Socio-economic statistics for Buckland, Devon

Socio-economic statistics for Buckland, Devon

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

Buckland 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.
AreaUnemployedYearly Change
South Hams1.8%-0.6%
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 Buckland 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 Buckland.
Economic StatusProportion
In Employment47.29%
In Part-Time Work38.5%
Unemployed3.39%
61.5% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Buckland

Buckland & 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 Buckland in the South Hams local area district.

Buckland has a lower rate of immigrants than South Hams, the South West region and England as a whole.
AreaBorn in UKBorn outside UK
Salcombe & Thurlestone94.8%5.2%
South Hams93.75%6.25%
South West89.8%10.2%
England82.65%17.35%

Buckland compared to other wards in South Hams

#WardBorn in UKBorn outside UK
1Totnes90.61%9.39%
2Dartington & Staverton90.92%9.08%
3Woolwell91.71%8.29%
4West Dart91.82%8.18%
5Dartmouth & East Dart92.64%7.36%
6South Brent93.14%6.86%
7Ermington & Ugborough93.46%6.54%
8Charterlands93.7%6.3%
9Kingsbridge94.08%5.92%
10Blackawton & Stoke Fleming94.34%5.66%
11Newton & Yealmpton94.4%5.6%
12Allington & Strete94.62%5.38%
13Salcombe & Thurlestone94.8%5.2%
14Marldon & Littlehempston95.06%4.94%
15Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford95.09%4.91%
16Ivybridge East95.11%4.89%
17Wembury & Brixton95.14%4.86%
18Stokenham95.5%4.5%
19Bickleigh & Cornwood95.52%4.48%
20Ivybridge West95.6%4.4%
';Buckland is ranked 13 out of 20 wards in South Hams for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

Buckland Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Salcombe & Thurlestone.
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 are the occupations of the residents of Buckland?

The largest employment sector in Buckland is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
SectorProportion
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials22.7%
Skilled Trades19.53%
Professional Occupations13.85%
Associate Professional & Technical10.97%
Elementary Occupations9.28%
Caring, leisure & Other Services6.88%
Administrative & Secretarial6.54%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives3.22%

Buckland Health Statistics

Salcombe & Thurlestone 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.
AreaVGGFBVB
Salcombe & Thurlestone47.34%33.86%13.95%3.58%1.27%
South Hams49.08%33.18%12.74%3.85%1.15%
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 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.
YearVGGFBVB
201147.41%34.37%13.32%3.8%1.11%
202149.08%33.18%12.74%3.85%1.15%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

Buckland Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Buckland 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 Buckland to the national average for England.
LevelSalcombe & ThurlestoneEngland
No Qualifications14.12%18.08%
Level 18.01%9.69%
Level 214.85%13.32%
Apprenticeship6.63%5.32%
Level 316.51%16.92%
Level 437.43%33.92%

How many residents own or rent their home in Buckland and South Hams

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Buckland either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 70.97 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 29.03 of Buckland residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
AreaOwnedRented
Salcombe & Thurlestone70.97%29.03%
South Hams70.46%29.54%
South West65.88%34.12%
England61.31%38.69%

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

Buckland compared to other wards in South Hams

#WardOwnedRented
1Marldon & Littlehempston80.06%19.94%
2Stokenham79.33%20.67%
3Wembury & Brixton77.89%22.11%
4Woolwell75.93%24.07%
5Ermington & Ugborough75.53%24.47%
6Ivybridge East75.34%24.66%
7Ivybridge West74.28%25.72%
8Bickleigh & Cornwood73.78%26.22%
9West Dart73.61%26.39%
10Allington & Strete73.53%26.47%
11Charterlands71.95%28.05%
12Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford71.95%28.05%
13Dartington & Staverton71.93%28.07%
14Blackawton & Stoke Fleming71.84%28.16%
15South Brent71.19%28.81%
16Salcombe & Thurlestone70.97%29.03%
17Newton & Yealmpton70.44%29.56%
18Dartmouth & East Dart66.76%33.24%
19Kingsbridge61.03%38.97%
20Totnes56.94%43.06%
Buckland is ranked 16 out of 20 wards in South Hams for the percentage of home owners.

What is the population of Buckland and South Hams?

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

WardPopulation
Allington & Strete3106
Bickleigh & Cornwood3012
Blackawton & Stoke Fleming2427
Charterlands2968
Dartington & Staverton2854
Dartmouth & East Dart7997
Ermington & Ugborough3187
Ivybridge East5426
Ivybridge West6394
Kingsbridge5841
Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford2855
Marldon & Littlehempston3001
Newton & Yealmpton6302
Salcombe & Thurlestone5057
South Brent5349
Stokenham2651
Totnes8924
Wembury & Brixton5079
West Dart2583
Woolwell2933
South Hams Total87946



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