North East census revealed

Census revealed: marriages, cars and working hours

Census 2011
The Census 2011 has revealed key facts about North East life Photo: Census 2011

Highest proportion of married couples in North East:

  • Northumberland 52.1%
  • Redcar & Cleveland 47.5%
  • Stockton-on-Tees 47.5%
  • County Durham 42.7%
  • Darlington 46.8%

Proportion of households with 3 or more cars and vans:

  • Northumberland 7.3%
  • Stockton-on-Tees 6.8%
  • County Durham 6.3%
  • Redcar & Cleveland 6.2%
  • Darlington 4.3%

Percentage of people who work 49 or more hours per week:

  • Northumberland 13%
  • South Tyneside 11.1%
  • County Durham 11.1%
  • Darlington 11.0%
  • Redcar & Cleveland 10.9%