Is Aish in South Hams 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 Aish older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Aish and South Hams? What is the claimant count in Aish and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.What are the occupations of the residents of Aish?
The largest employment sector in Aish is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 18.06% |
| Professional Occupations | 15.2% |
| Skilled Trades | 14.46% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 12.05% |
| Elementary Occupations | 11.16% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.46% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 7.86% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 3.77% |
Aish & South Hams 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 Aish in the South Hams local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Dartmouth & East Dart | 92.64% | 7.36% |
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| South Hams | 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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Aish compared to other wards in South Hams
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Totnes | 90.61% | 9.39% |
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| 2 | Dartington & Staverton | 90.92% | 9.08% |
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| 3 | Woolwell | 91.71% | 8.29% |
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| 4 | West Dart | 91.82% | 8.18% |
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| 5 | Dartmouth & East Dart | 92.64% | 7.36% |
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| 6 | South Brent | 93.14% | 6.86% |
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| 7 | Ermington & Ugborough | 93.46% | 6.54% |
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| 8 | Charterlands | 93.7% | 6.3% |
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| 9 | Kingsbridge | 94.08% | 5.92% |
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| 10 | Blackawton & Stoke Fleming | 94.34% | 5.66% |
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| 11 | Newton & Yealmpton | 94.4% | 5.6% |
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| 12 | Allington & Strete | 94.62% | 5.38% |
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| 13 | Salcombe & Thurlestone | 94.8% | 5.2% |
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| 14 | Marldon & Littlehempston | 95.06% | 4.94% |
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| 15 | Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford | 95.09% | 4.91% |
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| 16 | Ivybridge East | 95.11% | 4.89% |
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| 17 | Wembury & Brixton | 95.14% | 4.86% |
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| 18 | Stokenham | 95.5% | 4.5% |
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| 19 | Bickleigh & Cornwood | 95.52% | 4.48% |
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| 20 | Ivybridge West | 95.6% | 4.4% |
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';Aish is ranked 5 out of 20 wards in South Hams for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Aish Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Aish 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 Aish to the national average for England.
| Level | Dartmouth & East Dart | England |
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| No Qualifications | 15.51% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 9.17% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 12.9% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.03% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 15.93% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 35.68% | 33.92% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Aish and South Hams
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Aish either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 66.76 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 33.24 of Aish residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Dartmouth & East Dart | 66.76% | 33.24% |
| South Hams | 70.46% | 29.54% |
| South West | 65.88% | 34.12% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Aish has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Aish compared to other wards in South Hams
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Marldon & Littlehempston | 80.06% | 19.94% |
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| 2 | Stokenham | 79.33% | 20.67% |
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| 3 | Wembury & Brixton | 77.89% | 22.11% |
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| 4 | Woolwell | 75.93% | 24.07% |
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| 5 | Ermington & Ugborough | 75.53% | 24.47% |
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| 6 | Ivybridge East | 75.34% | 24.66% |
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| 7 | Ivybridge West | 74.28% | 25.72% |
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| 8 | Bickleigh & Cornwood | 73.78% | 26.22% |
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| 9 | West Dart | 73.61% | 26.39% |
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| 10 | Allington & Strete | 73.53% | 26.47% |
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| 11 | Charterlands | 71.95% | 28.05% |
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| 12 | Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford | 71.95% | 28.05% |
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| 13 | Dartington & Staverton | 71.93% | 28.07% |
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| 14 | Blackawton & Stoke Fleming | 71.84% | 28.16% |
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| 15 | South Brent | 71.19% | 28.81% |
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| 16 | Salcombe & Thurlestone | 70.97% | 29.03% |
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| 17 | Newton & Yealmpton | 70.44% | 29.56% |
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| 18 | Dartmouth & East Dart | 66.76% | 33.24% |
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| 19 | Kingsbridge | 61.03% | 38.97% |
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| 20 | Totnes | 56.94% | 43.06% |
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Aish is ranked 18 out of 20 wards in South Hams for the percentage of home owners.Aish 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 South Hams.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| South Hams | 1.8% | -0.6% |
| 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 | 47.89% |
| In Part-Time Work | 37.11% |
| Unemployed | 3.62% |
Aish Health Statistics
Dartmouth & East Dart has a lower proportion of residents (very_good_pc-$ward_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| Dartmouth & East Dart | 45.95% | 33.57% | 14.29% | 4.79% | 1.4% |
| South Hams | 49.08% | 33.18% | 12.74% | 3.85% | 1.15% |
| 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 South Hams changed since 2011?
South Hams residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.48% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 47.41% | 34.37% | 13.32% | 3.8% | 1.11% |
| 2021 | 49.08% | 33.18% | 12.74% | 3.85% | 1.15% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Aish Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Dartmouth & East Dart.| 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 | |
What is the population of Aish and South Hams?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in South Hams including Aish. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Allington & Strete | 3106 |
| Bickleigh & Cornwood | 3012 |
| Blackawton & Stoke Fleming | 2427 |
| Charterlands | 2968 |
| Dartington & Staverton | 2854 |
| Dartmouth & East Dart | 7997 |
| Ermington & Ugborough | 3187 |
| Ivybridge East | 5426 |
| Ivybridge West | 6394 |
| Kingsbridge | 5841 |
| Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford | 2855 |
| Marldon & Littlehempston | 3001 |
| Newton & Yealmpton | 6302 |
| Salcombe & Thurlestone | 5057 |
| South Brent | 5349 |
| Stokenham | 2651 |
| Totnes | 8924 |
| Wembury & Brixton | 5079 |
| West Dart | 2583 |
| Woolwell | 2933 |
| South Hams Total | 87946 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
