North East census revealed
The Census reveals the North East is the most Christian place in England & Wales, and has some of the least ethnically diverse communities.
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Analysis of Census results in the North East
Correspondent Dan Ashby analyses some of the key findings from the 2011 Census.
Census revealed: marriages, cars and working hours
Find out which areas have the highest proportion of married couples, the most cars and longest working hours.
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Northumberland tops marriage list
The following areas had the highest proportion of married couples in the North East, according to the 2011 Census:
- Northumberland 52.1%
- Redcar & Cleveland 47.5%
- Stockton-on-Tees 47.5%
- County Durham 47.2%
- Darlington 46.8%
Census reveals that region is Christian and unhealthy
The 2011 Census has revealed a number of surprising facts about the North East:
- The North East has the highest proportion of people describing themselves as 'Christian' at 68%, even though this figure is down 13% in 10 years
- The region has the lowest proportion of people rating their health as 'good' or 'very good'
- The North East has the highest proportion of people listing an apprenticeship as their highest qualification
- Redcar & Cleveland is the least ethnically diverse place in England & Wales