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People & Demographics
TQ12 9GQTeignbridge
Understanding the makeup of communities is at the very heart of the Census. The "People & Demographics" section looks at who we are, how we live, and the spaces we share. From population density - how tightly packed or spacious your neighbourhood feels - to people's relationships that shape households, every detail helps build a picture of daily life. You'll also find insights into age groups and household compositions, revealing generational trends and living arrangements. This data and analysis gives you a great insight into the tapestry of life in TQ12 9GQ.
Population Density
Census 2021 dataset "TS002 - Population Density" provides a detailed look at how people are distributed across an area, measured as the number of residents per square kilometre. This is a key indicator that helps us understand how crowded or spacious a location feels. Higher density often suggests urban areas with compact housing and busy communities, whereas lower density points to rural or semi-rural locations with open space and/or countryside and fewer neighbours.
Packed or Peaceful? How This Postcode Stacks Up
Census 2021 data tells us that the population density of the TQ12 9GQ postcode area (closest match to OA output area) is, 818 people per square kilometre. This figure represents the number of residents living in each square kilometre, which offers insight into how crowded or spacious the neighbourhood is.
The neighbourhood around TQ12 9GQ has a population density between 200% and 600% higher than the regional average of 239.2 people per km2, as shown in Census 2021 data. This increase in density indicates a highly urbanised area, characterised by dense housing, bustling streets, and plenty of local amenities such as shops, schools, and public transport options. Such areas often attract individuals seeking convenience and community activities.
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242Population Density.
Category | TQ12 9GQ* | South West | England & Wales |
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* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
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Legal Marriage/Partnership Status
Legal Partnership Status provides data on the legal relationship status of individuals, including categories like single, married, in a civil partnership, separated, divorced, or widowed. This data is crucial for understanding demographic trends and patterns in relationships over time.
How many people in TQ12 9GQ are married?
According to Census 2021, 34.7% of those living in the postcode TQ12 9GQ are married or in a civil partnership. This percentage is lower than than the rate for England & Wales, where 44.7% of the population are married or in civil partnerships, a difference of -22.4%.
Marriage Rates Uncovered
34.7%
-22.4%Percentage of people in TQ12 9GQ who are married.
Category | TQ12 9GQ* | South West | England & Wales |
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Total | 297 | 4,735,840 | 46,006,957 |
Never married | 126 (42.4%) | 1,641,415 (34.7%) | 17,450,122 (37.9%) |
Married or civil partnership | 103 (34.7%) | 2,203,234 (46.5%) | 20,561,642 (44.7%) |
Married | 103 (34.7%) | 2,192,574 (46.3%) | 20,464,074 (44.5%) |
Married: Opposite sex | 103 (34.7%) | 2,179,876 (46.0%) | 20,336,565 (44.2%) |
Married: Same sex | 0 (0.0%) | 12,698 (0.3%) | 127,509 (0.3%) |
Civil partnership | 0 (0.0%) | 10,660 (0.2%) | 97,568 (0.2%) |
Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0 (0.0%) | 3,528 (0.1%) | 34,067 (0.1%) |
Civil partnership: Same sex | 0 (0.0%) | 7,132 (0.2%) | 63,501 (0.1%) |
Separated | 12 (4.0%) | 99,960 (2.1%) | 1,033,518 (2.2%) |
Separated but married | 12 (4.0%) | 99,224 (2.1%) | 1,025,977 (2.2%) |
Separated but in a civil partnership | 0 (0.0%) | 736 (0.0%) | 7,541 (0.0%) |
Dissolved | 39 (13.1%) | 478,079 (10.1%) | 4,171,639 (9.1%) |
Divorced | 38 (12.8%) | 476,871 (10.1%) | 4,160,359 (9.0%) |
Civil partnership dissolved | 1 (0.3%) | 1,208 (0.0%) | 11,280 (0.0%) |
Widowed or surviving civil partnership partner | 17 (5.7%) | 313,152 (6.6%) | 2,790,036 (6.1%) |
Widowed | 17 (5.7%) | 312,673 (6.6%) | 2,785,998 (6.1%) |
Surviving partner from civil partnership | 0 (0.0%) | 479 (0.0%) | 4,038 (0.0%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
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Age (by 5-year bands)
Age by 5-Year Age Bands breaks down the population into age groups, each spanning five years. It typically ranges from 0–4 years, 5–9 years, and so on, up to 85 years and older. This granularity allows for a detailed view of the age distribution within a population. It provides insights into demographic trends and the proportion of different age groups within a given area.
Age Breakdown
Children aged 15 and under form 11.1% of the population in the TQ12 9GQ area, compared to 17.3% across the rest of England. On the senior side of the spectrum, 26.5% are 65 or older, encompassing the retirement-age group.
This difference in percentage of retirees could be due to proximity to retirement communities, healthcare facilities, proximity to family and social connections nearby.
