We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Stoke Hill in Exeter 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 Stoke Hill older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Stoke Hill and Exeter? Is Stoke Hill an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
How many residents own or rent their home in Stoke Hill and Exeter
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Stoke Hill either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 54.62 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 45.38 of Stoke Hill residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 54.62% | 45.38% |
| Exeter | 57.22% | 42.78% |
| South West | 65.88% | 34.12% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Stoke Hill has a lower level of home ownership than than the national average.
Stoke Hill compared to other wards in Exeter
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alphington | 73.03% | 26.97% |
| 2 | Pinhoe | 70.28% | 29.72% |
| 3 | Topsham | 67.51% | 32.49% |
| 4 | St Loyes | 67.29% | 32.71% |
| 5 | Heavitree | 65.85% | 34.15% |
| 6 | St Thomas (Exeter) | 65.11% | 34.89% |
| 7 | Exwick | 58.11% | 41.89% |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 54.62% | 45.38% |
| 9 | Priory (Exeter) | 54.6% | 45.4% |
| 10 | Mincinglake and Whipton | 53.94% | 46.06% |
| 11 | Newtown and St Leonard's | 43.96% | 56.04% |
| 12 | Duryard and St James | 42.58% | 57.42% |
| 13 | St David's (Exeter) | 31.89% | 68.11% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Stoke Hill Health Statistics
Pennsylvania has significantly more residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 53.76% | 32.28% | 10.1% | 3.09% | 0.78% |
| Exeter | 50.87% | 32.94% | 11.59% | 3.57% | 1.03% |
| 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 Exeter changed since 2011?
Exeter residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.53% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 49.91% | 33.37% | 11.95% | 3.68% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | 50.87% | 32.94% | 11.59% | 3.57% | 1.03% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Stoke Hill & Exeter 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 Stoke Hill in the Exeter local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 83.16% | 16.84% |
| Exeter | 85% | 15% |
| South West | 89.8% | 10.2% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Stoke Hill compared to other wards in Exeter
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St David's | 75.55% | 24.45% |
| 2 | Newtown and St Leonard's | 76.43% | 23.57% |
| 3 | Duryard and St James | 79.74% | 20.26% |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 83.16% | 16.84% |
| 5 | Priory | 85.58% | 14.42% |
| 6 | Heavitree | 85.9% | 14.1% |
| 7 | Mincinglake and Whipton | 87.01% | 12.99% |
| 8 | St Thomas | 88.11% | 11.89% |
| 9 | St Loyes | 88.57% | 11.43% |
| 10 | Exwick | 88.96% | 11.04% |
| 11 | Topsham | 90.3% | 9.7% |
| 12 | Pinhoe | 90.4% | 9.6% |
| 13 | Alphington | 91.3% | 8.7% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Stoke Hill Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Stoke Hill 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 | Pennsylvania | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 10.6% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 6.46% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 9.37% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.99% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 30% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 37.44% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Stoke Hill Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Pennsylvania.| 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)
What are the occupations of the residents of Stoke Hill?
The largest employment sector in Stoke Hill is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Professional Occupations | 28.87% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 13.52% |
| Elementary Occupations | 9.74% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 9.09% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 8.66% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 7.83% |
| Skilled Trades | 7.83% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 5.71% |
Stoke Hill 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 Exeter.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter | 2.1% | -0.2% |
| 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 | 46.96% |
| In Part-Time Work | 28.93% |
| Unemployed | 3.47% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Stoke Hill and Exeter?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Exeter including Stoke Hill. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Alphington | 8439 |
| Duryard and St James | 16663 |
| Exwick | 9800 |
| Heavitree | 9560 |
| Mincinglake and Whipton | 9379 |
| Newtown and St Leonard's | 11075 |
| Pennsylvania | 10547 |
| Pinhoe | 8057 |
| Priory | 9435 |
| St David's | 11815 |
| St Loyes | 9747 |
| St Thomas | 9936 |
| Topsham | 8880 |
| Exeter Total | 133333 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
