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People & Demographics
Orchard Cl, Cornworthy, Totnes, Devon TQ9 7EX
TQ9 7EXSouth Hams
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 TQ9 7EX.
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
Based on Census 2021 data, this neighbourhood around TQ9 7EX has a population density of 31 people per square kilometre. This metric is a useful way to gauge how populated or open the neighbourhood is in comparison to others.
TQ9 7EX has a population density that's lower than the regional average of 239.2 people per km2, based on Census 2021 data. This lower density often can indicate a quieter and less crowded environment, with more space per household and a more relaxed pace of life. While there may still be access to essential amenities and community resources, the reduced density could mean fewer nearby services and longer journeys for some activities such as communiting.
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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 TQ9 7EX are married?
Data from the 2021 Census shows that 59.3% of residents in the postcode TQ9 7EX are married or in a civil partnership. This figure is higher than compared to the rate across England & Wales, with a difference of 32.7% from the national average of 44.7%.
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59.3%
32.7%Percentage of people in TQ9 7EX who are married.
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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
In the TQ9 7EX area, 8.9% of the population is made up of children aged 15 and under, compared to 17.3% across England. At the other end of the age spectrum, 46% are aged 65 or older, which includes retirement age.
This difference in percentage of retirees could be due to proximity to retirement communities, healthcare facilities, proximity to family and social connections nearby.
46%
Percentage of the population aged 65 and older
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
Based on Census 2021 data, 13.1% of households in the TQ9 7EX postcode are made up of a single occupant. This is roughly the same as when compared to the overall data for England & Wales, with a difference of 2.3% relative to the national figure, where 12.8% of households are composed of a single person.
13.1%
2.3%Percentage of TQ9 7EX households that contain a single person.
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1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00102260), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (TQ9 7EX) 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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