This area is in a desirable neighbourhood popular with families
National politics
North Devon Co is represented by the Conservative party.
National (General) Election 2019
This location falls within the parliamentary constituency of North Devon Co, represented by the Conservative MP, Selaine Saxby. At the last general election Conservative won control with a majority of 14,813 votes over Liberal Democrat. A breakdown of voting at the last election is shown above.
Population
- 2204 people living in the immediate local area as of the most recent census
The most recent data we have available indicates that this area is relatively sparsely populated, with 2204 people living in the neighbourhood.
While population density on its own doesn't mean a huge deal, a relatively sparsely populated area should mean that you're unlikely to experience too many issues like noise or congestion caused by local traffic. However, it also might mean that certain services and facilities are less accessible, or located further away in more built-up areas.
Average age of local residents
- Substantially older than the National average of 39
Population breakdown by age range
Popularity with families
- Popular with families with older children
This area is popular with families with older children. The majority of people living here are single.
Income
- Average household income is much higher than the National average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally quite an affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income much higher than the National average.
Deprivation
- North Devon performs well in official government statistics looking at household income, employment, health and access to opportunities
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of North Devon performs well in official government statistics looking at household income, employment, health and access to opportunities
This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.
Industry of employment
- Most popular sectors: Hospitality, Retail, and Manufacturing
Typical industries in which local people are employed include Hospitality, Retail, and Manufacturing
Travel to work
- Most popular travel methods: Car and Walking
Most people travel to their workplace by Car (63%) and Walking (17%)
Average age of local residents
- Slightly older than the South West region average of 41
Population breakdown by age range
Income
- Average household income is much higher than the South West region average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally quite an affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income much higher than the South West region average.
Deprivation
- North Devon performs well in official government statistics looking at household income, employment, health and access to opportunities, when compared to other places in South West
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of North Devon performs well in official government statistics looking at household income, employment, health and access to opportunities
This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.
Local politics
There is No Overall Control (NOC) in North Devon Co.
Local elections
Locally, this area falls under the responsibility of North Devon, of which no individual party has overall control. At a county level, Devon provide some services.
Average age of local residents
- Slightly younger than the Torridge Locality average of 49
Population breakdown by age range
Income
- Average household income is slightly higher than the Torridge Locality average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally quite an affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income slightly higher than the Torridge Locality average.
Deprivation
- North Devon scores significantly better than Torridge in official government statistics reflecting household income, employment, health and access to opportunities
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of North Devon performs well in official government statistics looking at household income, employment, health and access to opportunities
This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.