery), the rate per 1,000 people was higher than for the Borough and England but lower than for the North East. Considering fires, the Ward was the location for 0.01% of the primary and 0.04% of the secondary fires in England.
Economic regeneration and transport
In terms of Economic Regeneration and Transport, compared with Stockton-on-Tees Borough, the North East and England overall, the Ward is home to fewer residents who have elementary occupations; residents who are process, plant and machine operatives; residents who work in sales and customer service occupations; residents who travel to work by bus or train; residents who travel to work on foot; residents aged 16-64 claiming Universal Credit; residents aged 18-24 claiming Universal Credit; and, residents with no qualifications. The Ward has more residents aged 16 and above with a degree, HNC or professional qualifications; and, residents who are economically active self-employed residents.
Comparing the Ward with the Borough overall, it is home to significantly fewer households likely to have a net annual income of <£15K; and households likely to be finding it difficult/very difficult to cope on income. The proportion of households likely to be uncomfortable using online banking is higher than is the case across the Borough, while the proportion likely to be considered internet 'savvy' is lower. The proportion of household residents likely to access social networking sites more than 5 times per day is much lower than for the Borough.
Environment and housing
Regarding Environment and Housing, the Ward is the location for 2.6% of Stockton-on-Tees Borough's fly tipping removals. Compared with the Borough, there are proportionally more households in fuel poverty, while in comparison to the North East and England the proportion is lower. The Ward is home to greater proportion of proportion of house owners; a smaller proportion of residents who are private renters and residents who are social renters than is the case for the Borough, North East and England. Of the households with an Energy Performance Certificate, the highest proportion is within Category D.
The average and median house price for all sold property is greater than for the Borough and the North East but smaller than England. In comparison with the Borough overall, the Ward is home to more households in Council Tax bands D, E, F, G and H. At the same time, it is also home to fewer households in Council Tax bands: A, B and C.
Health and wellbeing
Considering Health and Wellbeing, the Ward is home to higher male life expectancy than is the case for Stockton-on-Tees Borough and England, while at the same time, female life expectancy is lower. The proportion of people reporting a life limiting long term illness or disability is lower than is the case for the Borough while being higher in comparison to England. The proportion of residents with prevalence of severe back pain is higher than is the case for the Borough and England. In terms of childhood obesity rates, proportions are lower at both Reception Year and Year Six than is the case for the Borough and England.
Overall, emergency hospital admission rates are lower than is the case for the Borough (All Causes, COPD, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attacks, Strokes, Hip Fracture for those aged 65+ and hospital stays for Self-Harm). Overall incident rates of Cancer (All Cancer, Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer and Prostate Cancer) is lower than is the case for the Borough, while incident rates in relation to Colorectal Cancer is higher. Overall death rates are higher than is the case for the Borough in relation to All Causes (all ages), respiratory disease and strokes. At the same time those deaths in relation to All Causes (under 75 years), attributed to cancer, considered preventable, circulatory disease and coronary heart disease are lower than is the case for the Borough.
Strong communities
In terms of Strong Communities, broadly speaking, the Ward has a smaller proportion of residents aged 0-19 and residents aged 16-64 than is the case across Stockton-on-Tees Borough, the North East and England; and, a greater proportion of residents aged 65+. Also, in comparison with the Borough, the North East and England overall, the Ward is home to a smaller proportion of families with dependent children; a smaller proportion of BME population; and, a greater proportion of residents identifying as Christian.
Most of the Ward population aged 18+ are registered to vote and 22 young people aged 16 and 17 are registered.
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