We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Higher Warcombe in North Devon 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 Warcombe older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Higher Warcombe and North Devon? Is Higher Warcombe an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Higher Warcombe & 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 Higher Warcombe in the North Devon local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Mortehoe | 93.86% | 6.14% |
| North Devon | 94.51% | 5.49% |
| South West | 89.8% | 10.2% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Higher Warcombe compared to other wards in North Devon
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnstaple Central | 84.5% | 15.5% |
| 2 | Heanton Punchardon | 89.35% | 10.65% |
| 3 | Barnstaple with Pilton | 91.96% | 8.04% |
| 4 | Lynton & Lynmouth | 93.48% | 6.52% |
| 5 | Mortehoe | 93.86% | 6.14% |
| 6 | Newport | 93.9% | 6.1% |
| 7 | Barnstaple with Westacott | 94.07% | 5.93% |
| 8 | Roundswell | 94.32% | 5.68% |
| 9 | North Molton | 94.45% | 5.55% |
| 10 | Braunton West & Georgeham | 94.8% | 5.2% |
| 11 | Braunton East | 95% | 5% |
| 12 | South Molton | 95.07% | 4.93% |
| 13 | Chulmleigh | 95.2% | 4.8% |
| 14 | Ilfracombe East | 95.21% | 4.79% |
| 15 | Bickington | 95.21% | 4.79% |
| 16 | Marwood | 95.27% | 4.73% |
| 17 | Bratton Fleming | 95.55% | 4.45% |
| 18 | Chittlehampton | 95.89% | 4.11% |
| 19 | Instow | 96.21% | 3.79% |
| 20 | Combe Martin | 96.33% | 3.67% |
| 21 | Ilfracombe West | 96.39% | 3.61% |
| 22 | Bishop's Nympton | 96.52% | 3.48% |
| 23 | Fremington | 96.52% | 3.48% |
| 24 | Landkey | 96.55% | 3.45% |
| 25 | Witheridge | 96.91% | 3.09% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Higher Warcombe Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Higher Warcombe 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 | Mortehoe | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 13.61% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 9.79% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.77% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.72% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 34.63% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Higher Warcombe and North Devon
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Higher Warcombe either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 76.5 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 23.5 of Higher Warcombe residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Mortehoe | 76.5% | 23.5% |
| North Devon | 67.32% | 32.68% |
| South West | 65.88% | 34.12% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Higher Warcombe has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Higher Warcombe compared to other wards in North Devon
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fremington | 81.3% | 18.7% |
| 2 | Marwood | 81.09% | 18.91% |
| 3 | Roundswell | 80.05% | 19.95% |
| 4 | Braunton East | 78.41% | 21.59% |
| 5 | Landkey | 76.74% | 23.26% |
| 6 | Mortehoe | 76.5% | 23.5% |
| 7 | Braunton West & Georgeham | 75.92% | 24.08% |
| 8 | Bishop's Nympton | 75.68% | 24.32% |
| 9 | Witheridge | 75.02% | 24.98% |
| 10 | Chittlehampton | 74.44% | 25.56% |
| 11 | Bratton Fleming | 73.61% | 26.39% |
| 12 | Instow | 73.24% | 26.76% |
| 13 | Combe Martin | 72.7% | 27.3% |
| 14 | Chulmleigh | 70.62% | 29.38% |
| 15 | Lynton & Lynmouth | 70.24% | 29.76% |
| 16 | Ilfracombe West | 69.67% | 30.33% |
| 17 | Bickington | 69.43% | 30.57% |
| 18 | North Molton | 65.49% | 34.51% |
| 19 | Newport (North Devon) | 65.22% | 34.78% |
| 20 | South Molton | 63.6% | 36.4% |
| 21 | Barnstaple with Pilton | 62.96% | 37.04% |
| 22 | Barnstaple with Westacott | 54.22% | 45.78% |
| 23 | Ilfracombe East | 52.14% | 47.86% |
| 24 | Heanton Punchardon | 49.95% | 50.05% |
| 25 | Barnstaple Central | 33.27% | 66.73% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Higher Warcombe Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Mortehoe.| 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)
Higher Warcombe Health Statistics
Mortehoe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mortehoe | 53.07% | 31.37% | 11.54% | 2.95% | 1.08% |
| North Devon | 46.78% | 33.62% | 13.9% | 4.41% | 1.28% |
| 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 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.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 46.38% | 33.85% | 14.16% | 4.34% | 1.27% |
| 2021 | 46.78% | 33.62% | 13.9% | 4.41% | 1.28% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Higher Warcombe?
The largest employment sector in Higher Warcombe is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 21.71% |
| Professional Occupations | 15.81% |
| Skilled Trades | 15.6% |
| Elementary Occupations | 11.28% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 8.54% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 8.22% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.01% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 4.95% |
Higher Warcombe 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.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| North Devon | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 53.88% |
| In Part-Time Work | 32.88% |
| Unemployed | 2.51% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Higher Warcombe and North Devon?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in North Devon including Higher Warcombe. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Barnstaple Central | 2772 |
| Barnstaple with Pilton | 8069 |
| Barnstaple with Westacott | 7590 |
| Bickington | 6952 |
| Bishop's Nympton | 2249 |
| Bratton Fleming | 2391 |
| Braunton East | 4893 |
| Braunton West & Georgeham | 4729 |
| Chittlehampton | 2294 |
| Chulmleigh | 2105 |
| Combe Martin | 2619 |
| Fremington | 5094 |
| Heanton Punchardon | 3045 |
| Ilfracombe East | 6912 |
| Ilfracombe West | 4406 |
| Instow | 2635 |
| Landkey | 4469 |
| Lynton & Lynmouth | 2039 |
| Marwood | 2388 |
| Mortehoe | 2194 |
| Newport | 5054 |
| North Molton | 2302 |
| Roundswell | 2748 |
| South Molton | 5892 |
| Witheridge | 2329 |
| North Devon Total | 98170 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
