Is Holy Vale in Isles of Scilly 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 Holy Vale older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Holy Vale and Isles of Scilly? What is the claimant count in Holy Vale and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Holy Vale Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in St Mary's.| Age Band | Proportion |
|---|
| 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 Holy Vale?
The largest employment sector in Holy Vale is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Elementary Occupations.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | % |
| Professional Occupations | % |
| Associate Professional & Technical | % |
| Administrative & Secretarial | % |
| Skilled Trades | % |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | % |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | % |
| Elementary Occupations | % |
How many residents own or rent their home in Holy Vale and Isles of Scilly
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Holy Vale either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 0 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 0 of Holy Vale residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|
| 0% | 0% |
| Isles of Scilly | 44.52% | 55.48% |
| South West | 65.88% | 34.12% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Holy Vale has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.
Holy Vale compared to other wards in Isles of Scilly
Holy Vale is ranked out of 0 wards in Isles of Scilly for the percentage of home owners.Holy Vale Health Statistics
St Mary's has a significantly lower proportion of residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Isles of Scilly | 51.31% | 32.96% | 11.68% | 3.21% | 0.83% |
| 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 Isles of Scilly changed since 2011?
Isles of Scilly residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 1.48% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|
| 2011 | 51.52% | 34.23% | 11.26% | 2.41% | 0.59% |
| 2021 | 51.31% | 32.96% | 11.68% | 3.21% | 0.83% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Holy Vale & Isles of Scilly 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 Holy Vale in the Isles of Scilly local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|
| 0% | 0% |
|---|
| 0% | 0% |
|---|
| 0% | 0% |
|---|
| 0% | 0% |
|---|
Holy Vale compared to other wards in Isles of Scilly
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|
';Holy Vale is ranked out of 0 wards in Isles of Scilly for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Holy Vale Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Holy Vale 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 Holy Vale to the national average for England.
| Level | St Mary's | England |
|---|
| No Qualifications | 0% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 0% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 0% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 0% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 0% | 33.92% |
Holy Vale 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 Isles of Scilly.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|
| Isles of Scilly | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South West | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|
| In Employment | 0% |
| In Part-Time Work | 0% |
| Unemployed | 0% |
What is the population of Holy Vale and Isles of Scilly?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Isles of Scilly including Holy Vale. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|
| St Agnes | 212 |
| St Martin's | 155 |
| St Mary's | 1602 |
| Tresco | 257 |
| Isles of Scilly Total | 2226 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
