We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Lower Cator in Teignbridge 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 Lower Cator older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Lower Cator and Teignbridge? Is Lower Cator an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Lower Cator Health Statistics
Ashburton & Buckfastleigh has a lower proportion of residents (very_good_pc-$ward_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburton & Buckfastleigh | 47% | 33.26% | 14.14% | 4.55% | 1.05% |
| Teignbridge | 45.57% | 34.91% | 14.11% | 4.26% | 1.16% |
| 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 Teignbridge changed since 2011?
Teignbridge residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.65% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 44.94% | 34.89% | 14.68% | 4.24% | 1.25% |
| 2021 | 45.57% | 34.91% | 14.11% | 4.26% | 1.16% |
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 Lower Cator?
The largest employment sector in Lower Cator is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Professional Occupations | 19.5% |
| Skilled Trades | 15.24% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 13.73% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 11.87% |
| Elementary Occupations | 10.16% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 9.44% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 6.74% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 6.65% |
Lower Cator & Teignbridge 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 Lower Cator in the Teignbridge local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburton & Buckfastleigh | 94.27% | 5.73% |
| Teignbridge | 94.82% | 5.18% |
| South West | 89.8% | 10.2% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Lower Cator compared to other wards in Teignbridge
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moretonhampstead | 92.56% | 7.44% |
| 2 | Bushell | 92.9% | 7.1% |
| 3 | College | 93.37% | 6.63% |
| 4 | Teignmouth East | 93.6% | 6.4% |
| 5 | Shaldon & Stokeinteignhead | 93.88% | 6.12% |
| 6 | Teignmouth Central | 94.11% | 5.89% |
| 7 | Buckland & Milber | 94.23% | 5.77% |
| 8 | Ashburton & Buckfastleigh | 94.27% | 5.73% |
| 9 | Kenn Valley | 94.36% | 5.64% |
| 10 | Dawlish South West | 94.4% | 5.6% |
| 11 | Bradley | 94.52% | 5.48% |
| 12 | Teign Valley | 94.66% | 5.34% |
| 13 | Haytor | 94.69% | 5.31% |
| 14 | Kenton & Starcross | 95.22% | 4.78% |
| 15 | Ambrook | 95.26% | 4.74% |
| 16 | Dawlish North East | 95.34% | 4.66% |
| 17 | Teignmouth West | 95.48% | 4.52% |
| 18 | Bishopsteignton | 95.53% | 4.47% |
| 19 | Bovey | 95.53% | 4.47% |
| 20 | Chudleigh | 95.67% | 4.33% |
| 21 | Ipplepen | 96.12% | 3.88% |
| 22 | Kersell-with-Combe | 96.17% | 3.83% |
| 23 | Kingsteignton East | 96.59% | 3.41% |
| 24 | Kingsteignton West | 96.63% | 3.37% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Lower Cator Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Ashburton & Buckfastleigh.| 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)
Lower Cator Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Lower Cator 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 | Ashburton & Buckfastleigh | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 16.16% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 9.32% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.16% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.73% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 16.26% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 36.97% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Lower Cator and Teignbridge
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Lower Cator either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 63.98 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 36.02 of Lower Cator residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburton & Buckfastleigh | 63.98% | 36.02% |
| Teignbridge | 71.29% | 28.71% |
| South West | 65.88% | 34.12% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Lower Cator has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Lower Cator compared to other wards in Teignbridge
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bishopsteignton | 86.04% | 13.96% |
| 2 | Haytor | 83.58% | 16.42% |
| 3 | Shaldon & Stokeinteignhead | 80.71% | 19.29% |
| 4 | Kerswell-with-Combe | 80.62% | 19.38% |
| 5 | Teign Valley | 79.64% | 20.36% |
| 6 | Ambrook | 79.29% | 20.71% |
| 7 | Ipplepen | 79.17% | 20.83% |
| 8 | Kingsteignton West | 74.93% | 25.07% |
| 9 | Bovey | 74.47% | 25.53% |
| 10 | Moretonhampstead | 74.02% | 25.98% |
| 11 | Teignmouth East | 73.39% | 26.61% |
| 12 | Kenn Valley | 73.26% | 26.74% |
| 13 | Chudleigh | 72.71% | 27.29% |
| 14 | Kenton & Starcross | 72.17% | 27.83% |
| 15 | Bradley (Teignbridge) | 71.55% | 28.45% |
| 16 | Kingsteignton East | 71.24% | 28.76% |
| 17 | Buckland & Milber | 69.69% | 30.31% |
| 18 | Dawlish North East | 69.44% | 30.56% |
| 19 | Teignmouth Central | 67.71% | 32.29% |
| 20 | Teignmouth West | 64.45% | 35.55% |
| 21 | Dawlish South West | 64.13% | 35.87% |
| 22 | College (Teignbridge) | 64.13% | 35.88% |
| 23 | Ashburton & Buckfastleigh | 63.98% | 36.02% |
| 24 | Bushell | 53.18% | 46.82% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Lower Cator 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 Teignbridge.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Teignbridge | 2% | -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
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|---|
| In Employment | 55.14% |
| In Part-Time Work | 36.57% |
| Unemployed | 3.67% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Lower Cator and Teignbridge?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Teignbridge including Lower Cator. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Bere Ferrers | 3504 |
| Bridestowe | 3207 |
| Buckland Monachorum | 3802 |
| Burrator | 3582 |
| Chagford | 1535 |
| Dartmoor | 2300 |
| Drewsteignton | 1667 |
| Exbourne | 4159 |
| Hatherleigh | 3245 |
| Mary Tavy | 1509 |
| Milton Ford | 1836 |
| Okehampton North | 5492 |
| Okehampton South | 3980 |
| South Tawton | 1907 |
| Tamarside | 1787 |
| Tavistock North | 5363 |
| Tavistock South East | 3937 |
| Tavistock South West | 3327 |
| Teignbridge Total | 56139 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
