We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Stonehouse in Plymouth 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 Stonehouse older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Stonehouse and Plymouth? Is Stonehouse an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Stonehouse 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 Plymouth.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 3.3% | -0.5% |
| 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 | 55.17% |
| In Part-Time Work | 26.74% |
| Unemployed | 6.85% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Stonehouse Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Devonport.| 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 Stonehouse?
The largest employment sector in Stonehouse is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Elementary Occupations | 14.69% |
| Skilled Trades | 13.48% |
| Professional Occupations | 12.83% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 12.57% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 12.5% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 9.32% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 7.94% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 7.08% |
Stonehouse Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Stonehouse 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 | Devonport | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 20.01% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 11.49% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 15.36% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.07% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 18.43% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 25.12% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Stonehouse and Plymouth
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Stonehouse either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 37.63 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 62.37 of Stonehouse residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Devonport | 37.63% | 62.37% |
| Plymouth | 57.65% | 42.35% |
| South West | 65.88% | 34.12% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Stonehouse has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.
Stonehouse compared to other wards in Plymouth
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plympton St Mary | 84.16% | 15.84% |
| 2 | Plymstock Dunstone | 78.49% | 21.51% |
| 3 | Plymstock Radford | 77.47% | 22.53% |
| 4 | Peverell | 75.21% | 24.79% |
| 5 | Plympton Erle | 74.39% | 25.61% |
| 6 | Eggbuckland | 72.12% | 27.88% |
| 7 | Plympton Chaddlewood | 70.67% | 29.33% |
| 8 | Moor View | 67.01% | 32.99% |
| 9 | Compton | 66.47% | 33.53% |
| 10 | Southway | 59.84% | 40.16% |
| 11 | Ham | 57.16% | 42.84% |
| 12 | Stoke (Plymouth) | 55.88% | 44.12% |
| 13 | Budshead | 55.1% | 44.9% |
| 14 | St Budeaux | 52.63% | 47.37% |
| 15 | Honicknowle | 50.43% | 49.57% |
| 16 | Efford and Lipson | 50.31% | 49.69% |
| 17 | Sutton and Mount Gould | 45.5% | 54.5% |
| 18 | Devonport | 37.63% | 62.37% |
| 19 | St Peter and the Waterfront | 25.76% | 74.24% |
| 20 | Drake | 23.73% | 76.27% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Stonehouse & Plymouth 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 Stonehouse in the Plymouth local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Devonport | 86.85% | 13.15% |
| Plymouth | 90.8% | 9.2% |
| South West | 89.8% | 10.2% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Stonehouse compared to other wards in Plymouth
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Peter and the Waterfront | 77.74% | 22.26% |
| 2 | Drake | 80.99% | 19.01% |
| 3 | Sutton and Mount Gould | 84.85% | 15.15% |
| 4 | Devonport | 86.85% | 13.15% |
| 5 | Stoke | 88.11% | 11.89% |
| 6 | Compton | 89.9% | 10.1% |
| 7 | Efford and Lipson | 89.97% | 10.03% |
| 8 | Peverell | 90.11% | 9.89% |
| 9 | Budshead | 93.01% | 6.99% |
| 10 | Ham | 93.04% | 6.96% |
| 11 | Moor View | 93.24% | 6.76% |
| 12 | Eggbuckland | 93.87% | 6.13% |
| 13 | St Budeaux | 94.13% | 5.87% |
| 14 | Southway | 94.31% | 5.69% |
| 15 | Honicknowle | 94.7% | 5.3% |
| 16 | Plymstock Radford | 95.06% | 4.94% |
| 17 | Plympton Chaddlewood | 95.16% | 4.84% |
| 18 | Plymstock Dunstone | 95.42% | 4.58% |
| 19 | Plympton Erle | 96.33% | 3.67% |
| 20 | Plympton St Mary | 96.38% | 3.62% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Stonehouse Health Statistics
Devonport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonport | 44.45% | 33.17% | 14.75% | 5.98% | 1.65% |
| Plymouth | 45.76% | 33.76% | 14.05% | 4.95% | 1.47% |
| 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 Plymouth changed since 2011?
Plymouth residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 0.03% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 46.02% | 33.53% | 13.95% | 5.08% | 1.44% |
| 2021 | 45.76% | 33.76% | 14.05% | 4.95% | 1.47% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Stonehouse and Plymouth?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Plymouth including Stonehouse. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Budshead | 12995 |
| Compton | 12542 |
| Devonport | 16743 |
| Drake | 11206 |
| Efford and Lipson | 14093 |
| Eggbuckland | 12863 |
| Ham | 14121 |
| Honicknowle | 13980 |
| Moor View | 12758 |
| Peverell | 13854 |
| Plympton Chaddlewood | 8105 |
| Plympton Erle | 8687 |
| Plympton St Mary | 12404 |
| Plymstock Dunstone | 12331 |
| Plymstock Radford | 13469 |
| Southway | 13645 |
| St Budeaux | 13308 |
| St Peter and the Waterfront | 17883 |
| Stoke | 13664 |
| Sutton and Mount Gould | 14188 |
| Plymouth Total | 262839 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
