Is Barne Barton in Plymouth a nice place to live or is it a bit rough? We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics and demographics 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 Barne Barton older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Barne Barton and Plymouth? What is the claimant count in Barne Barton and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.What are the occupations of the residents of Barne Barton?
The largest employment sector in Barne Barton is Skilled Trades. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Skilled Trades | 15.01% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 14.6% |
| Elementary Occupations | 13.66% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 10.77% |
| Professional Occupations | 10.02% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 9.87% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.94% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 6.88% |
Barne Barton & Plymouth 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 Barne Barton in the Plymouth local area district.
Barne Barton has a lower rate of immigrants than Plymouth, the South West region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| St Budeaux | 94.13% | 5.87% |
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| Plymouth | 90.8% | 9.2% |
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| South West | 89.8% | 10.2% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Barne Barton compared to other wards in Plymouth
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | St Peter and the Waterfront | 77.74% | 22.26% |
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| 2 | Drake | 80.99% | 19.01% |
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| 3 | Sutton and Mount Gould | 84.85% | 15.15% |
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| 4 | Devonport | 86.85% | 13.15% |
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| 5 | Stoke | 88.11% | 11.89% |
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| 6 | Compton | 89.9% | 10.1% |
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| 7 | Efford and Lipson | 89.97% | 10.03% |
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| 8 | Peverell | 90.11% | 9.89% |
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| 9 | Budshead | 93.01% | 6.99% |
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| 10 | Ham | 93.04% | 6.96% |
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| 11 | Moor View | 93.24% | 6.76% |
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| 12 | Eggbuckland | 93.87% | 6.13% |
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| 13 | St Budeaux | 94.13% | 5.87% |
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| 14 | Southway | 94.31% | 5.69% |
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| 15 | Honicknowle | 94.7% | 5.3% |
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| 16 | Plymstock Radford | 95.06% | 4.94% |
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| 17 | Plympton Chaddlewood | 95.16% | 4.84% |
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| 18 | Plymstock Dunstone | 95.42% | 4.58% |
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| 19 | Plympton Erle | 96.33% | 3.67% |
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| 20 | Plympton St Mary | 96.38% | 3.62% |
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';Barne Barton is ranked 13 out of 20 wards in Plymouth for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Barne Barton Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Barne Barton 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 Barne Barton to the national average for England.
| Level | St Budeaux | England |
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| No Qualifications | 23.25% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 12.55% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 16.35% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.81% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 18.31% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 18.85% | 33.92% |
Barne Barton 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 Plymouth.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Plymouth | 3.3% | -0.5% |
| South West | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 51.91% |
| In Part-Time Work | 29.15% |
| Unemployed | 5.08% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Barne Barton and Plymouth
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Barne Barton either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 52.63 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 47.37 of Barne Barton residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| St Budeaux | 52.63% | 47.37% |
| Plymouth | 57.65% | 42.35% |
| South West | 65.88% | 34.12% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Barne Barton has a lower level of home ownership than than the national average.
Barne Barton compared to other wards in Plymouth
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Plympton St Mary | 84.16% | 15.84% |
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| 2 | Plymstock Dunstone | 78.49% | 21.51% |
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| 3 | Plymstock Radford | 77.47% | 22.53% |
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| 4 | Peverell | 75.21% | 24.79% |
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| 5 | Plympton Erle | 74.39% | 25.61% |
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| 6 | Eggbuckland | 72.12% | 27.88% |
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| 7 | Plympton Chaddlewood | 70.67% | 29.33% |
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| 8 | Moor View | 67.01% | 32.99% |
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| 9 | Compton | 66.47% | 33.53% |
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| 10 | Southway | 59.84% | 40.16% |
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| 11 | Ham | 57.16% | 42.84% |
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| 12 | Stoke (Plymouth) | 55.88% | 44.12% |
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| 13 | Budshead | 55.1% | 44.9% |
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| 14 | St Budeaux | 52.63% | 47.37% |
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| 15 | Honicknowle | 50.43% | 49.57% |
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| 16 | Efford and Lipson | 50.31% | 49.69% |
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| 17 | Sutton and Mount Gould | 45.5% | 54.5% |
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| 18 | Devonport | 37.63% | 62.37% |
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| 19 | St Peter and the Waterfront | 25.76% | 74.24% |
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| 20 | Drake | 23.73% | 76.27% |
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Barne Barton is ranked 14 out of 20 wards in Plymouth for the percentage of home owners.Barne Barton Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in St Budeaux.| Age Band | Proportion |
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| 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 | |
Barne Barton Health Statistics
St Budeaux has a significantly lower proportion of residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| St Budeaux | 41.65% | 34.11% | 16.27% | 6.14% | 1.82% |
| Plymouth | 45.76% | 33.76% | 14.05% | 4.95% | 1.47% |
| South West | 47.6% | 34.21% | 13.12% | 3.95% | 1.12% |
| England | 48.49% | 33.71% | 12.65% | 3.98% | 1.17% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
How has the health of residents in Plymouth changed since 2011?
Plymouth residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 0.03% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 46.02% | 33.53% | 13.95% | 5.08% | 1.44% |
| 2021 | 45.76% | 33.76% | 14.05% | 4.95% | 1.47% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What is the population of Barne Barton and Plymouth?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Plymouth including Barne Barton. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Budshead | 12995 |
| Compton | 12542 |
| Devonport | 16743 |
| Drake | 11206 |
| Efford and Lipson | 14093 |
| Eggbuckland | 12863 |
| Ham | 14121 |
| Honicknowle | 13980 |
| Moor View | 12758 |
| Peverell | 13854 |
| Plympton Chaddlewood | 8105 |
| Plympton Erle | 8687 |
| Plympton St Mary | 12404 |
| Plymstock Dunstone | 12331 |
| Plymstock Radford | 13469 |
| Southway | 13645 |
| St Budeaux | 13308 |
| St Peter and the Waterfront | 17883 |
| Stoke | 13664 |
| Sutton and Mount Gould | 14188 |
| Plymouth Total | 262839 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
