We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Ellacombe in Torbay 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 Ellacombe older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Ellacombe and Torbay? Is Ellacombe an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
What are the occupations of the residents of Ellacombe?
The largest employment sector in Ellacombe is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 20.01% |
| Professional Occupations | 17.95% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 11.37% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 10.64% |
| Skilled Trades | 9.93% |
| Elementary Occupations | 8.38% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.12% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 6.02% |
Ellacombe & Torbay 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 Ellacombe in the Torbay local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Wellswood | 89.64% | 10.36% |
| Torbay | 92.89% | 7.11% |
| South West | 89.8% | 10.2% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Ellacombe compared to other wards in Torbay
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tormohun | 84.92% | 15.08% |
| 2 | Wellswood | 89.64% | 10.36% |
| 3 | Roundham with Hyde | 90.96% | 9.04% |
| 4 | Cockington with Chelston | 91.88% | 8.12% |
| 5 | Ellacombe | 92.17% | 7.83% |
| 6 | Shiphay | 92.7% | 7.3% |
| 7 | St Marychurch | 93% | 7% |
| 8 | Barton with Watcombe | 93.08% | 6.92% |
| 9 | Preston | 94.88% | 5.12% |
| 10 | King's Ash | 94.9% | 5.1% |
| 11 | Clifton with Maidenway | 95.11% | 4.89% |
| 12 | Collaton St Mary | 95.2% | 4.8% |
| 13 | Goodrington with Roselands | 95.53% | 4.47% |
| 14 | St Peter's with St Mary's | 95.71% | 4.29% |
| 15 | Furzeham with Summercombe | 95.81% | 4.19% |
| 16 | Churston with Galmpton | 96.58% | 3.42% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Ellacombe 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 Torbay.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Torbay | 3.3% | -0.6% |
| South West | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|---|
| In Employment | 40.41% |
| In Part-Time Work | 34.16% |
| Unemployed | 4.76% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Ellacombe and Torbay
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Ellacombe either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 64.19 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 35.81 of Ellacombe residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Wellswood | 64.19% | 35.81% |
| Torbay | 64.07% | 35.93% |
| South West | 65.88% | 34.12% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Ellacombe has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Ellacombe compared to other wards in Torbay
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Churston with Galmpton | 84.07% | 15.93% |
| 2 | Preston (Torbay) | 77.53% | 22.47% |
| 3 | Clifton with Maidenway | 75.91% | 24.09% |
| 4 | Collaton St Mary | 73.02% | 26.98% |
| 5 | Furzeham with Summercombe | 72.67% | 27.33% |
| 6 | Goodrington with Roselands | 72.35% | 27.65% |
| 7 | Shiphay | 70.59% | 29.41% |
| 8 | Cockington with Chelston | 70.01% | 29.99% |
| 9 | St Peter's with St Mary's | 68.57% | 31.43% |
| 10 | Wellswood | 64.19% | 35.81% |
| 11 | St Marychurch | 63.9% | 36.1% |
| 12 | Barton with Watcombe | 59.49% | 40.51% |
| 13 | King's Ash | 57.18% | 42.82% |
| 14 | Ellacombe | 55.8% | 44.2% |
| 15 | Roundham with Hyde | 45.45% | 54.55% |
| 16 | Tormohun | 41.32% | 58.68% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Ellacombe Health Statistics
Wellswood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellswood | 38.73% | 33.69% | 17.82% | 7.32% | 2.44% |
| Torbay | 42.23% | 34.23% | 16.21% | 5.67% | 1.66% |
| 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
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How has the health of residents in Torbay changed since 2011?
Torbay residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.32% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 41.7% | 34.44% | 16.31% | 5.82% | 1.73% |
| 2021 | 42.23% | 34.23% | 16.21% | 5.67% | 1.66% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Ellacombe Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Wellswood.| 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 | |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Ellacombe Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Ellacombe 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
| Level | Wellswood | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 19.45% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 9.77% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.9% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.91% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 13.53% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 32.51% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Ellacombe and Torbay?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Torbay including Ellacombe. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Barton with Watcombe | 12160 |
| Churston with Galmpton | 6467 |
| Clifton with Maidenway | 7523 |
| Cockington with Chelston | 8031 |
| Collaton St Mary | 3432 |
| Ellacombe | 8054 |
| Furzeham with Summercombe | 9983 |
| Goodrington with Roselands | 7399 |
| King's Ash | 7947 |
| Preston | 10300 |
| Roundham with Hyde | 8484 |
| Shiphay | 7939 |
| St Marychurch | 12163 |
| St Peter's with St Mary's | 6840 |
| Tormohun | 12552 |
| Wellswood | 6944 |
| Torbay Total | 136218 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