26.5%
Percentage of the population aged 65 and older
Category | TQ12 9GQ* | South West | England & Wales |
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Total | 336 | 5,701,184 | 56,490,048 |
< 4 yrs | 13 (3.9%) | 274,446 (4.8%) | 3,076,950 (5.4%) |
5 to 9 yrs | 12 (3.6%) | 311,072 (5.5%) | 3,348,700 (5.9%) |
10 to 14 yrs | 12 (3.6%) | 319,626 (5.6%) | 3,413,327 (6.0%) |
15 to 19 yrs | 21 (6.3%) | 313,641 (5.5%) | 3,218,893 (5.7%) |
20 to 24 yrs | 18 (5.4%) | 332,200 (5.8%) | 3,414,452 (6.0%) |
25 to 29 yrs | 22 (6.5%) | 332,171 (5.8%) | 3,715,280 (6.6%) |
30 to 34 yrs | 31 (9.2%) | 355,940 (6.2%) | 3,952,585 (7.0%) |
35 to 39 yrs | 21 (6.3%) | 344,040 (6.0%) | 3,795,388 (6.7%) |
40 to 44 yrs | 17 (5.1%) | 329,473 (5.8%) | 3,580,406 (6.3%) |
45 to 49 yrs | 19 (5.7%) | 349,267 (6.1%) | 3,602,644 (6.4%) |
50 to 54 yrs | 29 (8.6%) | 397,216 (7.0%) | 3,907,753 (6.9%) |
55 to 59 yrs | 27 (8.0%) | 406,858 (7.1%) | 3,806,369 (6.7%) |
60 to 64 yrs | 29 (8.6%) | 361,602 (6.3%) | 3,255,998 (5.8%) |
65 to 69 yrs | 12 (3.6%) | 323,775 (5.7%) | 2,767,496 (4.9%) |
70 to 74 yrs | 22 (6.5%) | 342,899 (6.0%) | 2,796,647 (5.0%) |
75 to 79 yrs | 14 (4.2%) | 256,315 (4.5%) | 2,038,774 (3.6%) |
80 to 84 yrs | 12 (3.6%) | 174,316 (3.1%) | 1,426,085 (2.5%) |
85 yrs + | 5 (1.5%) | 176,327 (3.1%) | 1,372,301 (2.4%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
Household Composition
Household Composition categorises households by their structure. It includes single-person households, family households, multi-family households, and other household arrangements. Family households can consist of couples, couples with children, or single-parent families. Multi-family households refer to those with multiple families living together, while 'other' can encompass shared living arrangements, such as roommates or extended families.
Solo Household Statistics
Census data from 2021 shows that 13.1% of the households in the postcode TQ12 9GQ are single-person homes. This figure is roughly the same as than the average across England & Wales, marking a difference of 2.3% compared to the nationwide statistic, where 12.8% of households are occupied by one person.
13.1%
2.3%Percentage of TQ12 9GQ households that contain a single person.
Category | TQ12 9GQ* | South West | England & Wales |
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Total | 160 | 2,448,881 | 23,436,086 |
1 person | 57 (35.6%) | 741,323 (30.3%) | 7,052,229 (30.1%) |
1 person: Aged 66+ | 21 (13.1%) | 356,329 (14.6%) | 3,001,789 (12.8%) |
1 person: Other | 36 (22.5%) | 384,994 (15.7%) | 4,050,440 (17.3%) |
Single family | 96 (60.0%) | 1,556,311 (63.6%) | 14,762,923 (63.0%) |
Single family: All 66+ | 14 (8.8%) | 284,123 (11.6%) | 2,145,278 (9.2%) |
Single family: Married couple | 34 (21.3%) | 747,034 (30.5%) | 7,129,794 (30.4%) |
Single family married: No children | 13 (8.1%) | 288,960 (11.8%) | 2,440,210 (10.4%) |
Single family married: Dependent children | 14 (8.8%) | 328,880 (13.4%) | 3,375,402 (14.4%) |
Single family married: Non-dependent children | 7 (4.4%) | 129,194 (5.3%) | 1,314,182 (5.6%) |
Single family cohabiting | 28 (17.5%) | 288,505 (11.8%) | 2,708,979 (11.6%) |
Single family cohabiting: No children | 21 (13.1%) | 163,957 (6.7%) | 1,486,961 (6.3%) |
Single family cohabiting: dependent children | 5 (3.1%) | 108,519 (4.4%) | 1,053,001 (4.5%) |
Single family cohabiting: children non-dependent | 2 (1.3%) | 16,029 (0.7%) | 169,017 (0.7%) |
Single family lone parent | 20 (12.5%) | 223,832 (9.1%) | 2,594,901 (11.1%) |
Single family lone parent: dependent children | 13 (8.1%) | 138,453 (5.7%) | 1,617,076 (6.9%) |
Single family lone parent: children non-dependent | 7 (4.4%) | 85,379 (3.5%) | 977,825 (4.2%) |
Single family other | 0 (0.0%) | 12,817 (0.5%) | 183,971 (0.8%) |
Single family other household: Other | 0 (0.0%) | 12,817 (0.5%) | 183,971 (0.8%) |
Other types | 7 (4.4%) | 151,247 (6.2%) | 1,620,934 (6.9%) |
Other with dependent children | 1 (0.6%) | 46,913 (1.9%) | 630,340 (2.7%) |
Other inc students and all aged 66+ | 6 (3.8%) | 104,334 (4.3%) | 990,594 (4.2%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
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1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00102412), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (TQ12 9GQ) and 2021 Census data. Output areas may include more households and population than postcodes.
Data source: Census 2021 / Office for National Statistics
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