Is Longcross 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 Longcross older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Longcross and West Devon? What is the claimant count in Longcross and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers. 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 Longcross in the West Devon local area district.
Longcross has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.Longcross 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 West Devon.Area Unemployed Yearly Change West Devon 1.9% -0.4% South West 2.5% -0.4% England 3.8% -0.3% UK 3.7% -0.3% Economic Status Proportion In Employment 53.83% In Part-Time Work 36.48% Unemployed 1.87% Longcross Health Statistics
Milton Ford 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 Milton Ford 44.75% 36.47% 13.68% 3.64% 1.46% West Devon 45.55% 34.68% 14.42% 4.17% 1.18% South West 47.6% 34.21% 13.12% 3.95% 1.12% England 48.49% 33.71% 12.65% 3.98% 1.17% How has the health of residents in West Devon changed since 2011?
West Devon residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 0.35% between the 2011 and 2021 census.Year VG G F B VB 2011 45.85% 34.73% 14.28% 3.96% 1.18% 2021 45.55% 34.68% 14.42% 4.17% 1.18% Longcross & West Devon Immigration Statistics
Area Born in UK Born outside UK Milton Ford 95.94% 4.06% West Devon 94.55% 5.45% South West 89.8% 10.2% England 82.65% 17.35% Longcross compared to other wards in West Devon
';Longcross is ranked 17 out of 18 wards in West Devon for the number of residents born outside of the UK.# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK 1 Chagford 91.04% 8.96% 2 Okehampton South 92.18% 7.83% 3 Drewsteignton 93.34% 6.66% 4 Tavistock North 93.66% 6.34% 5 Okehampton North 93.67% 6.33% 6 Buckland Monachorum 94.42% 5.58% 7 Dartmoor 94.44% 5.56% 8 Hatherleigh 94.86% 5.14% 9 Tavistock South East 94.94% 5.06% 10 Exbourne 95.1% 4.9% 11 Tavistock South West 95.3% 4.7% 12 Burrator 95.31% 4.69% 13 South Tawton 95.5% 4.5% 14 Mary Tavy 95.5% 4.5% 15 Bridestowe 95.84% 4.16% 16 Bere Ferrers 95.86% 4.14% 17 Milton Ford 95.94% 4.06% 18 Tamarside 96% 4% What are the occupations of the residents of Longcross?
The largest employment sector in Longcross is Skilled Trades. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.Sector Proportion Skilled Trades 19.76% Professional Occupations 19.54% Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 16.11% Associate Professional & Technical 11.48% Elementary Occupations 8.61% Caring, leisure & Other Services 8.06% Administrative & Secretarial 7.28% Process Plant & Machine Operatives 3.64% How many residents own or rent their home in Longcross and West Devon
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Longcross either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 74.88 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 25.12 of Longcross residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.Area Owned Rented Milton Ford 74.88% 25.12% West Devon 70.96% 29.04% South West 65.88% 34.12% England 61.31% 38.69% Longcross compared to other wards in West Devon
Longcross is ranked 8 out of 18 wards in West Devon for the percentage of home owners.# Ward Owned Rented 1 Mary Tavy 82.45% 17.55% 2 Tavistock South East 79% 21% 3 Bridestowe 78.4% 21.6% 4 Burrator 77.36% 22.65% 5 Buckland Monachorum 76.82% 23.18% 6 South Tawton 76.41% 23.59% 7 Drewsteignton 75.8% 24.2% 8 Milton Ford 74.88% 25.12% 9 Exbourne 74.66% 25.34% 10 Bere Ferrers 72.59% 27.41% 11 Tamarside 72.12% 27.88% 12 Dartmoor 69.91% 30.09% 13 Hatherleigh 69% 31% 14 Tavistock North 67.66% 32.34% 15 Okehampton North 65.51% 34.49% 16 Chagford 64.79% 35.21% 17 Tavistock South West 60.96% 39.04% 18 Okehampton South 55.12% 44.88% Longcross Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Milton Ford.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 Longcross Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Longcross 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 | Milton Ford | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 13.76% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 9.11% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.42% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.85% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.5% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 36.39% | 33.92% |
What is the population of Longcross and West Devon?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in West Devon including Longcross. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Bere Ferrers | 3504 |
| Bridestowe | 3207 |
| Buckland Monachorum | 3802 |
| Burrator | 3582 |
| Chagford | 1535 |
| Dartmoor | 2300 |
| Drewsteignton | 1667 |
| Exbourne | 4159 |
| Hatherleigh | 3245 |
| Mary Tavy | 1509 |
| Milton Ford | 1836 |
| Okehampton North | 5492 |
| Okehampton South | 3980 |
| South Tawton | 1907 |
| Tamarside | 1787 |
| Tavistock North | 5363 |
| Tavistock South East | 3937 |
| Tavistock South West | 3327 |
| West Devon Total | 56139 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
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