Socio-economic statistics for Lapford Cross, Devon

Socio-economic statistics for Lapford Cross, Devon

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

Lapford Cross & Mid 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 Lapford Cross in the Mid Devon local area district.

Lapford Cross has a lower rate of immigrants than Mid Devon, the South West region and England as a whole.
Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Taw Vale 95.9% 4.1%
Mid Devon 93.75% 6.25%
South West 89.8% 10.2%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Lapford Cross compared to other wards in Mid Devon

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 Castle 90.27% 9.73%
2 Cullompton South 91.32% 8.68%
3 Lowman 92.2% 7.8%
4 Cullompton North 92.25% 7.75%
5 Lawrence 92.47% 7.53%
6 Boniface 92.61% 7.39%
7 Cadbury 92.74% 7.26%
8 Cranmore 92.93% 7.07%
9 Newbrooke 93.06% 6.94%
10 Bradninch 94.02% 5.99%
11 Lower Culm 94.1% 5.9%
12 Yeo 94.47% 5.53%
13 Cullompton Outer 94.48% 5.52%
14 Westexe 94.51% 5.49%
15 Silverton 94.55% 5.45%
16 Sandford and Creedy 94.74% 5.26%
17 Halberton 95.29% 4.71%
18 Upper Culm 95.65% 4.35%
19 Way 95.79% 4.21%
20 Taw Vale 95.9% 4.1%
21 Clare and Shuttern 95.9% 4.1%
22 Upper Yeo 95.91% 4.09%
23 Canonsleigh 96.21% 3.79%
24 Taw 96.32% 3.68%
'; Lapford Cross is ranked 20 out of 24 wards in Mid Devon for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

Lapford Cross Age Distribution Statistics

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

Lapford Cross Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Lapford 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 Lapford Cross to the national average for England.
Level Taw Vale England
No Qualifications 18.73% 18.08%
Level 1 10.63% 9.69%
Level 2 14.17% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 6.4% 5.32%
Level 3 16.14% 16.92%
Level 4 31.13% 33.92%

How many residents own or rent their home in Lapford Cross and Mid Devon

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Lapford Cross either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 77.69 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 22.31 of Lapford Cross residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Taw Vale 77.69% 22.31%
Mid Devon 67.63% 32.37%
South West 65.88% 34.12%
England 61.31% 38.69%

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

Lapford Cross compared to other wards in Mid Devon

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Taw 80.9% 19.1%
2 Way 79.71% 20.29%
3 Sandford and Creedy 77.99% 22.01%
4 Taw Vale 77.69% 22.31%
5 Silverton 77.51% 22.49%
6 Canonsleigh 76.87% 23.13%
7 Cadbury 76.48% 23.52%
8 Yeo 74.74% 25.26%
9 Upper Yeo 74.33% 25.67%
10 Upper Culm 73.77% 26.23%
11 Halberton 72.76% 27.24%
12 Cullompton Outer 72.28% 27.72%
13 Clare and Shuttern 72.25% 27.75%
14 Newbrooke 69.75% 30.25%
15 Lower Culm 68.16% 31.84%
16 Bradninch 65.65% 34.35%
17 Cullompton North 65.55% 34.45%
18 Cullompton South 64.41% 35.59%
19 Cranmore 64.34% 35.66%
20 Boniface 63.86% 36.14%
21 Lawrence 60.61% 39.39%
22 Westexe 60.04% 39.96%
23 Castle (Mid Devon) 59.98% 40.02%
24 Lowman 53.68% 46.32%
Lapford Cross is ranked 4 out of 24 wards in Mid Devon for the percentage of home owners.

Lapford 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 Mid Devon.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
Mid Devon 1.9% -0.4%
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 Lapford 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 Lapford Cross.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 52.25%
In Part-Time Work 31.98%
Unemployed 3.29%
68.02% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Lapford Cross

Lapford Cross Health Statistics

Taw Vale 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
Taw Vale 42.49% 36.29% 15.7% 4.44% 1.08%
Mid Devon 47.16% 34.84% 13.22% 3.72% 1.05%
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 Mid Devon changed since 2011?

Mid Devon residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 0.08% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 46.64% 35.44% 13.37% 3.58% 0.96%
2021 47.16% 34.84% 13.22% 3.72% 1.05%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

What are the occupations of the residents of Lapford Cross?

The largest employment sector in Lapford Cross is Skilled Trades. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector Proportion
Skilled Trades 20.67%
Professional Occupations 13.7%
Elementary Occupations 11.63%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 11.24%
Associate Professional & Technical 10.98%
Administrative & Secretarial 9.56%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 8.53%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 5.94%

What is the population of Lapford Cross and Mid Devon?

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

Ward Population
Boniface 4209
Bradninch 2057
Cadbury 1678
Canonsleigh 3257
Castle 4405
Clare and Shuttern 3615
Cranmore 4947
Cullompton North 4449
Cullompton Outer 2752
Cullompton South 4432
Halberton 2323
Lawrence 3848
Lower Culm 5958
Lowman 7233
Newbrooke 1602
Sandford and Creedy 3358
Silverton 1959
Taw 1750
Taw Vale 1721
Upper Culm 4438
Upper Yeo 1788
Way 1731
Westexe 6066
Yeo 3714
Mid Devon Total 83290



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

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