We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Stoke Point in South Hams 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 Stoke Point older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Stoke Point and South Hams? Is Stoke Point an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Stoke Point Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Newton & Yealmpton.
Age Band |
Proportion |
4 & under |
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5 - 9 years |
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10 - 15 years |
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16 - 19 years |
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20 - 24 years |
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25 - 34 years |
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35 - 49 years |
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50 - 64 years |
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65 - 74 years |
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75 - 84 years |
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85 years & over |
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Stoke Point & South Hams 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 Stoke Point in the South Hams local area district.
Stoke Point has a lower rate of immigrants than South Hams, the South West region and England as a whole.
Area |
Born in UK |
Born outside UK |
Newton & Yealmpton |
94.4% |
5.6% |
South Hams |
93.75% |
6.25% |
South West |
89.8% |
10.2% |
England |
82.65% |
17.35% |
Stoke Point compared to other wards in South Hams
# |
Ward |
Born in UK |
Born outside UK |
1 |
Totnes |
90.61% |
9.39% |
2 |
Dartington & Staverton |
90.92% |
9.08% |
3 |
Woolwell |
91.71% |
8.29% |
4 |
West Dart |
91.82% |
8.18% |
5 |
Dartmouth & East Dart |
92.64% |
7.36% |
6 |
South Brent |
93.14% |
6.86% |
7 |
Ermington & Ugborough |
93.46% |
6.54% |
8 |
Charterlands |
93.7% |
6.3% |
9 |
Kingsbridge |
94.08% |
5.92% |
10 |
Blackawton & Stoke Fleming |
94.34% |
5.66% |
11 |
Newton & Yealmpton |
94.4% |
5.6% |
12 |
Allington & Strete |
94.62% |
5.38% |
13 |
Salcombe & Thurlestone |
94.8% |
5.2% |
14 |
Marldon & Littlehempston |
95.06% |
4.94% |
15 |
Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford |
95.09% |
4.91% |
16 |
Ivybridge East |
95.11% |
4.89% |
17 |
Wembury & Brixton |
95.14% |
4.86% |
18 |
Stokenham |
95.5% |
4.5% |
19 |
Bickleigh & Cornwood |
95.52% |
4.48% |
20 |
Ivybridge West |
95.6% |
4.4% |
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Stoke Point is ranked 11 out of 20 wards in South Hams for the number of residents born outside of the UK.
Stoke Point Health Statistics
Newton & Yealmpton has more residents (very_good_pc-$country_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
Area |
VG |
G |
F |
B |
VB |
Newton & Yealmpton |
49.58% |
34% |
11.91% |
3.64% |
0.87% |
South Hams |
49.08% |
33.18% |
12.74% |
3.85% |
1.15% |
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 South Hams changed since 2011?
South Hams residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.48% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year |
VG |
G |
F |
B |
VB |
2011 |
47.41% |
34.37% |
13.32% |
3.8% |
1.11% |
2021 |
49.08% |
33.18% |
12.74% |
3.85% |
1.15% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What are the occupations of the residents of Stoke Point?
The largest employment sector in Stoke Point is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector |
Proportion |
Professional Occupations |
23.88% |
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials |
17.59% |
Skilled Trades |
14.01% |
Associate Professional & Technical |
12.33% |
Caring, leisure & Other Services |
7.9% |
Administrative & Secretarial |
7.64% |
Elementary Occupations |
6.45% |
Process Plant & Machine Operatives |
4.81% |
Stoke Point 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 South Hams.
Area |
Unemployed |
Yearly Change |
South Hams |
1.8% |
-0.6% |
South West |
2.5% |
-0.4% |
England |
3.8% |
-0.3% |
UK |
3.7% |
-0.3% |
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 Stoke Point 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 Stoke Point.
Economic Status |
Proportion |
In Employment |
50.37% |
In Part-Time Work |
32.97% |
Unemployed |
3.12% |
67.03% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Stoke Point
Stoke Point Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Stoke Point 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 Stoke Point to the national average for England.
Level |
Newton & Yealmpton |
England |
No Qualifications |
10.9% |
18.08% |
Level 1 |
7.68% |
9.69% |
Level 2 |
13.57% |
13.32% |
Apprenticeship |
5.39% |
5.32% |
Level 3 |
16.38% |
16.92% |
Level 4 |
43.91% |
33.92% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Stoke Point and South Hams
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Stoke Point either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 70.44 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 29.56 of Stoke Point residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area |
Owned |
Rented |
Newton & Yealmpton |
70.44% |
29.56% |
South Hams |
70.46% |
29.54% |
South West |
65.88% |
34.12% |
England |
61.31% |
38.69% |
Stoke Point has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Stoke Point compared to other wards in South Hams
# |
Ward |
Owned |
Rented |
1 |
Marldon & Littlehempston |
80.06% |
19.94% |
2 |
Stokenham |
79.33% |
20.67% |
3 |
Wembury & Brixton |
77.89% |
22.11% |
4 |
Woolwell |
75.93% |
24.07% |
5 |
Ermington & Ugborough |
75.53% |
24.47% |
6 |
Ivybridge East |
75.34% |
24.66% |
7 |
Ivybridge West |
74.28% |
25.72% |
8 |
Bickleigh & Cornwood |
73.78% |
26.22% |
9 |
West Dart |
73.61% |
26.39% |
10 |
Allington & Strete |
73.53% |
26.47% |
11 |
Charterlands |
71.95% |
28.05% |
12 |
Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford |
71.95% |
28.05% |
13 |
Dartington & Staverton |
71.93% |
28.07% |
14 |
Blackawton & Stoke Fleming |
71.84% |
28.16% |
15 |
South Brent |
71.19% |
28.81% |
16 |
Salcombe & Thurlestone |
70.97% |
29.03% |
17 |
Newton & Yealmpton |
70.44% |
29.56% |
18 |
Dartmouth & East Dart |
66.76% |
33.24% |
19 |
Kingsbridge |
61.03% |
38.97% |
20 |
Totnes |
56.94% |
43.06% |
Stoke Point is ranked 17 out of 20 wards in South Hams for the percentage of home owners.
What is the population of Stoke Point and South Hams?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in South Hams including Stoke Point. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
Ward |
Population |
Allington & Strete |
3106 |
Bickleigh & Cornwood |
3012 |
Blackawton & Stoke Fleming |
2427 |
Charterlands |
2968 |
Dartington & Staverton |
2854 |
Dartmouth & East Dart |
7997 |
Ermington & Ugborough |
3187 |
Ivybridge East |
5426 |
Ivybridge West |
6394 |
Kingsbridge |
5841 |
Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford |
2855 |
Marldon & Littlehempston |
3001 |
Newton & Yealmpton |
6302 |
Salcombe & Thurlestone |
5057 |
South Brent |
5349 |
Stokenham |
2651 |
Totnes |
8924 |
Wembury & Brixton |
5079 |
West Dart |
2583 |
Woolwell |
2933 |
South Hams Total |
87946 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
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