Socio-economic statistics for Stony Cross, Devon

Socio-economic statistics for Stony Cross, Devon

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

Stony Cross 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 Stony Cross 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 Stony Cross.
Economic StatusProportion
In Employment51.42%
In Part-Time Work35.21%
Unemployed2.97%
64.79% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Stony Cross

Stony Cross Health Statistics

Instow 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
Instow47.56%33.87%13.56%4.34%0.68%
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

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

Stony Cross Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Instow.
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

Stony Cross Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Stony Cross 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 Stony Cross to the national average for England.
LevelInstowEngland
No Qualifications14.68%18.08%
Level 18.75%9.69%
Level 214.05%13.32%
Apprenticeship6.5%5.32%
Level 316.82%16.92%
Level 436.16%33.92%

Stony Cross & 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 Stony Cross in the North Devon local area district.

Stony Cross has a lower rate of immigrants than North Devon, the South West region and England as a whole.
AreaBorn in UKBorn outside UK
Instow96.21%3.79%
North Devon94.51%5.49%
South West89.8%10.2%
England82.65%17.35%

Stony Cross 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%
';Stony Cross is ranked 19 out of 25 wards in North Devon for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

How many residents own or rent their home in Stony Cross and North Devon

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Stony Cross either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 73.24 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 26.76 of Stony Cross residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
AreaOwnedRented
Instow73.24%26.76%
North Devon67.32%32.68%
South West65.88%34.12%
England61.31%38.69%

Stony Cross has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.

Stony Cross 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%
Stony Cross is ranked 12 out of 25 wards in North Devon for the percentage of home owners.

What are the occupations of the residents of Stony Cross?

The largest employment sector in Stony Cross is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
SectorProportion
Professional Occupations19.19%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials17.47%
Skilled Trades17.37%
Associate Professional & Technical10.61%
Administrative & Secretarial8.48%
Elementary Occupations8.28%
Caring, leisure & Other Services7.98%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives4.95%

What is the population of Stony Cross and North Devon?

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

WardPopulation
Appledore3795
Bideford East5865
Bideford North5978
Bideford South3885
Bideford West2726
Broadheath4013
Great Torrington6053
Hartland6125
Holsworthy3312
Milton & Tamarside4193
Monkleigh & Putford3927
Northam5049
Shebbear & Langtree3917
Two Rivers & Three Moors3956
Westward Ho!3716
Winkleigh2209
North Devon Total68719



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