Socio-economic statistics for Alphington, Devon

Socio-economic statistics for Alphington, Devon

Is Alphington in Teignbridge 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 Alphington older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Alphington and Teignbridge? What is the claimant count in Alphington and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.

Alphington 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 Teignbridge.
AreaUnemployedYearly Change
Teignbridge2%-0.4%
South West2.5%-0.4%
England3.8%-0.3%
UK3.7%-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 Alphington 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 Alphington.
Economic StatusProportion
In Employment58.6%
In Part-Time Work30.54%
Unemployed2.35%
69.46% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Alphington

Alphington Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Alphington 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 Alphington to the national average for England.
LevelKenn ValleyEngland
No Qualifications13.26%18.08%
Level 18.11%9.69%
Level 213.45%13.32%
Apprenticeship5.49%5.32%
Level 317.3%16.92%
Level 440.17%33.92%

Alphington Health Statistics

Kenn Valley has more residents (very_good_pc-$country_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
AreaVGGFBVB
Kenn Valley53%32.17%10.65%3.21%0.97%
Teignbridge45.57%34.91%14.11%4.26%1.16%
South West47.6%34.21%13.12%3.95%1.12%
England48.49%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 Teignbridge changed since 2011?

Teignbridge residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.65% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
YearVGGFBVB
201144.94%34.89%14.68%4.24%1.25%
202145.57%34.91%14.11%4.26%1.16%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

What are the occupations of the residents of Alphington?

The largest employment sector in Alphington is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
SectorProportion
Professional Occupations25.92%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials16.41%
Associate Professional & Technical12.46%
Skilled Trades11.32%
Administrative & Secretarial8.17%
Caring, leisure & Other Services8.15%
Elementary Occupations7.05%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives4.95%

How many residents own or rent their home in Alphington and Teignbridge

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Alphington either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 73.26 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 26.74 of Alphington residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
AreaOwnedRented
Kenn Valley73.26%26.74%
Teignbridge71.29%28.71%
South West65.88%34.12%
England61.31%38.69%

Alphington has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.

Alphington compared to other wards in Teignbridge

#WardOwnedRented
1Bishopsteignton86.04%13.96%
2Haytor83.58%16.42%
3Shaldon & Stokeinteignhead80.71%19.29%
4Kerswell-with-Combe80.62%19.38%
5Teign Valley79.64%20.36%
6Ambrook79.29%20.71%
7Ipplepen79.17%20.83%
8Kingsteignton West74.93%25.07%
9Bovey74.47%25.53%
10Moretonhampstead74.02%25.98%
11Teignmouth East73.39%26.61%
12Kenn Valley73.26%26.74%
13Chudleigh72.71%27.29%
14Kenton & Starcross72.17%27.83%
15Bradley (Teignbridge)71.55%28.45%
16Kingsteignton East71.24%28.76%
17Buckland & Milber69.69%30.31%
18Dawlish North East69.44%30.56%
19Teignmouth Central67.71%32.29%
20Teignmouth West64.45%35.55%
21Dawlish South West64.13%35.87%
22College (Teignbridge)64.13%35.88%
23Ashburton & Buckfastleigh63.98%36.02%
24Bushell53.18%46.82%
Alphington is ranked 12 out of 24 wards in Teignbridge for the percentage of home owners.

Alphington & Teignbridge 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 Alphington in the Teignbridge local area district.

AreaBorn in UKBorn outside UK
Kenn Valley94.36%5.64%
Teignbridge94.82%5.18%
South West89.8%10.2%
England82.65%17.35%

Alphington compared to other wards in Teignbridge

#WardBorn in UKBorn outside UK
1Moretonhampstead92.56%7.44%
2Bushell92.9%7.1%
3College93.37%6.63%
4Teignmouth East93.6%6.4%
5Shaldon & Stokeinteignhead93.88%6.12%
6Teignmouth Central94.11%5.89%
7Buckland & Milber94.23%5.77%
8Ashburton & Buckfastleigh94.27%5.73%
9Kenn Valley94.36%5.64%
10Dawlish South West94.4%5.6%
11Bradley94.52%5.48%
12Teign Valley94.66%5.34%
13Haytor94.69%5.31%
14Kenton & Starcross95.22%4.78%
15Ambrook95.26%4.74%
16Dawlish North East95.34%4.66%
17Teignmouth West95.48%4.52%
18Bishopsteignton95.53%4.47%
19Bovey95.53%4.47%
20Chudleigh95.67%4.33%
21Ipplepen96.12%3.88%
22Kersell-with-Combe96.17%3.83%
23Kingsteignton East96.59%3.41%
24Kingsteignton West96.63%3.37%
';Alphington is ranked 9 out of 24 wards in Teignbridge for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

Alphington Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Kenn Valley.
Age BandProportion
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 Alphington and Teignbridge?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Teignbridge including Alphington. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

WardPopulation
Ambrook6590
Ashburton & Buckfastleigh9158
Bishopsteignton2703
Bovey7872
Bradley7208
Buckland & Milber8318
Bushell6068
Chudleigh5831
College5372
Dawlish North East8950
Dawlish South West6263
Haytor2472
Ipplepen2523
Kenn Valley8279
Kenton & Starcross2763
Kerswell-with-Combe6207
Kingsteignton East6531
Kingsteignton West5776
Moretonhampstead3011
Shaldon & Stokeinteignhead2523
Teign Valley4933
Teignmouth Central5696
Teignmouth East4774
Teignmouth West5218
Teignbridge Total135039



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