Socio-economic statistics for Stoney Stoke, Somerset

Socio-economic statistics for Stoney Stoke, Somerset

We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Stoney Stoke in South Somerset from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of Stoney Stoke older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Stoney Stoke and South Somerset? Is Stoney Stoke an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.

Stoney Stoke Unemployment Statistics

Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of .
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
% %
% %
% %
UK 3.7% -0.3%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
The 2021 census had data on people who were economically active (seeking work) yet unemployed on Census day (Sunday March 21st 2021). These statitics do cover Stoney Stoke on a ward level. However, it has to be noted that the Census day was during the height of the Covid19 pandemic and therefore are not reflective of normal levels of unemployment. For example, between March 2020 and June 2020 people claiming Universal Credit doubled in most areas of the United Kingdom and then steadily declined up to the day of the Census and beyond. This data also contains the proportion of people in part-time work (working between 1-35 hours per week), which maybe an indicator of under employment in Stoney Stoke.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 0%
In Part-Time Work 0%
Unemployed 0%
100% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Stoney Stoke

Stoney Stoke & Immigration Statistics

We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for Stoney Stoke in the local area district.

Area Born in UK Born outside UK
0% 0%
0% 0%
0% 0%
0% 0%

Stoney Stoke compared to other wards in

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
'; Stoney Stoke is ranked out of 0 wards in for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

What are the occupations of the residents of Stoney Stoke?

The largest employment sector in Stoney Stoke is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Elementary Occupations.
Sector Proportion
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials %
Professional Occupations %
Associate Professional & Technical %
Administrative & Secretarial %
Skilled Trades %
Caring, leisure & Other Services %
Process Plant & Machine Operatives %
Elementary Occupations %

Stoney Stoke Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in .
Age Band Proportion
4 & under
5 - 9 years
10 - 15 years
16 - 19 years
20 - 24 years
25 - 34 years
35 - 49 years
50 - 64 years
65 - 74 years
75 - 84 years
85 years & over

How many residents own or rent their home in Stoney Stoke and

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Stoney Stoke either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 0 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 0 of Stoney Stoke residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
0% 0%
0% 0%
0% 0%
0% 0%

Stoney Stoke has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.

Stoney Stoke compared to other wards in

# Ward Owned Rented
Stoney Stoke is ranked out of 0 wards in for the percentage of home owners.

Stoney Stoke Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Stoney Stoke residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;

  • Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
  • Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
  • Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
  • Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd

In this first table we have compared Stoney Stoke to the national average for .
Level
No Qualifications 0% 0%
Level 1 0% 0%
Level 2 0% 0%
Apprenticeship 0% 0%
Level 3 0% 0%
Level 4 0% 0%

Stoney Stoke Health Statistics

Area VG G F B VB
0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

What is the population of Stoney Stoke and South Somerset?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in South Somerset including Stoney Stoke. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

Ward Population
Blackdown & Tatworth 5017
Blackmoor Vale 5663
Bruton 2985
Brympton 8165
Burrow Hill 2829
Camelot 2910
Cary 5349
Chard Avishayes 2869
Chard Combe 2157
Chard Crimchard 2904
Chard Holyrood 3433
Chard Jocelyn 2516
Coker 5304
Crewkerne 7934
Curry Rivel, Huish & Langport 5761
Eggwood 2431
Hamdon 2605
Ilminster 5976
Islemoor 2507
Martock 5512
Milborne Port 3010
Neroche 2653
Northstone, Ivelchester & St Michael's 9793
Parrett 2371
South Petherton 5567
Tower 2558
Turn Hill 2534
Wessex 5873
Wincanton 6236
Windwhistle 2248
Yeovil College 9302
Yeovil Lyde 7238
Yeovil Summerlands 8831
Yeovil Westland 8392
Yeovil Without 7263
South Somerset Total 168696



Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.

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