Is Rushford in West 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 Rushford older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Rushford and West Devon? What is the claimant count in Rushford and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Rushford Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Rushford 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 Rushford to the national average for England.
| Level | Milton Ford | England |
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| 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% |
Rushford 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 |
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| 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% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
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 |
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| 2011 | 45.85% | 34.73% | 14.28% | 3.96% | 1.18% |
| 2021 | 45.55% | 34.68% | 14.42% | 4.17% | 1.18% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
How many residents own or rent their home in Rushford and West Devon
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Rushford 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 Rushford residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Milton Ford | 74.88% | 25.12% |
| West Devon | 70.96% | 29.04% |
| South West | 65.88% | 34.12% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Rushford has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Rushford compared to other wards in West Devon
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Mary Tavy | 82.45% | 17.55% |
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| 2 | Tavistock South East | 79% | 21% |
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| 3 | Bridestowe | 78.4% | 21.6% |
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| 4 | Burrator | 77.36% | 22.65% |
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| 5 | Buckland Monachorum | 76.82% | 23.18% |
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| 6 | South Tawton | 76.41% | 23.59% |
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| 7 | Drewsteignton | 75.8% | 24.2% |
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| 8 | Milton Ford | 74.88% | 25.12% |
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| 9 | Exbourne | 74.66% | 25.34% |
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| 10 | Bere Ferrers | 72.59% | 27.41% |
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| 11 | Tamarside | 72.12% | 27.88% |
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| 12 | Dartmoor | 69.91% | 30.09% |
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| 13 | Hatherleigh | 69% | 31% |
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| 14 | Tavistock North | 67.66% | 32.34% |
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| 15 | Okehampton North | 65.51% | 34.49% |
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| 16 | Chagford | 64.79% | 35.21% |
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| 17 | Tavistock South West | 60.96% | 39.04% |
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| 18 | Okehampton South | 55.12% | 44.88% |
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Rushford is ranked 8 out of 18 wards in West Devon for the percentage of home owners.Rushford & West 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 Rushford in the West Devon local area district.
Rushford has a lower rate of immigrants than West Devon, the South West region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Milton Ford | 95.94% | 4.06% |
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| West Devon | 94.55% | 5.45% |
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| South West | 89.8% | 10.2% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Rushford compared to other wards in West Devon
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Chagford | 91.04% | 8.96% |
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| 2 | Okehampton South | 92.18% | 7.83% |
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| 3 | Drewsteignton | 93.34% | 6.66% |
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| 4 | Tavistock North | 93.66% | 6.34% |
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| 5 | Okehampton North | 93.67% | 6.33% |
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| 6 | Buckland Monachorum | 94.42% | 5.58% |
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| 7 | Dartmoor | 94.44% | 5.56% |
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| 8 | Hatherleigh | 94.86% | 5.14% |
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| 9 | Tavistock South East | 94.94% | 5.06% |
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| 10 | Exbourne | 95.1% | 4.9% |
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| 11 | Tavistock South West | 95.3% | 4.7% |
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| 12 | Burrator | 95.31% | 4.69% |
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| 13 | South Tawton | 95.5% | 4.5% |
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| 14 | Mary Tavy | 95.5% | 4.5% |
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| 15 | Bridestowe | 95.84% | 4.16% |
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| 16 | Bere Ferrers | 95.86% | 4.14% |
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| 17 | Milton Ford | 95.94% | 4.06% |
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| 18 | Tamarside | 96% | 4% |
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';Rushford is ranked 17 out of 18 wards in West Devon for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Rushford 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 |
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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 | |
Rushford 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 |
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| 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 |
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| In Employment | 53.83% |
| In Part-Time Work | 36.48% |
| Unemployed | 1.87% |
What are the occupations of the residents of Rushford?
The largest employment sector in Rushford is Skilled Trades. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| 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% |
What is the population of Rushford and West Devon?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in West Devon including Rushford. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| 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.
