Is Dolton in Torridge 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 Dolton older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Dolton and Torridge? What is the claimant count in Dolton and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.What are the occupations of the residents of Dolton?
The largest employment sector in Dolton is Skilled Trades. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Skilled Trades | 20.43% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 14.92% |
| Professional Occupations | 14.92% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 9.91% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.69% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 9.42% |
| Elementary Occupations | 7.65% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 6.66% |
Dolton Health Statistics
Two Rivers & Three Moors 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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| Two Rivers & Three Moors | 47.19% | 34.81% | 13.83% | 3.35% | 0.82% |
| Torridge | 43.83% | 34.81% | 15.35% | 4.72% | 1.29% |
| 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 Torridge changed since 2011?
Torridge residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.27% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 43.53% | 34.84% | 15.42% | 4.9% | 1.31% |
| 2021 | 43.83% | 34.81% | 15.35% | 4.72% | 1.29% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Dolton & Torridge 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 Dolton in the Torridge local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Two Rivers & Three Moors | 95.78% | 4.22% |
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| Torridge | 95.99% | 4.01% |
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| South West | 89.8% | 10.2% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Dolton compared to other wards in Torridge
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Hartland | 94.74% | 5.26% |
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| 2 | Bideford North | 95% | 5% |
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| 3 | Westward Ho! | 95.3% | 4.7% |
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| 4 | Two Rivers & Three Moors | 95.78% | 4.22% |
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| 5 | Bideford South | 95.84% | 4.16% |
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| 6 | Great Torrington | 95.91% | 4.09% |
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| 7 | Winkleigh | 95.94% | 4.06% |
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| 8 | Bideford West | 96.09% | 3.91% |
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| 9 | Northam | 96.23% | 3.77% |
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| 10 | Holsworthy | 96.34% | 3.66% |
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| 11 | Shebbear & Langtree | 96.42% | 3.58% |
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| 12 | Monkleigh & Putford | 96.45% | 3.55% |
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| 13 | Bideford East | 96.55% | 3.45% |
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| 14 | Broadheath | 96.67% | 3.33% |
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| 15 | Appledore | 96.74% | 3.26% |
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| 16 | Milton & Tamarside | 96.83% | 3.17% |
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';Dolton is ranked 4 out of 16 wards in Torridge for the number of residents born outside of the UK.How many residents own or rent their home in Dolton and Torridge
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Dolton either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 81.53 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 18.47 of Dolton residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Two Rivers & Three Moors | 81.53% | 18.47% |
| Torridge | 69.56% | 30.44% |
| South West | 65.88% | 34.12% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Dolton has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Dolton compared to other wards in Torridge
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Two Rivers & Three Moors | 81.53% | 18.47% |
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| 2 | Monkleigh & Putford | 80.05% | 19.95% |
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| 3 | Milton & Tamarside | 79.93% | 20.07% |
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| 4 | Shebbear & Langtree | 77.97% | 22.03% |
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| 5 | Northam | 77.85% | 22.15% |
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| 6 | Broadheath (Torridge) | 76.81% | 23.19% |
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| 7 | Winkleigh | 70.62% | 29.38% |
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| 8 | Westward Ho! | 70.25% | 29.75% |
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| 9 | Appledore | 69.56% | 30.44% |
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| 10 | Hartland | 68.84% | 31.16% |
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| 11 | Bideford South | 65.94% | 34.06% |
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| 12 | Great Torrington | 64.78% | 35.22% |
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| 13 | Bideford West | 62.8% | 37.2% |
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| 14 | Bideford North | 59.91% | 40.09% |
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| 15 | Bideford East | 59.18% | 40.82% |
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| 16 | Holsworthy | 54.33% | 45.67% |
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Dolton is ranked 1 out of 16 wards in Torridge for the percentage of home owners.Dolton Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Dolton 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 Dolton to the national average for England.
| Level | Two Rivers & Three Moors | England |
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| No Qualifications | 16.6% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 10.68% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.59% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.63% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.63% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 30.5% | 33.92% |
Dolton Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Two Rivers & Three Moors.| 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 | |
Dolton 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 Torridge.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Torridge | 2.3% | -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 | 51.8% |
| In Part-Time Work | 34.32% |
| Unemployed | 3.01% |
What is the population of Dolton and Torridge?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Torridge including Dolton. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Appledore | 3795 |
| Bideford East | 5865 |
| Bideford North | 5978 |
| Bideford South | 3885 |
| Bideford West | 2726 |
| Broadheath | 4013 |
| Great Torrington | 6053 |
| Hartland | 6125 |
| Holsworthy | 3312 |
| Milton & Tamarside | 4193 |
| Monkleigh & Putford | 3927 |
| Northam | 5049 |
| Shebbear & Langtree | 3917 |
| Two Rivers & Three Moors | 3956 |
| Westward Ho! | 3716 |
| Winkleigh | 2209 |
| Torridge Total | 68719 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
