Socio-economic statistics for Higher Slade, Devon

Socio-economic statistics for Higher Slade, Devon

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

How many residents own or rent their home in Higher Slade and North Devon

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Higher Slade either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 69.67 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 30.33 of Higher Slade residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
AreaOwnedRented
Ilfracombe West69.67%30.33%
North Devon67.32%32.68%
South West65.88%34.12%
England61.31%38.69%
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)

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

Higher Slade compared to other wards in North Devon

#WardOwnedRented
1Fremington81.3%18.7%
2Marwood81.09%18.91%
3Roundswell80.05%19.95%
4Braunton East78.41%21.59%
5Landkey76.74%23.26%
6Mortehoe76.5%23.5%
7Braunton West & Georgeham75.92%24.08%
8Bishop's Nympton75.68%24.32%
9Witheridge75.02%24.98%
10Chittlehampton74.44%25.56%
11Bratton Fleming73.61%26.39%
12Instow73.24%26.76%
13Combe Martin72.7%27.3%
14Chulmleigh70.62%29.38%
15Lynton & Lynmouth70.24%29.76%
16Ilfracombe West69.67%30.33%
17Bickington69.43%30.57%
18North Molton65.49%34.51%
19Newport (North Devon)65.22%34.78%
20South Molton63.6%36.4%
21Barnstaple with Pilton62.96%37.04%
22Barnstaple with Westacott54.22%45.78%
23Ilfracombe East52.14%47.86%
24Heanton Punchardon49.95%50.05%
25Barnstaple Central33.27%66.73%
Higher Slade is ranked 16 out of 25 wards in North Devon for the percentage of home owners.
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)

What are the occupations of the residents of Higher Slade?

The largest employment sector in Higher Slade is Skilled Trades. The smallest employment sector is Administrative & Secretarial.
SectorProportion
Skilled Trades15.38%
Professional Occupations13.06%
Elementary Occupations12.76%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials12.62%
Caring, leisure & Other Services12.07%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives9.76%
Associate Professional & Technical8.82%
Administrative & Secretarial7.89%

Higher Slade & North 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 Higher Slade in the North Devon local area district.

Higher Slade has a lower rate of immigrants than North Devon, the South West region and England as a whole.
AreaBorn in UKBorn outside UK
Ilfracombe West96.39%3.61%
North Devon94.51%5.49%
South West89.8%10.2%
England82.65%17.35%
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)

Higher Slade compared to other wards in North Devon

#WardBorn in UKBorn outside UK
1Barnstaple Central84.5%15.5%
2Heanton Punchardon89.35%10.65%
3Barnstaple with Pilton91.96%8.04%
4Lynton & Lynmouth93.48%6.52%
5Mortehoe93.86%6.14%
6Newport93.9%6.1%
7Barnstaple with Westacott94.07%5.93%
8Roundswell94.32%5.68%
9North Molton94.45%5.55%
10Braunton West & Georgeham94.8%5.2%
11Braunton East95%5%
12South Molton95.07%4.93%
13Chulmleigh95.2%4.8%
14Ilfracombe East95.21%4.79%
15Bickington95.21%4.79%
16Marwood95.27%4.73%
17Bratton Fleming95.55%4.45%
18Chittlehampton95.89%4.11%
19Instow96.21%3.79%
20Combe Martin96.33%3.67%
21Ilfracombe West96.39%3.61%
22Bishop's Nympton96.52%3.48%
23Fremington96.52%3.48%
24Landkey96.55%3.45%
25Witheridge96.91%3.09%
';Higher Slade is ranked 21 out of 25 wards in North Devon for the number of residents born outside of the UK.
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)

Higher Slade Health Statistics

Ilfracombe West 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
Ilfracombe West45.93%33.16%14.71%4.99%1.2%
North Devon46.78%33.62%13.9%4.41%1.28%
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
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)

How has the health of residents in North Devon changed since 2011?

North Devon residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.17% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
YearVGGFBVB
201146.38%33.85%14.16%4.34%1.27%
202146.78%33.62%13.9%4.41%1.28%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)

Higher Slade 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 North Devon.
AreaUnemployedYearly Change
North Devon2.7%-0.3%
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 Higher Slade 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 Higher Slade.
Economic StatusProportion
In Employment53.83%
In Part-Time Work36.2%
Unemployed5.06%
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
63.8% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Higher Slade

Higher Slade Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Higher Slade 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 Higher Slade to the national average for England.
LevelIlfracombe WestEngland
No Qualifications18.48%18.08%
Level 112.31%9.69%
Level 215.99%13.32%
Apprenticeship6.9%5.32%
Level 317.65%16.92%
Level 426.09%33.92%
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)

Higher Slade Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Ilfracombe West.
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
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)

What is the population of Higher Slade and North Devon?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in North Devon including Higher Slade. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

WardPopulation
Barnstaple Central2772
Barnstaple with Pilton8069
Barnstaple with Westacott7590
Bickington6952
Bishop's Nympton2249
Bratton Fleming2391
Braunton East4893
Braunton West & Georgeham4729
Chittlehampton2294
Chulmleigh2105
Combe Martin2619
Fremington5094
Heanton Punchardon3045
Ilfracombe East6912
Ilfracombe West4406
Instow2635
Landkey4469
Lynton & Lynmouth2039
Marwood2388
Mortehoe2194
Newport5054
North Molton2302
Roundswell2748
South Molton5892
Witheridge2329
North Devon Total98170

Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)


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


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