Is Staddon 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 Staddon older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Staddon and Torridge? What is the claimant count in Staddon and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Staddon Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Staddon 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 Staddon to the national average for England.
| Level | Holsworthy | England |
|---|
| No Qualifications | 21.99% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 12.74% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 17.28% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 16.89% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 19.79% | 33.92% |
Staddon 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 | 52.11% |
| In Part-Time Work | 33.01% |
| Unemployed | 5.04% |
What are the occupations of the residents of Staddon?
The largest employment sector in Staddon is Skilled Trades. The smallest employment sector is Associate Professional & Technical.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|
| Skilled Trades | 18.07% |
| Elementary Occupations | 15.19% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 13.65% |
| Professional Occupations | 9.3% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 8.97% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 8.84% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.77% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 7.9% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Staddon and Torridge
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Staddon either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 54.33 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 45.67 of Staddon residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Holsworthy | 54.33% | 45.67% |
| Torridge | 69.56% | 30.44% |
| South West | 65.88% | 34.12% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Staddon has a lower level of home ownership than than the national average.
Staddon 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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Staddon is ranked 16 out of 16 wards in Torridge for the percentage of home owners.Staddon Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Holsworthy.| 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 | |
Staddon Health Statistics
Holsworthy 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 |
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| Holsworthy | 41.01% | 34.94% | 16.65% | 5.73% | 1.67% |
| 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
Staddon & 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 Staddon in the Torridge local area district.
Staddon has a lower rate of immigrants than Torridge, the South West region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Holsworthy | 96.34% | 3.66% |
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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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Staddon 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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';Staddon is ranked 10 out of 16 wards in Torridge for the number of residents born outside of the UK.What is the population of Staddon and Torridge?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Torridge including Staddon. 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.
