Socio-economic statistics for Higher Brixham, Devon

Socio-economic statistics for Higher Brixham, Devon

We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Higher Brixham 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 Higher Brixham older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Higher Brixham and Torbay? Is Higher Brixham an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.

Higher Brixham & 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 Higher Brixham in the Torbay local area district.

Higher Brixham has a lower rate of immigrants than Torbay, the South West region and England as a whole.
Area Born in UK Born outside UK
St Peter's with St Mary's 95.71% 4.29%
Torbay 92.89% 7.11%
South West 89.8% 10.2%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Higher Brixham 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%
'; Higher Brixham is ranked 14 out of 16 wards in Torbay for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

Higher Brixham 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
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 Higher Brixham 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 Higher Brixham.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 45.1%
In Part-Time Work 34.47%
Unemployed 4.91%
65.53% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Higher Brixham

What are the occupations of the residents of Higher Brixham?

The largest employment sector in Higher Brixham is Skilled Trades. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector Proportion
Skilled Trades 15.66%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 13.79%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 13.64%
Professional Occupations 12.5%
Associate Professional & Technical 11.18%
Elementary Occupations 10.55%
Administrative & Secretarial 8.31%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 5.88%

Higher Brixham Health Statistics

St Peter's with St Mary's 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
St Peter's with St Mary's 41.12% 36.49% 15.52% 5.47% 1.4%
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

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

Higher Brixham Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in St Peter's with St Mary's.
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

How many residents own or rent their home in Higher Brixham and Torbay

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Higher Brixham either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 68.57 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 31.43 of Higher Brixham residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
St Peter's with St Mary's 68.57% 31.43%
Torbay 64.07% 35.93%
South West 65.88% 34.12%
England 61.31% 38.69%

Higher Brixham has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.

Higher Brixham 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%
Higher Brixham is ranked 9 out of 16 wards in Torbay for the percentage of home owners.

Higher Brixham Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Higher Brixham 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 Higher Brixham to the national average for England.
Level St Peter's with St Mary's England
No Qualifications 18.77% 18.08%
Level 1 10.76% 9.69%
Level 2 15.51% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 8.28% 5.32%
Level 3 17.33% 16.92%
Level 4 26.11% 33.92%

What is the population of Higher Brixham and Torbay?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Torbay including Higher Brixham. 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



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

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