Periton, Somerset

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

Periton Age Distribution Statistics

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

Periton 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 .
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
% %
% %
% %
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 Periton 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 Periton.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 0%
In Part-Time Work 0%
Unemployed 0%
100% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Periton

Periton Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Periton 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 Periton to the national average for .
Level
No Qualifications 0% 0%
Level 1 0% 0%
Level 2 0% 0%
Apprenticeship 0% 0%
Level 3 0% 0%
Level 4 0% 0%

Periton & 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 Periton in the local area district.

Area Born in UK Born outside UK
0% 0%
0% 0%
0% 0%
0% 0%

Periton compared to other wards in

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
'; Periton is ranked out of 0 wards in for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

How many residents own or rent their home in Periton and

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Periton either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 0 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 0 of Periton residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
0% 0%
0% 0%
0% 0%
0% 0%

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

Periton compared to other wards in

# Ward Owned Rented
Periton is ranked out of 0 wards in for the percentage of home owners.

What are the occupations of the residents of Periton?

The largest employment sector in Periton is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Elementary Occupations.
Sector Proportion
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials %
Professional Occupations %
Associate Professional & Technical %
Administrative & Secretarial %
Skilled Trades %
Caring, leisure & Other Services %
Process Plant & Machine Operatives %
Elementary Occupations %

Periton Health Statistics

Area VG G F B VB
0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

What is the population of Periton and Somerset West and Taunton?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Somerset West and Taunton including Periton. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

Ward Population
Alcombe 2262
Blackbrook & Holway 6460
Comeytrowe & Bishop's Hull 9111
Cotford St Luke & Oake 3122
Creech St Michael 2900
Dulverton & District 2342
Exmoor 2388
Halcon & Lane 6593
Hatch & Blackdown 2620
Manor & Tangier 3298
Milverton & District 2658
Minehead Central 4876
Minehead North 2484
Monument 2815
North Curry & Ruishton 5424
North Town 2912
Norton Fitzwarren & Staplegrove 6883
Old Cleeve & District 4829
Periton & Woodcombe 2352
Porlock & District 2262
Priorswood 9643
Quantock Vale 2653
Rockwell Green 2873
South Quantock 5143
Trull, Pitminster & Corfe 3412
Victoria 5478
Vivary 5262
Watchet & Williton 6874
Wellington East 4867
Wellington North 5512
Wellington South 2568
Wellsprings & Rowbarton 6659
West Monkton & Cheddon Fitzpaine 8038
Wilton & Sherford 2657
Wiveliscombe & District 5191
Somerset West and Taunton Total 155421



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

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