Is Lapford Cross in Mid Devon 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 Lapford Cross older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Lapford Cross and Mid Devon? What is the claimant count in Lapford Cross and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Lapford Cross Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Lapford Cross 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 Lapford Cross to the national average for England.
| Level | Taw Vale | England |
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| No Qualifications | 18.73% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 10.63% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.17% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 16.14% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 31.13% | 33.92% |
Lapford Cross Health Statistics
Taw Vale 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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| Taw Vale | 42.49% | 36.29% | 15.7% | 4.44% | 1.08% |
| Mid Devon | 47.16% | 34.84% | 13.22% | 3.72% | 1.05% |
| 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 Mid Devon changed since 2011?
Mid Devon residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 0.08% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 46.64% | 35.44% | 13.37% | 3.58% | 0.96% |
| 2021 | 47.16% | 34.84% | 13.22% | 3.72% | 1.05% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Lapford Cross & Mid Devon 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 Lapford Cross in the Mid Devon local area district.
Lapford Cross has a lower rate of immigrants than Mid Devon, the South West region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Taw Vale | 95.9% | 4.1% |
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| Mid Devon | 93.75% | 6.25% |
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| South West | 89.8% | 10.2% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Lapford Cross compared to other wards in Mid Devon
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Castle | 90.27% | 9.73% |
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| 2 | Cullompton South | 91.32% | 8.68% |
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| 3 | Lowman | 92.2% | 7.8% |
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| 4 | Cullompton North | 92.25% | 7.75% |
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| 5 | Lawrence | 92.47% | 7.53% |
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| 6 | Boniface | 92.61% | 7.39% |
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| 7 | Cadbury | 92.74% | 7.26% |
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| 8 | Cranmore | 92.93% | 7.07% |
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| 9 | Newbrooke | 93.06% | 6.94% |
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| 10 | Bradninch | 94.02% | 5.99% |
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| 11 | Lower Culm | 94.1% | 5.9% |
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| 12 | Yeo | 94.47% | 5.53% |
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| 13 | Cullompton Outer | 94.48% | 5.52% |
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| 14 | Westexe | 94.51% | 5.49% |
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| 15 | Silverton | 94.55% | 5.45% |
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| 16 | Sandford and Creedy | 94.74% | 5.26% |
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| 17 | Halberton | 95.29% | 4.71% |
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| 18 | Upper Culm | 95.65% | 4.35% |
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| 19 | Way | 95.79% | 4.21% |
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| 20 | Taw Vale | 95.9% | 4.1% |
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| 21 | Clare and Shuttern | 95.9% | 4.1% |
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| 22 | Upper Yeo | 95.91% | 4.09% |
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| 23 | Canonsleigh | 96.21% | 3.79% |
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| 24 | Taw | 96.32% | 3.68% |
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';Lapford Cross is ranked 20 out of 24 wards in Mid Devon for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Lapford Cross 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 Mid Devon.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Mid Devon | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 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 | 52.25% |
| In Part-Time Work | 31.98% |
| Unemployed | 3.29% |
Lapford Cross Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Taw Vale.| 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 | |
How many residents own or rent their home in Lapford Cross and Mid Devon
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Lapford Cross either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 77.69 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 22.31 of Lapford Cross residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Taw Vale | 77.69% | 22.31% |
| Mid Devon | 67.63% | 32.37% |
| South West | 65.88% | 34.12% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Lapford Cross has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Lapford Cross compared to other wards in Mid Devon
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Taw | 80.9% | 19.1% |
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| 2 | Way | 79.71% | 20.29% |
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| 3 | Sandford and Creedy | 77.99% | 22.01% |
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| 4 | Taw Vale | 77.69% | 22.31% |
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| 5 | Silverton | 77.51% | 22.49% |
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| 6 | Canonsleigh | 76.87% | 23.13% |
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| 7 | Cadbury | 76.48% | 23.52% |
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| 8 | Yeo | 74.74% | 25.26% |
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| 9 | Upper Yeo | 74.33% | 25.67% |
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| 10 | Upper Culm | 73.77% | 26.23% |
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| 11 | Halberton | 72.76% | 27.24% |
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| 12 | Cullompton Outer | 72.28% | 27.72% |
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| 13 | Clare and Shuttern | 72.25% | 27.75% |
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| 14 | Newbrooke | 69.75% | 30.25% |
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| 15 | Lower Culm | 68.16% | 31.84% |
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| 16 | Bradninch | 65.65% | 34.35% |
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| 17 | Cullompton North | 65.55% | 34.45% |
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| 18 | Cullompton South | 64.41% | 35.59% |
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| 19 | Cranmore | 64.34% | 35.66% |
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| 20 | Boniface | 63.86% | 36.14% |
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| 21 | Lawrence | 60.61% | 39.39% |
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| 22 | Westexe | 60.04% | 39.96% |
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| 23 | Castle (Mid Devon) | 59.98% | 40.02% |
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| 24 | Lowman | 53.68% | 46.32% |
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Lapford Cross is ranked 4 out of 24 wards in Mid Devon for the percentage of home owners.What are the occupations of the residents of Lapford Cross?
The largest employment sector in Lapford Cross is Skilled Trades. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Skilled Trades | 20.67% |
| Professional Occupations | 13.7% |
| Elementary Occupations | 11.63% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 11.24% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 10.98% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.56% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 8.53% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 5.94% |
What is the population of Lapford Cross and Mid Devon?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Mid Devon including Lapford Cross. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Boniface | 4209 |
| Bradninch | 2057 |
| Cadbury | 1678 |
| Canonsleigh | 3257 |
| Castle | 4405 |
| Clare and Shuttern | 3615 |
| Cranmore | 4947 |
| Cullompton North | 4449 |
| Cullompton Outer | 2752 |
| Cullompton South | 4432 |
| Halberton | 2323 |
| Lawrence | 3848 |
| Lower Culm | 5958 |
| Lowman | 7233 |
| Newbrooke | 1602 |
| Sandford and Creedy | 3358 |
| Silverton | 1959 |
| Taw | 1750 |
| Taw Vale | 1721 |
| Upper Culm | 4438 |
| Upper Yeo | 1788 |
| Way | 1731 |
| Westexe | 6066 |
| Yeo | 3714 |
| Mid Devon Total | 83290 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
